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LG Electronics debuts oil-free turbo chiller to cut AI data center power

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20 September 2026

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technology

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AI Infrastructure

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South Korea

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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

LG Electronics has launched an air-cooled, oil-free inverter turbo chiller designed to reduce power consumption and total cost of ownership in AI data centers. The chiller uses magnetic bearing technology and refrigerant precooling to improve efficiency and flexibility, achieving up to 30% lower annual power consumption compared to conventional methods.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can cut AI data center cooling power by 30% without complicated oil management using LG's magnetic bearing chiller. This opens a clear cost saving and expansion path if your data center faces heat and energy limits.

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