The Institution was established in 1913 as the Diesel Engine Users Association. Its objectives are to serve its membership by advancing the design, development, manufacture, application, operation and maintenance of reciprocating internal combustion engines, gas turbines and their related fields. In 1983 it broadened its focus becoming the Institution of Diesel & Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE).
IDGTE has relaunched as the Institution of Power Engineers (IPowerE) reflecting its commitment to the latest technologies and its vision for the future in the evolving power and prime-mover landscapes.
IPowerE's mission is to serve its members and the industry by encouraging the sharing of knowledge and advancing the design, development, manufacture, application, operation and maintenance of reciprocating internal combustion engines, gas turbines and their related fields. IPowerE strives to be the place where all involved in the power and engine industries can develop their knowledge in the field of diesel engines, gas engines, gas turbines and related technologies.
The Institution is responsible for the presentation of technical papers, conferences, open forum discussions and technical visits. It promotes understanding and product development which has been invaluable in progressing through a number of learning curves – most of which relate to a use of a variety of fossil and non fossil fuel types, whilst constantly improving fuel consumption and reducing exhaust emissions.