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Atlas Copco Gas and Process is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint, specifically with a new high-bay expansion in Voorheesville, NY, to meet the rising demand for larger and more complex integrally geared compressors and turboexpanders. This "local for local" initiative is driven by the scaling needs of traditional markets like LNG and emerging energy transition sectors such as carbon capture (CCUS) and industrial heat pumps. The expansion integrates advanced infrastructure and sustainable facility designs, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, while simultaneously investing in regional workforce development through new apprenticeship programs.
Jeff Wirt, Director of Catalyst Systems at EnergyLink International sat with Turbomachinery to discuss a new direct injection system for liquid ammonia that streamlines Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) in gas turbines. By eliminating the need for vaporization skids, blowers, and extensive piping, the technology reduces costs, improves NOx reduction efficiency, and lowers parasitic power consumption. Full-scale field tests confirm the system not only meets regulatory limits but also outperforms traditional SCR methods while offering faster deployment for a range of turbine models.
Fluid-film bearings are essential to turbomachinery performance, but their reliability depends on careful attention to design, lubrication, and monitoring practices. Day Griffin, MSME, PE, and Michael Branagan Ph.D., PE from Pioneer Motor Bearing Company spoke with Turbomachinery International about how operators must balance precision and maintenance discipline to maximize bearing life and prevent costly failures.
With the energy transition accelerating and much of the existing infrastructure reaching the end of its operational life, modernization has become essential for the gas transmission sector to maintain safety, capacity, and environmental performance. One standout example is the recent Cab Infrastructure Project undertaken by Braden, a global leader in gas turbine auxiliary equipment for Gas Turbine Systems. Tasked with revitalizing a Gas Turbine compressor unit at a critical site in the South of England, Braden delivered a solution that not only extended the unit’s operational life but also prepared it for a cleaner energy future.
2025 orders hit a four-year high as gas turbine backlogs push data center developers toward a faster fix, but the rebound is landing just as one of the industry's largest OEMs explores selling the business behind it.
Exergy International developed a high-speed axial turbine for waste heat recovery in organic Rankine cycle power plants.
No two turbomachinery applications are exactly alike. As a result, successful high-speed machine development needs to be shaped around all the nuances of each application and its specific requirements. At The Switch, achieving this level of customization is a process that starts well before the first component is designed.
Associate Editorial DirectorMJH Life Sciences
GE Vernova will perform rotor life extension work on five 9F gas turbines in Egypt, adding 13 to 15 years of life to about 1,250 MW of capacity.
Managers from a gas-treating company investigated the effects of varnish on the vibration of bearing No.2 of a Siemens SGT 600 gas turbine.
Director of Global Technical Services, Ebara Elliott Energy
Mechanical design decisions—ranging from stress management to natural frequency tuning—play a critical role in the reliability of steam turbines across demanding mechanical drive applications.
