Auxiliaries & Components

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of August 11, 2025, covers news from Rolls-Royce, FS-Elliott, ConocoPhillips, Everllence, and TerraFixing.

MEYER RE and Everllence, previously MAN Energy Solutions, will draft a technical and operational roadmap to accelerate methanol retrofits for Everllence’s four-stroke engines and fueling infrastructure.

With Advanced Mobile Leak Detection and vehicle-mounted sensors, Cadent gains data-driven insights on methane emissions across its large-scale gas distribution network.

The Energy Innovation Program is supporting TerraFixing in developing direct air capture technology with up-scaled CO2-capture beds, applicable to colder climates.

The Optimized Cascade process technology recovers heavy hydrocarbons and may remove nitrogen, allowing Coastal Bend LNG to efficiently liquefy natural gas.

M&A involves more than just finances, as major technology developers combine portfolios to consolidate related products and simplify supply chains.

HAZOP reviews are a key process for identifying potential hazards and ensuring appropriate safety measures.

In conjunction with dual-inlet, high-flow technology, the P650 DF allows for easy maintenance through its split gear case, split bearing, seal, and detachable airend designs.

High-speed balancing for rotors operating above their first critical speed isn’t always necessary; it depends on a detailed analysis of the rotor’s dynamic behavior and modal response at operational speeds, not a blanket rule.

GE Vernova invests over $25 million to modernize its Veresegyház facility, enhancing gas turbine manufacturing and supporting Hungary's energy transition.

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.

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.

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.

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

Flexible solutions such as synchronous condensers and battery storage stabilize power supply and address critical issues like inertia, voltage, and short-circuit power.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The upgraded hydropower software provides real-time insights, improving data, performance, and efficiency.

At Turbo Expo 2025, Susan Scofield of Siemens Energy says great role models, mentoring programs, and building networks support women in turbomachinery.

Baker Hughes is set to support Saipem's Eni-led Liverpool Bay CCS Project, enhancing CO2 storage capabilities in the U.K. through advanced compression technology.

Michael Smiarowski of Siemens Energy says the steam turbine market is managing unprecedented demand, so advanced implementation planning is key.