Demand for electricity is increasing. Electrification across industry and transport, alongside the rapid growth of data-intensive activities such as AI, cloud computing and large-scale data centres, is placing new pressures on power systems and highlighting the need for energy systems that remain reliable as the mix changes.
The transition to net zero is not a single pathway. While renewable energy continues to expand rapidly, energy systems around the world must still balance affordability, resilience and security of supply. In many regions, natural gas remains a key part of that balance, particularly where it supports low cost energy, flexible generation and grid stability as energy mixes evolve.
Navigating the energy transition requires deep application expertise, not just products. We work closely with customers to understand their
systemic challenges and deliver solutions that support safer, cleaner, and more reliable operations in real‑world conditions
Improving performance during transition
The challenge is about performance. Gas-based systems are being asked to operate more efficiently, respond more dynamically and meet higher expectations for safety, emissions and reliability. Improving how these systems are designed, controlled and managed is a practical way to reduce emissions intensity while maintaining dependable power supply. This is where IMI’s expertise is applied in practice.
Supporting reliable power generation
IMI recently secured a major contract to support a large-scale natural gas-powered combined cycle power plant in the USA. Developed on the site of a former coal-fired power station, the project is designed to support growing electricity demand, including that driven by data-intensive industries.
Once complete, it will be one of the nation’s largest natural gas-powered plants and will support a campus designed to meet, amongst other things, the growing AI and high-performance computing needs of innovative technology companies.
IMI will supply severe service valve packages for critical applications such as turbine bypass, where safe, predictable operation is essential. These solutions support stable performance under demanding conditions, helping operators manage complex processes reliably as system requirements evolve.
The project reflects a broader market trend: continued investment in energy infrastructure that meets higher expectations for control, performance and operational discipline during the transition period.
How we win: expertise at system level
Energy systems are evolving quickly, with greater complexity, tighter performance expectations and more frequent change over time. In this environment, success depends not only on individual technologies, but on how whole systems are designed, controlled and operated together.
IMI’s strength lies in our ability to understand how complex energy systems behave in real operating conditions. We work closely with customers to anticipate how requirements may shift, whether due to changing demand patterns, regulatory expectations or system integration challenges.
This system-level insight enables IMI to support customers as their needs evolve. By applying specialist expertise across IMI, we help customers adapt existing systems, design new ones with greater flexibility and maintain reliable performance as energy systems continue to change.
