Gas Turbines

President Trump and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia’s visit prompted the collaboration with GE Vernova to potentially supply advanced heavy-duty gas turbines built in Greenville, SC.

EthosEnergy will conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance at the 850-MW facility that houses Siemens Energy’s turbines and gensets.

Stefano Gianatti of Ansaldo Energia says installing baseload flexible generation is key to supporting European countries struggling with renewable energy intermittency.

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

Exergy International developed a high-speed axial turbine for waste heat recovery in organic Rankine cycle power plants.

The UAE-based 1-GW plant, connected to a nearby large-scale photovoltaic park, includes Ansaldo Energia’s 24/7 monitoring and technical support.

The five-year support agreement covers 130 EJ200 aero engines and will be executed at Rolls-Royce’s research, development, and manufacturing headquarters in Bristol.

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.

The maintenance, repair, and overhaul shop will handle approximately 200 annual visits, primarily servicing large-scale Trent civil engines for Airbus aircraft.

The partnership includes LNG supply-chain integration, FSUs development, natural gas power generation, downstream energy applications, and more.

Bruno Monetti of GE Vernova details how local supply chain investments and strong supplier relationships can overcome market challenges.

The upgrades will improve electricity output, response time, fuel efficiency, and more as Michigan enters its summer peak-generation period.

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.

Supply and faster maintenance intervals are impacting the aeroderivative gas turbine market as OEMs try to keep up with demand.

Doosan and HD Hyundai Marine Engine will develop precision casting manufacturing technology and prototype blade materials for gas turbines.

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

Turbine Weld Industries will contribute to VSE’s aftermarket position with its repair specifications and technologies for hot-section components.

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

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 28, 2025, covers news from GE Vernova, ExxonMobil, Ansaldo Energia, and Woodside Energy.

Louisiana LNG will purchase approximately 640 Bcf of natural gas from bp, the primary natural gas supplier, with deliveries planned for 2029.

Hanwha Aerospace will assemble and test the eight LM500 marine gas turbine engines before installing them on four Korean patrol boats.

The May/June 2025 issue spotlights the gas turbine market, deep-diving into order activity, the impact of surging power demand, and how the industry is responding.

The Louisiana LNG facility is a three-train, 16.5 MTPA development scheduled for first LNG in 2029.

The planned combined-cycle, gas turbine-equipped power plant is expected to be Hungary’s largest and most efficient upon completion, bolstering domestic energy production.

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