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

Atlas Copco Addresses Industry Challenges, Increasing Energy Demand

In this special edition of TurboTime, Online Editor Tim Lukac reports on PowerGen 2023 in Orlando Florida. "It was a very productive week, with a multitude of perspectives from all levels of industry and governance represented," he said. 

In this episode, Ihe reviews several technical sessions, alongside a short report for the event’s jeynote address.

Online Editor Tim Lukac reviews the keynote address from PowerGen 2023, a coal-to-natural-gas conversion, and a study pinpointing reliability issues in power plants.

TurboTime: PowerGen 2023 Special

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

GE Vernova Unveils More Than $25 Million Expansion at Turbomachinery Manufacturing Facility in Hungary

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 International: July/August 2025

This marks Venture Global’s fourth final investment decision in six years, and CP2 LNG is its largest standalone project financing.















Venture Global Closes $15.1B Project for Phase 1 of CP2 LNG

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




EthosEnergy, ACWA Field Services Launch Rotor Lifetime Assessment in Saudi Arabia for Frame 7 Gas Turbines 

Saipem and Subsea7 are merging to form Saipem7, a new global offshore energy services leader, combining fleets, expertise, and operations across oil, gas, and renewables.

Saipem, Subsea7 Sign Binding Merger Agreement

 surveyed its readers about the state of the industry. One recurring challenge in our readers’ responses was labor shortages and skill gaps.

At Tubo Expo 2025, held June 17-18 in Memphis, Tennessee, we asked industry leaders about how they are collaborating with partners and academia, and networking at conferences to build a skilled workforce and address shortages.

Hear insights from Antonio Escamilla Perejon, Client Relationship Manager at ETN Global; Tim Allison, Director of R&D in the Machinery Department of Southwest Research Institute; Dr. Eric Petersen, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M, Angelique Vesey, Senior Director of TEC Strategy & Operations at ASME; and Susan Scofield, VP of Business Operations for North America at Siemens Energy.

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

Building a Skilled Turbomachinery Workforce: Collaboration and Innovation

to listen to Ulrich Schmitz, Vice President of Marketing in the Gas and Processing Division at Atlas Copco, discuss pressing issues facing the turbomachinery industry. 

Conference Coverage

Susan Scofield, a co-curator for the Celebrating Women in Turbomachinery program at Turbo Expo 2025, shared her insights on how the industry can and does support women in the industry. Scofield is also the Vice President of Business Operations for North America at Siemens Energy, Vice Chair of the IGTI Strategy Department, and Executive Conference Chair of the Turbo Expo Organizing Committee.

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

How Industry Can Support Women in Turbomachinery

How can the industry support and uplift women in turbomachinery?

Going into it, sometimes you fall into a great role model—a great mentor who gives you that boost of courage or just shows you what the future possibility is like. Other times, you have to be intentional around it. We have great opportunities with things like the ASME mentoring program and the Young Student Advisory Committee, which promotes what jobs and careers could look like in turbomachinery. And then sometimes you get lucky with professors like Jackie O'Connor at Penn State, who are just fantastic and do awesome work. You then get a chance to showcase what you've learned and build a bridge into an industry of what the future possibilities could be like for your own career. So, building these networks in the places that do exist—there are places that exist with a lot of great opportunity—is a key to helping the next generation of women and men be fantastic in the turbomachinery industry.

 to hear the biggest challenges for women working in the turbomachinery industry. 

At Turbo Expo 2025, Michael Smiarowski, Manager Steam Turbine Modernizations at Siemens Energy, shared with 

 the most common challenges in the steam turbine market and dove into key technological advancements in modernization projects to extend asset life and increase performance.

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

Siemens Energy Optimizes Its Resources to Meet Steam Turbine Market Demand 

What are the most common challenges in modernizing aging steam turbine fleets, and what solutions is Siemens Energy employing to overcome them?

Our current challenge is primarily related to marketplace demand. We are experiencing unprecedented activity in this industry. I have been in the steam turbine business for nearly 38 years, and the current market is very active. The main challenge we face is supporting customers who have a target implementation date for their projects. If they want to complete installations within the next three years, they must start discussions with us and begin planning now. Advanced planning from the customer's side is essential.

On our end, Siemens Energy is focused on managing our resources effectively. We have a finite amount of engineering, project management, and project development talent available for these projects. As customers reach out to us, we need to prioritize their requests and respond accordingly.

What key technological advancements is Siemens Energy implementing in modernization projects to extend asset life or boost performance?

