Power Generation

The September/October 2025 issue covers steam turbine optimization, a pump-centric conversation with the Hydraulic Institute, hybrid grid technology for stabilization, and much more.

In addition to servicing critical oil and gas safety systems, EthosEnergy’s Approved Repair Facility designation will enable faster turnaround times and localized support.

The refurbishment covers engineering studies, manufacturing, on-site dismantling, installation, and long-term maintenance operations for Unit 1 at Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant.

The TCT40 turbocharger features a newly developed radial compressor and axial turbine, reinforcing a compact and lightweight design with superior charging efficiencies.

By using a fast-starting independent gas power plant, data center operators may come online faster with increased energy security and electricity to the grid.

In addition to providing heating and hot water supply for commercial facilities, the ETI-W can serve the electronics, automotive, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Large-scale gas turbines will be installed at two Xcel Energy facilities, retiring an older coal plant and powering a new peaker plant that will respond to high-demand periods.

Cape Station’s Phase II engineering and procurement scope includes Turboden’s turbines and control system, expected to generate 300 MWe of power following delivery in 2028.

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 key liquefaction equipment, including Frame-7 turbines and centrifugal compressors, allows Sempra Infrastructure to expand LNG export capabilities in the United States.

Jiangsu Lihuai Steel’s gas turbine combined-cycle plant will use the M100S gas turbine, which can co-fire various gases generated as byproducts from steel plant equipment.

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 company is using existing platform and subsea equipment designs to improve cost efficiencies for the hub’s construction, commissioning, and operations.

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 planned 11-GW AI campus will pair natural gas generation with nuclear power, leveraging Siemens Energy’s F-class gas turbines, steam turbines, and Westinghouse AP1000 reactors.

The plant will capture, purify, and liquefy up to 30,000 tons of CO2 per year, which is then transported via tanker for use in the food industry.

The dual-fuel engines will each supply 18.5 MW of power to build Mauritania’s electricity supply, while the 90-bore ME-LGIM engine successfully burned ethanol at all load points.

Korea Southern Power and Doosan Enerbility will use Korean-made products in its pumped-storage hydropower projects, strengthening local manufacturing and engineering industries.

The European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking aims to transform aviation toward decarbonization, sustainability, and new propulsion concepts.

The pre-commissioned skid contains three C65 microturbines fueled by pipeline-derived natural gas, accommodating additional load growth and same-day connection/startup.

Facing rising demand, decarbonization targets, and supply chain volatility, John Crane’s Nico Schmaeling urged turbomachinery professionals at the 2025 Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium to address the energy trilemma—security, affordability, and sustainability—through smarter design, efficiency upgrades, and cross-industry collaboration.

Once operational, the project will capture up to 800,000 tons of CO2 per year for permanent sequestration beneath the North Sea via the Northern Lights facility.

The company’s gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology supports an additional 6 MTPA of LNG capacity and lower emissions at the Texas-based facility.

With the new Flex selective catalytic reduction system, ship operators may reduce their physical footprint by up to 42% and cut NOx by 75% compared to IMO II limits.

Train 4 is supported by several 20-year LNG sale and purchase agreements, totaling 4.6 MTPA, with ADNOC, TotalEnergies, and Aramco.

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

The international consortium partners are progressing on the engine demonstrator, technologies for additive manufacturing, cooling systems, and high-pressure compressor design.

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.