Maintenance & Repair

High-speed balancing for rotors operating above their first critical speed isn’t always necessary; it depends on a detailed analysis of the rotor’s dynamic behavior and modal response at operational speeds, not a blanket rule.

GE Vernova invests over $25 million to modernize its Veresegyház facility, enhancing gas turbine manufacturing and supporting Hungary's energy transition.

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.

NMES and EthosEnergy signed an agreement to deliver on-site rotor lifetime extension services for GE Frame 7 turbines, reducing cost and downtime.

This move supports ETI's long-term growth strategy, including expanding its core market leadership in the RR250/300 platforms and adding MRO capabilities.

The investment in its Aiken, SC, facility will expand production capacity for the mtu Series 4000 engines by enhancing in-house machining capabilities and enlarging the site.

The Rhode Island State Energy Center, owned by Shell Energy, is a two-by-one combined-cycle gas turbine power plant.

The Renewable Integration and Grid Security project is a PowerFLX installation driven by eight aeroderivative turbines designed to provide reliable backup for renewables and stabilize the grid.

Baker Hughes and PETRONAS will explore implementing enhanced LNG services, mature asset solutions, AI, and CCUS, among other technological solutions.

GE Aerospace signed an agreement with SkyWest for its CF34-8E engines and a multi-year MRO service agreement with China Airlines for its GE9X engines.

The upgraded hydropower software provides real-time insights, improving data, performance, and efficiency.

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

EGYPTAIR, STARLUX Airlines, Riyadh Air, AviLease, and Vietjet Air placed orders for Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB-84, XWB-97, XWB, XWB-97, and 7000 engines.

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.

At Turbo Expo 2025, ETN Global says micro-gas turbines must focus on specialized markets, cost reduction, and continued technological refinement to remain competitive.

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.

Giuseppe Tilocca of ETN Global shares how the industry is responding to supply chain constraints, shifting policy conditions, and a growing need for dispatchable power.

GE Vernova will provide advanced grid technology and software to boost electricity transmission at the new centers in Embakasi and Suswa.

GE Vernova is upgrading Uniper’s gas turbines to high efficiency to reduce emissions, maintenance intervals, and fuel costs and increase efficiencies.

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 approval includes newly manufactured PT8, GG8, and GG4 turbine blades and vanes.

Turbine Services, Ltd., a 50-year-old company, manufactures and supplies aftermarket parts for heavy-duty gas and steam turbines.

Vibration: How to deal with it and how to prevent operational problems and failures.

The temporary distribution agreement between GE Aerospace and UAG will improve customer support and broaden GE’s distribution area for engine parts.

GE Vernova will supply gas turbines, hydrogen-cooled generators, triple-pressure with reheat HRSGs, and steam turbines with hydrogen-cooled generators.

EthosEnergy’s contract with Energia 2000 supports the Dominican Republic-based 420-MW combined-cycle facility set to open later this year.

Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its Boeing 787 fleet with 11 aircraft powered by GE Aerospace’s GEnx engines.

GE Aerospace expanded its partnership with Qatar Airways for more than 400 GE9X and GEnx aero engines and an MRO service agreement.

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.