How accurate are advanced computational tools like CFD and FEA? Find out in part II of designing turbomachines with the Myth Busters.
MTU Maintenance Increases MRO Shop to Keep up With Energy, Shop Visit Demands
Henrik Harksen of MTU Maintenance talks about its new MRO shop that will support a 30% increase in shop visit volumes.
NextDecade, TotalEnergies Execute LNG Offtake Agreement from Rio Grande Facility
Once Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility obtains a positive final investment decision, TotalEnergies will receive 1.5 MTPA of LNG over a 20-year term.
Capstone Delivers Microturbines, bp Loads LNG Cargo, Chevron Kickstarts Ballymore, TMC Equips LNG Carriers
The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 21, 2025, covers news from Capstone Green Energy, bp, Chevron U.S.A., and TMC Compressors.
Gas Turbine Market Report: 2024 Posts Highest Units, MWs in 22 Years
Order activity spiked in 2024, as the gas turbine market was driven by data center development and natural gas and LNG.
Nikon Enhances Aerospace Component Repair with Additive Manufacturing
Nikon’s research program at the University of Waterloo will combine direct energy deposition and titanium powders to repair damaged or worn aerospace components.
Terra Innovatum, GSR III Combine Businesses, Bring Micro-Modular Reactors to Market
The SOLO micro-modular reactor, currently being assessed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, delivers 1 Mwe of clean power and uses helium gas cooling to prevent meltdown.
Hanwha Ocean Selects TMC Compressors to Equip Newbuild LNG Carriers
The compressed air systems, which include controls, service air compressors, and ease-of-maintenance features, will be installed on 12 under-construction LNG carriers.
Rolls-Royce SMR Sends Final Tender to Compete in Great British Nuclear Trials
The company is seeking investments in its supply chain and is moving through evaluations conducted by the U.K. nuclear industry’s independent regulators.
Chevron Starts Oil, Natural Gas Production at Ballymore Project
The Ballymore subsea tieback contains three wells connecting to Chevron’s Blind Faith facility, expected to produce up to 75,000 barrels of oil per day.
Upgrading and Renovating Turbocompressor Dry Gas Seals
Renovating modern dry gas seals and their systems increases reliability.
MAN Energy Drives Naval, Commercial Marine Industry with 175D Engine
Dietmar Zutt of MAN Energy Solutions says the latest combustion and control technologies allow the 175D to achieve rapid maneuverability, acceleration, and long cruising ranges.
Capstone Green Energy’s Microturbines Power Wastewater Treatment Plant
In addition to a second C65 microturbine, the plant will use a Vergent remote monitoring controller to track the combined heat-and-power system.
bp Loads First LNG Cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Offshore Africa
Once loaded onto the floating LNG vessel, the cargo was cryogenically cooled, liquefied, and stored for transfer to nearby carriers.
EnBW Commissions Plant, Rotterdam Conducts Pilot, Calcasieu Pass Enters Operation, MAN Supplies Propulsion, GE Vernova Equips Plant
The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 14, 2025, covers news from EnBW, the Port of Rotterdam, Venture Global, MAN Energy Solutions, and GE Vernova.
Goi Thermal Plant Enters Operation with GE Vernova’s H-Class Turbines, HRSG Tech
The Goi Thermal Power Station, retired in 2018, came back online with equipment from Toshiba and GE Vernova, adding 2.3 GW of electricity to Japan’s grid.