April 3rd 2025
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.
Matt Gentry of Airflow Sciences says faster processing speeds and improved computing allow flow models to present turbine data more quickly and accurately.
Mitsubishi Power Creates Standalone BESS Company: Prevalon Energy
Prevalon Energy is a new standalone business established to grow and innovate the market for battery energy storage solutions with Mitsubishi Power’s technology.
Ansaldo Energia Signs Supply Contract for Almaty CHPP-3 Power Plant
The “Reconstruction of Almaty CHPP-3” power plant project will be supplied with two AE94.2 gas turbines, two generators, and auxiliary services.
GE Vernova Launches Data Management Software, GridOS Data Fabric
The GridOS Data Fabric software accesses decentralized data to help operators manage the transmission and distribution of electricity.
Equinor Receives Planning Permission for H2H Saltend Hydrogen Plant
The U.K.’s East Riding of Yorkshire Council granted Equinor planning permission for H2H Saltend—a 600 MW low-carbon hydrogen production plant with carbon capture.
M2X Energy, Element 1 to Use Low-Carbon Methanol as Hydrogen Feedstock
The companies will conduct a joint research and development program to use low-carbon methanol as a feedstock for distributed hydrogen production.
Dual-Fuel Plant, Powered by GE Vernova Gas Turbine, Opens in Australia
The Tallawarra B Power Station in New South Wales, Australia is dual-fuel capable with natural gas and hydrogen and is powered by GE Vernova’s 9F.05 gas turbine.
Turbomachinery International: January/February 2024
The January/February 2024 issue features an exploration of digital twins, hydrocarbon challenges for compressors, insights on Ansaldo steam turbines, and more.
MAN Energy Solutions to Deliver GenSets for Cruise Ship
ASENAV ordered four MAN 6L21/31 Mk2 part-load optimized gensets for Antarctica21’s 94-meter passenger cruise-ship newbuilding.
TurboTime Podcast: Biomass Power Plants with IHI Power Services
This episode of the TurboTime Podcast takes a deep dive into the biomass industry with Chris Quijano, the Director of Operations at IHI Power Services.
GE Vernova to Become Standalone Company, GE Files Form 10
GE filed a Form 10 registration statement for GE Vernova, which is expected to spin off in early April.
Ansaldo Nucleare, SACE Sign MoU to Support Nuclear Production in Romania
The memorandum of understanding between Ansaldo Nucleare and SACE will establish up to €2 billion in financing to support the execution of nuclear development within the country.
Hitachi Energy, TransnetBW to Expand Renewable Energy, Stability for German Grid
Hitachi Energy will supply its grid stabilization technology, SVC Light Enhanced, to enable TransnetBW to improve power quality in the transmission grid.
Eden Awarded $1.4M in ARPA-E Funds to Develop Geologic Hydrogen Technology
The U.S. DOE awarded Eden $1.4 million in federal funding to develop technologies to stimulate the generation of geologic hydrogen from iron-rich formations.
GE Vernova Receives Approval to Produce High Enrichment Nuclear Fuel
Global Nuclear Fuel, a GE Vernova business, has received approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to manufacture nuclear fuel enriched with uranium-235.
Mitsubishi Power to Deliver Core Equipment for Uzbekistan’s Navoi 3 Plant
The Navoi 3 power generation facility will produce 600 MW of electric power and 200 Gcal/h of heat with an M701 JAC gas turbine combined-cycle system.
MidOcean Energy to Purchase 20% Stake in Peru LNG from SK Earthon
The 20% stake in the Peru LNG export plant includes natural gas liquefaction assets, a 408 km pipeline, two storage tanks, a marine terminal, and a truck-loading facility.
Ansaldo Nucleare Assumes Role in European SMR Alliance
Ansaldo Nucleare will contribute to the development of SMRs within Europe through establishing new units, decommissioning old ones, extending plant life, and developing new fusion technologies.
Westinghouse, Community Nuclear Power to Deploy Fleet of AP300 SMRs
Per the agreement, these partners will collaborate to deploy Westinghouse’s AP300 small modular reactor fleet in the U.K.’s North Teesside region.
As bp Expands its Hydrogen Pipeline, It Now Focuses on Blue Hydrogen Projects
bp’s low-carbon hydrogen pipeline has been increased from 1.8 MTPA to 2.9 MTPA, and the company looks to focus on upcoming blue hydrogen projects in 2024.
Galp, Powin to Build Large-Scale BESS for Portuguese Solar Plant
The partners will construct a 5 MW/20 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system at Galp’s solar power plant near Alcoutim, Portugal.
Kraft Heinz, Carlton Power to Develop Renewable Green Hydrogen Project in UK
The partners have agreed to study the development of a renewable green hydrogen plant at Kraft Heinz’s Kitt Green manufacturing site in Wigan, United Kingdom.
MAN Energy Solutions Supplies Propulsion, Propellers for German Tankers
German Tanker Shipping will receive four MAN 10L32/44CR main engines and Alpha CP propellers for a Swedish AB-designed power tanker quartet.
Longi, Mingyang, Shuangliang to Provide Electrolyzers for Projects in Middle East, China
These Chinese electrolyzer manufacturers have secured orders for a total of 65 MW for projects in Oman, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.
TurboTime Podcast: Part II: Gearboxes + Dual Drives
In Part II of our TurboTime podcast on compressor drivers, the Myth Busters discuss gearboxes and dual-drive compressors.
Hazer Launches Commercial Demonstration Plant for Turquoise Hydrogen
The demonstration plant will produce 100 tons of “turquoise” hydrogen and 380 tons of synthetic graphite, a form of carbon, from natural gas on an annual basis.
TurboTime Podcast: Part I: Myth Busters Talk Compressor Drivers
In this episode of the TurboTime podcast, the Myth Busters break down the types of compressor drivers—their advantages and disadvantages, optimal applications, and more.
Cadence Releases Digital Twin-Based Millennium Platform for System Design, Analysis
The Millennium Enterprise Multiphysics Platform is a hardware/software digital twin solution that offers enhanced system design and analysis capabilities.
DOE Approves Safety Design for Oklo’s Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility
The United States DOE has reviewed and approved the safety design strategy for the Aurora fuel fabrication facility at the Idaho National Laboratory.
Rolls-Royce Upgrades Power Output for mtu Series 1600
Rolls-Royce has increased the mtu Series 1600 engine performance up to 49% compared to the previous model, and it maintains high power density and lower carbon output in its class.
Carbon Capture and Hydrogen are Hot Topics at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting
Speakers at Baker Hughes Annual Meeting said natural gas and LNG have significantly lower emissions than their hydrocarbon counterparts, but are they the right energy source for the future?