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Gas Generator Sets
CAMDA J420GS Gas Generator Set
CAMDA J420GS Gas Generator Set is retained as one product page with 2 brochure-published fuel and rating configurations. Use the configuration table to compare published data, then confirm fuel quality, site conditions and balance-of-plant scope with CAMDA.
Biogas, Natural Gas Fuel
INNIO Jenbacher Engine / platform brand
J420GS Engine / platform
1,500 / 1,800 rpm Rated speed
High Reliability High Efficiency & Lower Emissions Safety Protection
Engineered for Reliable Gas Power
CAMDA J420GS Gas Generator Set is retained as one product page with 2 brochure-published fuel and rating configurations. Use the configuration table to compare published data, then confirm fuel quality, site conditions and balance-of-plant scope with CAMDA.
Published product information is reviewed together with load, site, fuel and interface requirements before final configuration.
Related solutions
Applicable industries
Gas Application Industrial Manufacturing
On-site generation for continuous process loads, efficiency objectives and plant energy resilience.
Gas Application Oil & Gas Operations
Project power for upstream, midstream and associated-gas applications under demanding site conditions.
Gas Application Biogas & Waste-to-Energy
Recovered-gas generation for landfill, wastewater, food waste and agricultural feedstocks.
Gas Application Distributed Energy & CCHP
Local electricity and optional heat recovery for campuses, factories and utility-scale distributed energy.
Model configuration data
Available Configurations for CAMDA J420GS Gas Generator Set
One model page contains every published engine and power configuration. Select the configuration that matches the project duty, frequency and fuel requirements.
2 Published configurations
01 J420GS · Natural Gas · 50 Hz J420GS / 1501 kW / 50 Hz Primary
- Engine brand
- INNIO Jenbacher
- Engine model
- J420GS
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Prime power
- 1501 kW
| Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|
| Electrical power | 1501 |
| Thermal power | 1563 |
| Electrical efficiency | 43 % |
| Thermal efficiency | 45 % |
| Overall efficiency | 88 % |
| NOx emission | 500 mg/Nm³ |
| Generator set series | Type 4 Series |
| Cylinder configuration | V70° |
| Cylinder count | 20 |
| Bore | 145 mm |
| Stroke | 185 mm |
| Displacement per cylinder | 3 L |
| Total displacement | 61 L |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Net weight | 14400 kg |
| Length | 7100 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
| Height | 2200 mm |
Source 2026英文画册.pdf, page 22, Jenbacher Natural Gas generator set technical data sheet, row 7
02 J420GS · Biogas · 50 Hz J420GS / 1501 kW / 50 Hz
- Engine brand
- INNIO Jenbacher
- Engine model
- J420GS
- Fuel
- Biogas
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
- Prime power
- 1501 kW
| Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|
| Electrical power | 1501 |
| Thermal power | 1515 |
| Electrical efficiency | 42 % |
| Thermal efficiency | 43 % |
| Overall efficiency | 85 % |
| NOx emission | 500 mg/Nm³ |
| Generator set series | Type 4 Series |
| Cylinder configuration | V70° |
| Cylinder count | 20 |
| Bore | 145 mm |
| Stroke | 185 mm |
| Displacement per cylinder | 3 L |
| Total displacement | 61 L |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Net weight | 14400 kg |
| Length | 7100 mm |
| Width | 1900 mm |
| Height | 2200 mm |
Source 2026英文画册.pdf, page 22, Jenbacher Biogas generator set technical data sheet, row 18
Technical Specifications
Structured published data for CAMDA J420GS Gas Generator Set. Final performance depends on the confirmed project configuration.
Generator Set
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Biogas, Natural Gas | Rated speed | 1,500 / 1,800 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled, project-matched heat rejection | Starting method | 24 V DC electric start |
| Controller | CAMDA integrated genset controller | Communications | CAN · RS485 · Ethernet · Modbus |
| Applicable standard | ISO 3046 / project requirements | Ambient / altitude review | Temperature and altitude derating reviewed per project |
| Engine / platform | J420GS | Insulation class | Class H |
| Voltage regulation | Digital AVR, project configured | Engine / platform brand | INNIO Jenbacher |
Electrical performance
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Biogas, Natural Gas |
Application and configuration
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine / platform brand | INNIO Jenbacher |
Gas Engine
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine / platform | J420GS | Rated speed | 1,500 / 1,800 rpm |
Alternator
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation class | Class H | Voltage regulation | Digital AVR, project configured |
Control System
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controller | CAMDA integrated genset controller | Communications | CAN · RS485 · Ethernet · Modbus |
Operating Conditions
| Parameter | Published value | Parameter | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling system | Water-cooled, project-matched heat rejection | Starting method | 24 V DC electric start |
| Ambient / altitude review | Temperature and altitude derating reviewed per project | Applicable standard | ISO 3046 / project requirements |
Performance Features
Published engineering strengths for this product family and delivery scope.
High Efficiency & Lower Emissions
Lean combustion, high-energy ignition and optimized air-fuel control support efficient and cleaner gas utilization.
Safety Protection
Independent controls, cylinder monitoring, protection logic and explosion-protection measures support safe operation.
Low Maintenance Cost
Long service intervals, service-friendly parts and mature platforms reduce maintenance effort and lifecycle cost.
Stable Electrical Output
Matched alternator, excitation and AVR performance support parallel operation and dynamic load response.
Remote Monitoring & Control
Load sharing, protection, communications and remote visibility are configured with the plant operating mode.
Available Configurations & Options
Available options remain subject to project and product-series confirmation.
Technical Downloads
Current published documents are delivered through their approved access rules.
Planning a Gas Power Generation Project
A practical sequence for defining fuel, electrical duty, site, balance-of-plant, heat use and lifecycle responsibilities before a gas-power proposal.
Gas Quality and Generator Project Review
The gas composition, pressure, contaminants and variability data needed to select a generator and define preprocessing safely.
CAMDA Gas Generator Brochure 2025
PDF · 2025.1
Related Projects
Project records shown here come from the current CMS publication set.
Chengdu Chang’an Landfill Gas Power Project
A 30 MW landfill-gas project equipped with twenty Jenbacher J420 generator sets.
Chongqing Luoqi Biogas Power Project
An 18 MW kitchen-waste biogas project equipped with twelve Jenbacher J420 generator sets.
Shandong Jiahua 10 MW Biogas Project
A 10 MW industrial wastewater biogas project using seven Jenbacher J320 and two J420 generator sets.
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