Maintenance & Repair

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.

Industry leaders discuss strategies—collaborating with academia, partners, and networking—to cultivate a skilled workforce and address labor challenges.

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.

Ulrich Schmitz of Atlas Copco discusses industry challenges and how it’s adapting offerings, leveraging its global presence, and embracing decarbonization and AI.

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

At Turbo Expo 2025, Susan Scofield of Siemens Energy says great role models, mentoring programs, and building networks support women in turbomachinery.

Michael Smiarowski of Siemens Energy says the steam turbine market is managing unprecedented demand, so advanced implementation planning is key.

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.

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

Antonio Perejon of ETN Global says micro-gas turbines are well-suited to lead the transition to cleaner fuels due to their inherent fuel flexibility and modularity.

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

Michael Smiarowski of Siemens Energy said steam turbine customers at nuclear plants focus on optimizing output and staying carbon-free, and fossil’s focus is reliability and modernization.

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

Antonio Perejon of ETN Global says micro-gas turbines are improving due to advances in heat recovery, fuel flexibility, and digital controls, but market adoption still faces challenges.

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.

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.