Compressors

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.

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.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss how liquefaction works and dive into trends like smaller production facilities.

Myth Busters Klaus Brun and Rainer Kurz discuss the LNG value chain, where and how turbomachinery fits in, and an overview of the market.

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.

Dr. Eric Petersen of Texas A&M says the newly established Energy and Propulsion Research Consortium aims to foster research funding to support research.

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.

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.