Compressors

The artificial intelligence boom, defined by record OEM backlogs, a 66% surge in plant construction costs, a behind-the-meter revolution, and a decarbonization reckoning, is forcing every layer of the turbomachinery industry to adapt at a pace it has never seen before.

Baker Hughes secured three contracts for Cheniere's Sabine Pass LNG expansion, covering Train 7 equipment, BOG re-liquefaction, and fleet-wide turbine upgrades.

Large-diameter dry gas seals in LNG and other cryogenic turbocompressors demand extreme precision, advanced materials, and careful design to survive low-temperature operation.

Baker Hughes will support NLNG Train 7 turbomachinery with a 13-year service deal covering gas turbines, compressors, and monitoring.

Reverse rotation in centrifugal compressors is avoidable in most cases with properly designed piping and surge control systems. This article explains the causes, risks, and engineering solutions.

As Europe leans further into renewable integration, gas turbines and rotating equipment are being redefined by their ability to deliver fast, flexible, and dependable dispatchable power.

Hanwha Power commissioned three fuel gas compressors for the 950-MW Trumbull Energy Center, marking its entry into the U.S. market.

DOE coal funding targets coal plant modernization and coal recommissioning, driving steam turbine upgrades, turbomachinery work, and grid reliability amid AI data center power demand.

Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli outlined a decade-long growth cycle for industrial energy centered on turbomachinery, LNG, and AI data center power, highlighting the company’s shift toward industrial energy technology.

The collaboration focuses on oil-free innovations that help customers reduce energy consumption, improve process efficiency, and support sustainability goals.

The latest release enhances computational fluid dynamics functionality for radial and axial machines, allowing users to solve secondary passages with various labyrinth seal designs.

The Golden Pass LNG project achieved sustained liquefaction operations and first LNG production from three LNG trains in late March 2026, allowing first offtake via carrier.

The newly authorized partner maintains deep technical expertise in centrifugal compressor technology, including installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and much more.

The partnership aims to enhance Canada’s role as a hub for sustainable energy logistics, while bolstering energy security on the demand side in hydrogen-importing countries.

The project successfully achieved large-capacity storage while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency by leveraging a soil-covered raised roof and advanced seismic design.

The modernization project raises power generation capacity to more than 10 MW while reducing annual CO2 emissions and improving operational stability and long-term performance.

The company used a digital process to identify and track branded components throughout the entire supply chain, with prominently labeled components redesigned by engineering.

Compressor Maintenance will offer a range of services to support compressed air needs, including system consultation, preventative maintenance programs, OEM parts, and more.

High-pressure gas pipelines may be vital to increasing natural gas transportation capacity, but certain cost, compression, and materials challenges present widespread integration roadblocks.

Integrating Turboden’s mechanical vapor recompression system allows steam production to exceed 5 tons per hour within a single cogeneration unit, depending on plant configuration.

As hyperscalers, colocation providers, and utilities invest in new power generation infrastructure, rotating equipment and flow control technologies will play a critical role.

The C800 microturbines will provide on-site electricity while recycling thermal energy to support the resort’s heating demands, including its wave pool and hot-water amenities.

Integrating detailed vibration analyses with critical operational data allows for a more proactive, diagnostic approach to turbomachinery health monitoring.

San Matias Pipeline selected the NovaLT16 gas turbine platform for its performance, efficiency, delivery advantages, and suitability for midstream gas compression applications.

Eliminating unsteady load, modifying component geometry, and/or damping the entire system may reduce unwanted fluid-structure interactions and prevent turbomachinery damage.