March 20th 2025
The duplex and in-line pressure filters suit industries requiring minimized downtime, uninterrupted operation, and tight operational schedules.
The first commissioned vessel is powered by four mtu Series 4000 gas engines and two controllable pitch propellers, reaching a max speed of 23 knots.
“Build Baby Build” has brought about the remake of the energy transition to the energy addition.
March 19th 2025
CO2-induced corrosion is common in Brazil’s pre-salt fields, where Petrobras reinjects CO2 from its production operations into wells to decrease flaring and boost oil recovery.
The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.
SLB Capturi Builds Full-Scale Carbon-Capture System at Norwegian Cement Plant, Marks World First
The Brevik plant, starting operation in 2025, is part of the Longship project—a complete value chain for the capture, transport, and storage of industrial CO2 emissions.
MAN Energy, Bonatti to Build Bioenergy Power Plant in Corsica
MAN Energy Solutions will provide eight 18V51/60 engines and its after-sales brand will provide spare parts, technical services, and more over 25 years.
Quaise Energy, Nevada Gold Mines Retrofit Power Plant with Onsite Geothermal Heat
The partnership explores deeper geothermal energy sources to lower the plant’s fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and cost compared to traditional geothermal.
MHI Compressor Ships Steam Turbine-Driven Compressor Package to Texas-Based Golden Triangle Polymers Co.
The Golden Triangle Polymers project will receive three main compressor packages for its ethane cracker operation, auxiliary equipment, three steam turbines, and four centrifugal compressors.
MAN Energy Installs, Operates Largest Seawater Heat Pump at Danish Plant
The CO2-based seawater heat pump operates with a wood chip boiler and electric boiler plant to provide heat year-round.
EthosEnergy Showcases Remote Operations, Overhaul, and Field Services
EthosEnergy’s turbine workshop and Performance Center work hand-in-hand to maintain operators’ turbine equipment and provide remote operations and monitoring.
Saluda Hydro Plant Undergoes Modernization of GE Vernova Hydropower Units
Dominion Energy is updating the South Carolina-based hydro plant to boost its longevity and performance and better maintain water quality.
Kobelco Compressors America Begins Expansion at Houston Service Shop
The expansions include six compressor overhaul stations, two drive-through loading bays, an extruder overhaul station, and additional storage and maintenance spaces.
CORE POWER, Westinghouse Develops Microreactor-Equipped Floating Nuclear Plants
In addition to integrating the eVinci microreactor in modular nuclear plants, Westinghouse and CORE POWER will develop a regulatory pathway to license its floating nuclear power plant design.
Ghana Commissions Bridge Power Project Using GE Vernova’s Trailer-Mounted Turbines
The planned 515-MW power plant project will increase Ghana’s thermal generation capacity by over 7%.
Anjo Plant to Save Energy with MHI Thermal Systems’ Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage
The storage system uses the ETI-Z25.HP heat pump-type centrifugal chiller that will use groundwater to cool the Japanese plant.
Kaman’s Magnetic Displacement Sensors Apply to Oil & Gas, Subsea Condition Monitoring
The high-precision, non-contact displacement sensors complement condition monitoring systems by measuring and monitoring runout, speed, and changes in machine vibration profiles.
CapEx: New Gas Turbine Models and Filtration Footprints
When deciding to refurbish or renew, gas turbine plant owners have to weigh engineering and economic factors, including the turbine’s footprint.
HECO Bolsters Electric Motor Services with Warwood Armature Repair, WARCO Acquisition
Warwood delivers electric motor and gearbox repair, sales, and field services that focus on coal, steel, shale, and industrial customers in the Appalachian region.
Turbomachinery International: November/December 2024
The November/December 2024 issue highlights emerging decarbonization efforts that integrate hydrogen, ammonia, and new technologies into increasingly intermittent grids.
First GE Vernova Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Operates on 100% Hydrogen
The LM6000 gas turbine units feature a newly designed fuel nozzle, optimized water injection schedules, advanced control modifications, and safety features.
GE Vernova Enhances Gas Turbine Combustion Offerings with Woodward Acquisition
GE Vernova will acquire all heavy-duty gas turbine combustion assets from Woodward’s Greenville site after the transaction closes in early 2025.
GE Aerospace Teams Up to Simulate, Model Open Fan Engine on Aircraft Wing
DOE awarded GE Aerospace, Boeing, and NASA supercomputer access to study open-fan aerodynamics to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
Myth: Centrifugal Compressor Maps: Surge and Choke
Part two of this myth on centrifugal compressor maps delves into the map’s extrema: surge and choke.
SOCAR Contracts Baker Hughes to Reduce Flaring with Gas Recovery, H2S Removal Systems
Baker Hughes’ systems will reduce CO2 and recover the flare gas equivalent of up to 7 million Nm3 of methane per year and then be used as fuel within the Baku Oil Refinery.
Babcock & Wilcox Obtains Approval for Fuel-Conversion Project at Indiana Power Station
Babcock & Wilcox Thermal will design and install a new natural gas system, air systems, and additional equipment to convert the plant’s two coal-fired boilers.
Rolls-Royce Supports Sustainability at EcoDataCenter with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil-Fueled Gensets
EcoDataCenter in Falun, Sweden, switched from diesel to HVO to power the 32 mtu backup power generator systems—16 more Rolls-Royce gensets are on the way.
Challenges with Dry Gas Seals for Turbocompressors
A compressor’s seal system is the culprit of most common unscheduled shutdowns.
Ohmium Joins Forces to Establish First Indian CO2-to-Green Methanol Plant
Ohmium, JNCASR, and others are generating green methanol by combining CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant and green hydrogen.
ELGi, IESS Tackle Natural Gas Flame-Off Ban with Compressed Air Solution: Air Source One
To capture and reinject natural gas into oil reservoirs, Air Source One uses rotary screw compressors, an integrated heater, and a ventilation system.
Hyliion’s KARNO Generator Demonstrates Fuel Switching with H2-Natural Gas Blend, Syngas
After a successful demo using multiple fuel types, 2024 KARNO generators will service early adopters in EV charging, data centers, waste-gas utilization, and marine power.
GE Aerospace’s MRO Investments Enhanced by AI Tools, Digital Training, and Lean Business Strategy
GE Aerospace’s lean operating model and overall industry growth have spurred investments by standardizing processes and fostering operational efficiency and reliability.
Babcock & Wilcox Assesses SolveBright CO2-Capture Tech for Swedish Plant
The SolveBright scrubbing system—to be installed at Mälarenergi AB’s waste-to-energy plant—is a post-combustion carbon-capture technology that absorbs CO2 from flue gas.
EthosEnergy Partners with EP Produzione to Retrofit Trapani Thermoelectric Power Plant
EthosEnergy will replace exhaust systems and additional auxiliary equipment on Trapani Unit 1 at the historic Sicilian plant.
Rolls-Royce Series 4000 Gas Gensets Support Electrical Grid in Alberta
The generator sets will be deployed at five distributed energy sites across Alberta, providing power to the grid during times of peak electrical demand.