Alissa Espinoza

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss what AI is and isn’t, its shortcomings and strengths, and how it’s changing the turbomachinery and power generation industries.

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.

This marks Venture Global’s fourth final investment decision in six years, and CP2 LNG is its largest standalone project financing.

NMES and EthosEnergy signed an agreement to deliver on-site rotor lifetime extension services for GE Frame 7 turbines, reducing cost and downtime.

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

Jeff Moore of SwRI and the STEP Demo team reports 4 MWe net power from 10 MWe sCO₂ turbine; testing confirms low vibration, stable bearings, and scale-up potential.

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.

TotalEnergies and CMA CGM establish a 50/50 joint venture to develop LNG bunkering solutions, enhancing the maritime energy transition and supporting decarbonization efforts in global shipping.

GE Vernova’s integration of Alteia’s software into GridOS Visual Intelligence will give utilities AI-powered visual tools for situational awareness and actionable insights.

This move supports ETI's long-term growth strategy, including expanding its core market leadership in the RR250/300 platforms and adding MRO capabilities.

GE Vernova’s aeroderivative packages are expected to provide almost 1 GW of electricity to Crusoe AI data centers.

The partnership will leverage continuous, real-time data collection to optimize the operational, energy, and environmental performance of TotalEnergies’ sites.

The sales and purchase agreement marks Eni’s first long-term agreement with a U.S. LNG producer.

Two of the four existing ORC units will be replaced with Exergy’s ORC system, based on a single-pressure-level cycle, to produce clean electricity using its radial outflow turbine technology.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss how liquefaction works and dive into trends like smaller production facilities.

The investment in its Aiken, SC, facility will expand production capacity for the mtu Series 4000 engines by enhancing in-house machining capabilities and enlarging the site.

Chart’s pre-cooled single mixed refrigerant process technology and modular liquefaction solution increase efficiency and lower costs.

The Rhode Island State Energy Center, owned by Shell Energy, is a two-by-one combined-cycle gas turbine power plant.

The Renewable Integration and Grid Security project is a PowerFLX installation driven by eight aeroderivative turbines designed to provide reliable backup for renewables and stabilize the grid.

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

Baker Hughes and PETRONAS will explore implementing enhanced LNG services, mature asset solutions, AI, and CCUS, among other technological solutions.

Industry leaders discuss strategies—collaborating with academia, partners, and networking—to cultivate a skilled workforce and address labor challenges.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss the LNG value chain, where and how turbomachinery fits in, and an overview of the market.

Using AI-assisted optimization methods, Voith and the DLR Institute are improving the water turbine design process and enhancing turbine development.

GE Aerospace signed an agreement with SkyWest for its CF34-8E engines and a multi-year MRO service agreement with China Airlines for its GE9X engines.

Everllence’s first order for its 175DF-M engine includes two 12V175DF-M, one 16V175DF-M variable-speed yacht gensets, and methanol fuel-supply systems.

The NCM monoblock pump design is a lightweight and compact design that simplifies maintenance and enhances operational efficiency.

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.

Ulrich Schmitz of Atlas Copco discusses industry challenges and how it’s adapting offerings, leveraging its global presence, and embracing decarbonization and AI.