April 3rd 2025
The Homer City Energy Campus will utilize natural gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale, delivering up to 4.5 GW to address local data center-driven energy demand.
The GTF Advantage engine increases payload capacity, extends flight range, and lowers CO2 emissions with improved take-off thrust and fuel efficiency.
Andres Galnares, CEO of H2SITE, says the palladium-alloy membrane simplifies hydrogen transportation through onsite generation with carrier molecules.
April 2nd 2025
Rolls-Royce will install the NautIQ Foresight system on a pilot vessel, collecting performance data to improve automation for future testing.
At WTUI, Jack Odlum of HRST explains two ways to optimize HRSG efficiency: operational efficiency and thermal efficiency.
Flow Modeling Provides Data-Filled Window into Gas Turbine, Plant Performance
Matt Gentry of Airflow Sciences says faster processing speeds and improved computing allow flow models to present turbine data more quickly and accurately.
ETN Global Addresses CCUS, Hydrogen Deployment as Capacity Gap Grows
Natural gas-powered thermal generation, carbon capture, and hydrogen must complement renewable energies as grid stability and capacity becomes paramount.
GE Vernova Unveils Water-Free, Mobile Aeroderivative Gas Turbine
The TM2500 turbine will provide emergency power for utilities, municipalities, data centers, and other industries with its rapid start-up cycle.
WTUI 2025 Spotlights Uptick in Gas Turbine Orders
2024 was a banner year for gas turbines, as orders were up 32%, with GE Vernova leading the pack, according to Mark Axford and Tony Brough.
Modifying Maintenance: Data-Backed Strategies and Technologies to Reduce Equipment Downtime
Industry leaders are adapting maintenance strategies to incorporate data-driven insights and provide rapid, efficient solutions that keep critical equipment running.
MTU Maintenance Expands Gas Turbine MRO Facility in Germany
The new industrial gas turbine field-service shop will house an engine dock and apprentice workshop to train and qualify mechanics.
IHI Validates Aviation Vacuum Pump for Aerodynamic Control Systems
The gas-bearing equipped system maintains stable performance during changes in atmospheric pressure, specifically in low-density air flights.
WTUI 2025 Keeps Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Users Ahead of Challenges
WTUI bridges the aeroderivative operations and maintenance gap by bringing users together to support each other.
GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Turbines Expand Capacity at Missouri Generating Station
Springfield City Utilities will require increased power generation capacity by 2026 due to higher electricity demand, aging power assets, and extreme weather events.
LNGameChanger Consortium is Decarbonizing Maritime Sector with New LNG Power Train
The maritime LNG-fired power train combines solid-oxide fuel cells with onboard CO2 liquefaction and storage, decarbonizing maritime transport vessels.
Kawasaki Constructing Demo Facility for New Hydrogen Compressor: KM Comp-H2
The centrifugal hydrogen compressor uses a newly developed impeller to handle high flow rates, boost hydrogen pressure, and improve liquefaction efficiency.
GE Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik Inaugurate Engine Maintenance Facility: XEOS
XEOS is currently supporting LEAP-1B and 1A shop visits, module work, and engine testing, and it plans to expand overhaul capacity and repair capability in the coming months.
TVA‘s Grid Transformation Pairs Solar and Natural Gas to Phase Out Coal
Tennessee Valley Authority is making over its plants with GE Vernova’s LM gas turbines and SSS Clutch’s synchro-self-shifting clutches to balance the grid and support renewables.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to Deliver Methanol-Powered Vessels for Japan’s Shipping Industry
Increased vehicle loading and transport capacities allow greater leeway in the ship allocation schedule, securing more holiday and rest time for the crew.
Texas A&M’s Turbo Lab: Student-First Research with Industry-Wide Goals
The Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M researches compressors, turbines, and pumps, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
GE Vernova, Saudi Electricity Lead First Gas Turbine Outage at Riyadh Plant
The project demonstrated the culmination of Saudi Arabia's engineering talent development, including training, certifications, practical experience, and more.
Hitachi Global Air Power Broadens Sales, Services Regions for Major Sullair Distributors
Four key distributors will expand their parts, compressors, and additional products and services across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and more.
RMS on BJ Superior Acquisition: Synergies in Manufacturing
John Bartos of Rotating Machinery Services says South Houston’s BJ Superior contributes its in-house inspection, manufacturing, and refurbishment capabilities.
Baker Hughes, Petrobras Sign Full-Scale Completions Contract for Brazilian Offshore Fields
Petrobras will use the SureCONTROL Premium interval control valve to enhance operational reliability in its high-flowrate offshore fields.
Eaton Launches Multiple Hydraulic Filter Lines: DUA, LWF, DNR
The duplex and in-line pressure filters suit industries requiring minimized downtime, uninterrupted operation, and tight operational schedules.
Rolls-Royce Equips German Customs Fleet with mtu Gas Engines
The first commissioned vessel is powered by four mtu Series 4000 gas engines and two controllable pitch propellers, reaching a max speed of 23 knots.
CERAWeek 2025 by S&P Global—‘Build Baby Build’
“Build Baby Build” has brought about the remake of the energy transition to the energy addition.
DOE Loans $56.7M Toward Restarting Holtec’s Palisades Nuclear Plant
The project is subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission approvals and is the first American reactor to restart after ceasing operations.
Baker Hughes, Petrobras to Develop New Flexible Pipes for Stress Corrosion Cracking
CO2-induced corrosion is common in Brazil’s pre-salt fields, where Petrobras reinjects CO2 from its production operations into wells to decrease flaring and boost oil recovery.
Turbomachinery International: March/April 2025
The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.
H2SITE, SNAM Co-Develop Membrane Separator for Hydrogen-Natural Gas Mixtures
The membrane efficiently separated hydrogen from the natural gas stream, enabling the production of high-purity hydrogen and cleaner streams.
Cheniere Completes Train 1 at Corpus Christi Project
Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3 consists of seven midscale trains, with an expected total production capacity of over 10 MTPA of LNG.
Myth: Compressor Transient Surge Analysis is Really Accurate
Most transient surge analysis software relies on significant assumptions about one- versus three-dimensional effects and presumes steady-state compressor maps.
Chart Industries to Deliver Nitrogen, Helium Technology for Dry Piney Project
Recently, Chart Industries completed the front-end engineering and design for the nitrogen rejection unit and helium plant.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Develops Basic Design for Large-Scale Ammonia Carrier
This ship design satisfies Japan’s port entry restrictions at major power plants and ensures compatibility between ammonia loading/unloading terminals and cargo handling connections.