Hydrogen

Following the upgrade, Alpiq’s San Severo power plant may operate with up to 25% hydrogen, improved operational flexibility, and lower CO2 emissions per year.

The large-scale hydrogen co-firing engine features hydrogen leak detectors and nitrogen purge systems, with the ability to adjust the co-firing ratio during operation.

The Ansan Smart Hub will be converted into a high-efficiency, eco-friendly power plant capable of accommodating a future fuel conversion from natural gas to hydrogen.

Mechanically sealed pumps are subject to cavitation damage, thermal shock, and more when operating with ammonia, so operators deploy sealless designs to counter corrosive effects.

The new gas turbines, steam turbines, and auxiliary equipment will increase power generation capacity to meet rising industrial and residential electricity demand.

Following Mitsubishi’s large-frame turbine deliveries, the O Mon 4 power plant will raise Petrovietnam’s total installed capacity to over 9,300 MW.

The life-extension project will add up to 30 MW of additional power, with 1.8% efficiency gains, a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions, and improved grid stability.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries seeks to identify the various origins of hydrogen production, in addition to tracking carbon intensity across the co-fired, nuclear, and green typologies.

The project secured multiple customers across Norway and continental Europe, including Hafslund Celsio, Heidelberg Materials, Yara, Ørsted, and Stockholm Exergi.

Over 730,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen will power NASA’s Artemis missions, returning humans to the Moon and establishing a long-term presence off Earth.

The tests, which will track CO2 emissions across various hydrogen processes, utilize nuclear-derived low-carbon hydrogen and green hydrogen produced in Japan.

The GW Ranch combines natural gas-powered turbines and advanced battery storage technologies, delivering 5 GW to data centers without local grid connections.

The Bad Creek Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Station generates 1,680 MW for approximately 860,000 consumers in South Carolina, but its license expires in July 2027.

Bonatti is executing engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and startup for port facilities, underground pipelines, and fiber optics.

Growing demand for carbon capture and storage technology is transforming the industry, driving demand for advanced turbomachinery and reshaping the market landscape for decarbonization efforts.

The July/August 2025 issue highlights our industry survey and key factors shaping the turbomachinery sector, including supply-chain challenges, labor shortages, and the rise of mobile and advanced technologies to meet power demand.

Turbomachinery faces challenges like labor shortages and supply chain issues, but innovative solutions help the industry meet growing energy demand.

Saipem and Subsea7 are merging to form Saipem7, a new global offshore energy services leader, combining fleets, expertise, and operations across oil, gas, and renewables.

Jeffrey Goldmeer of GE Vernova says ammonia is an efficient option to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the entire lifecycle.

The first block at the Taiwan power plant provides 1.3 GW of cleaner energy, aiming to replace coal units and reduce emissions while stabilizing the country’s electricity grid.

Jeff Moore of SwRI highlights the successful testing of a 10 MWe sCO2 turbine in simple-cycle configuration, initially achieving over 8 MW of gross shaft power and 4 MWe net electric output when synchronized to the grid.

AI is revolutionizing design, manufacturing, and operations while simultaneously advancing decarbonization efforts and addressing workforce development challenges.

JERA and KHI sign an MoU to develop a CCUS value chain, testing innovative carbon capture technology at Yokosuka Thermal Power Station, aiming for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

Ansaldo Energia supplied four advanced AE94.3A gas turbines and four generators for the Mingachevir-based plant facility.

CEO Ruben Alvarez says John Crane supports the transformation happening in the turbomachinery sector with diagnostic platforms and advanced filtration.

IHI and GE Vernova are co-developing a new gas turbine combustor to burn up to 100% ammonia in GE Vernova’s F-Class gas turbines.

Panelists at Turbo Expo 2025 highlight how gas turbine manufacturers are not just adapting to change but are actively driving innovation in decarbonization, efficiency, and grid support.

Antonio Perejon of ETN Global says micro-gas turbines are improving due to advances in heat recovery, fuel flexibility, and digital controls, but market adoption still faces challenges.

Tim Allison of SwRI shares outcomes from the STEP Demo pilot plant, sCO2 commercialization, and the most promising energy storage solutions.

ASME's Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition is expecting over 2,500 attendees.