Compressors

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

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.

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.

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.

AI is revolutionizing design, manufacturing, and operations while simultaneously advancing decarbonization efforts and addressing workforce development challenges.

Cook Compression opens its new Texas service center on July 7, 2025, offering comprehensive repair and upgrade services for reciprocating compressors.

CEO Ruben Alvarez says John Crane supports the transformation happening in the turbomachinery sector with diagnostic platforms and advanced filtration.

Susan Scofield of Siemens Energy says conferences and dinners like Celebrating Women foster relationships among like-minded men and women in the industry.

Panelists at Turbo Expo 2025 highlight how gas turbine manufacturers are not just adapting to change but are actively driving innovation in decarbonization, efficiency, and grid support.

Tim Allison of SwRI shares how the institute is working to improve turbomachinery reliability and material compatibility of hydrogen and sCO2 oxy combustion.

Tim Allison of SwRI shares outcomes from the STEP Demo pilot plant, sCO2 commercialization, and the most promising energy storage solutions.

At Turbo Expo 2025, RTX, GE Aerospace, and Siemens Energy share how they are leveraging AI to optimize design, enhance productivity, solve complex engineering challenges, and drive innovation.

ASME's Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition is expecting over 2,500 attendees.

The expansion includes an additional 63,000 square feet of new manufacturing space for large integrally geared centrifugal compressors.

Meyer Werft selected TMC’s marine compressed air system to supply instrument and service air to the two new 180,000-ton cruise vessels.

Honeywell acquired Sundyne from Warburg Pincus in an all-cash deal for $2.16 billion.

bp received the go-ahead for a major project and exploration access in Azerbaijan, while bpTT announced first gas at Mento.

The new bunker will enhance its local compressor packaging and service capabilities in the Middle East.

EEE’s new Middle Eastern service center localizes its support and features new technologies, such as laser welding, a spin pit for impeller repairs, and a cylindrical grinding machine.

The perfection trap is just that: a trap—and often a costly, inefficient trap that leads to delays and even diminished operational flexibility.

The tests demonstrated improved durability and fuel efficiency during high-thrust flight; next, GE Aerospace will conduct dust-ingestion testing on the turbine’s airfoils.

The floating storage and regasification unit will begin executing LNG regasification services at the LNG terminal in the Port of Pepillo Salcedo in September 2025.

The marine compressed air system, equipped with Smart Air compressors and air dryers, will allow the VARD 8-02 trawler to operate with improved fuel economy.

Drake Controls has locations in the United States and Mexico, allowing Score to grow its intelligent control platform for turbines, compressors, and more.

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of May 5, 2025, covers news from Rotating Machinery Services, Rolls-Royce, Ansaldo Energia, and Bosowa Energy Group.

Technip Energies’ design includes large-scale offshore platforms, flare platforms, connecting bridges, and related infrastructure.

Ansaldo Energia’s MXL3 upgrade lowers emissions by up to 20%, boosts power output and efficiency, and enables 45% hydrogen co-combustion on its GT26 gas turbine.

Fusion Inc. joins RMS’s domestic repair network, offering customers thermal spray coatings, laser cladding, and other critical turbomachinery services.

Maaike Grevelink of the Port of Rotterdam Authority discusses the recent ammonia bunkering pilot’s significance for ship-to-ship transfers, safety, and potential hydrogen transport.

The new compressor line features improved corrosion resistance, thermal efficiency, and reduced tube blockage.