Simplifying, re-configuring, and eliminating certain components can increase a turbomachine’s reliability, efficiency, and safety and, in some cases, reduce costs.
Chevron’s Whale Platform Begins Oil Production in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico
The Whale’s estimated peak production is 100,000 gross boe/d, with up to 15 wells under development and equipped with energy-efficient gas turbines and compression systems.
STARLUX Airlines Awards Rolls-Royce Engines Order for Freighter Fleet
Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB-97 aero engine powers short- and long-haul flights across passenger and freighter operations.
Lion Equity Partners Acquires Gas Engine, Compressor Parts Distributor: Global Compression Services
Global Compression Services issues OEM and aftermarket components and manufactures specialized parts tailored to the natural gas sector.
Accelerating Growth: One Equity Partners Supports EthosEnergy Across Markets
Ana Amicarella, CEO of EthosEnergy, said One Equity Partners’ expertise in mergers and acquisitions will help expand service offerings and improve operational efficiencies.
GE Vernova’s H-Class Turbines Kickstart Operation at Guangming Power Plant
Harbin Electric and GE Vernova delivered steam turbines, generators, and three 9HA.01 gas turbines, producing 2 GW of power to satisfy China’s decarbonization goals.
Rolls-Royce Delivers Gas Generators to Power Rice Straw Production Plant
The plant has no access to the public grid, so each Rolls-Royce mtu genset supplies 2,500 kW of electric power to manufacture medium-density fiberboard.
Copeland, AAON, DOE to Accelerate Cold-Temperature Heat Pump Technologies
Residential and commercial heat pump programs aim to develop pumps that perform at sub-zero temperatures and as emissions-effective rooftop units.
Doosan Skoda Installs Combined-Cycle Equipment at Rayong Project
The new power plant replaces the current facility and reduces natural gas consumption by 15%.
FS-Elliott Unveils New FSE-TurboCool Lubricants to Improve Centrifugal Compressor Efficiency
The new lubricants and additives include FSE-TurboCool 32 and 46; FSE-TurboCool PG; FSE-TurboCool FG; and FSE-TurboCool CC to minimize downtime and extend lifespan.
Williams Expands Transco Pipeline with Southside Reliability Enhancement
The project adds 423,400 Dth/d of fully contracted pipeline capacity, two new all-electric compressor stations, and upgraded metering stations to accommodate demand.
Baker Hughes Supplies Compressors, Gas Turbines for Woodside Louisiana LNG Liquefaction
Eight main refrigeration compressors driven by LM6000PF+ gas turbines and eight expander compressors will assist Woodside Energy in executing Phase 1 of Louisiana LNG.
A Case Study: How to Upgrade, Improve, and Redesign Turbomachines
EUROJET Fulfills EJ200 Engine Order for Spain’s Eurofighter Typhoons
The engines, to be assembled at the ITP Aero Facility and modularized by Rolls-Royce, are scheduled for delivery to the Spanish Air Force in 2029.
GE Vernova Invests $20M in HA Turbine Repair at Singapore Service Center
With over $80 million currently invested in the Global Repair Service Center, GE Vernova plans to meet regional population growth and power demand by keeping its fleets operational.
Root-Cause Analysis: A Diagnostic Tool for Turbomachinery Failures
Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz explain root-cause analysis and how it assists operators in diagnosing turbomachinery failures.