A steam turbine modernization project that replaces the steam path is a typical project, which essentially resets the life of the critical and highly stressed components—the rotating element as well as the stationary blading of a steam turbine. Where we can, we optimize the steam path to your existing steam conditions to get the best possible efficiency. Over the years, there have been advances in blade design, ceiling design, materials, etc., that boost efficiency as well as the unit’s lifetime.

If you implement a steam turbine modernization, you’re getting the latest and greatest technology. In addition to efficiency and lifetime extension, modernization enables longer inspection intervals and boosts reliability.

 to hear Smiarowski discuss what's driving steam turbine modernizations. 

caught up with Dr. Eric Petersen, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Turbomachinery Laboratory at Texas A&M, to hear about the latest updates at its recently opened Propulsion and Energetics Research Laboratory (PERL) and the university’s Energy and Propulsion Research Consortium, a new sister entity to the established Turbomachinery Research Consortium.

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

Texas A&M's Plans to Expand the PERL’s Lab Scope, Establishes EPR

We have been building this facility over the last couple of years with support from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. I am happy to announce that as of May 2025, it is now open for business. Currently, we are in the process of setting up our instrumentation center and diagnostics and control room, as well as testing and conducting shakedown activities for the facility itself. While we are not yet conducting large-scale experiments, we are testing the rooms and various capabilities of the facility in preparation for upcoming larger, more established projects that will be funded in this laboratory. We are very excited about expanding our scope to include high-pressure, energetic, and potentially dangerous experiments, all conducted in a controlled manner within this unique lab space.

Is there anything you want to highlight from a program or research standpoint?

At the Turbomachinery Laboratory, recent collaborations with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M have led to the hiring of several faculty members with expertise in thermofluids, propulsion, and combustion. This represents an area of new growth for us and aligns directly with the recently developed PEARL facility, as well as what we refer to as the Energy and Propulsion Research Consortium (EPRC). The EPRC is a sister entity to the established Turbomachinery Research Consortium (TRC). Our goal is to create a funding mechanism through various industry sponsors to support research projects focused on energy and propulsion, mirroring the successful format we have used for several decades through the TRC.

Texas A&M's Plans to Expand the PERL’s Lab Scope, Establishes EPRC

At Turbo Expo 2025, Antonio Escamilla Perejon, Client Relationship Manager at ETN Global, sat down with 

rnational to discuss how micro-gas turbines are adapting to alternative fuels like hydrogen, their role in the push to decarbonize, and their inherent built-in features such as fuel flexibility and modularity. 

ETN Global's presentation at Turbo Expo. 

ETN Global says micro gas turbines are improving due to advances in heat recovery, fuel flexibility

Micro Gas Turbine Advancements and Market Dynamics

TURBO: How are micro-gas turbines adapting to alternative fuels like hydrogen, and what's their role in the push to decarbonize?

Micro-gas turbines are well-suited to lead the transition to cleaner fuels due to their inherent fuel flexibility and modularity. We can already find some models on the market that operate with hydrogen blends, and research and development are underway to enable operation with up to 100% hydrogen and stable combustion. Regarding low NOx, we want to achieve net zero. We also need to target those hard-to-electrify industries where micro-gas turbines can be robust solutions. In this case, these sectors require both heat and power, and many times they lack grid reliability. Within ETN Global, we support hydrogen readiness through our hydrogen working group and various cross-sector collaboration projects. We believe in the unique potential of micro gas turbines as a bridging technology to achieve net zero. Additionally, some ETN Global members are using micro-gas turbines to develop and validate concepts such as hydrogen combustion and carbon capture and sequestration. These smaller systems allow for faster iterations, lower experimental costs, and serve as a foundation for developing concepts that can later be scaled for larger gas turbines. This bottom-up approach can really accelerate the energy transition.

TURBO: What are your clients' top priorities regarding micro-gas turbines, and how is ETN Global directly supporting these needs?

: End users are primarily focused on reliability, lifecycle costs, fuel flexibility, and a clear path toward lower-carbon operations. There is a bit of a concern about market fragmentation, as there is a need to standardize interfaces, build up trust, and scale deployments. ETN Global is addressing this by setting up a collaborative and competitive environment that accelerates shared learning and supports technology development. ETN Global acts as a neutral facilitator connecting OEMs, operators, suppliers, research institutions, and policymakers to identify barriers and drive innovations. Our support for the European Micro-Gas Turbine Energy Forum can help amplify the visibility and momentum of the micro-gas turbine.

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. 

Micro-Gas Turbines Support Hydrogen, Modularity, Hard-To-Electrify Industries

Welcome to the ninth edition of the Turbomachinery News Network. I’m James Cook, assistant editor at 

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of May 5, 2025, covers news from GE Vernova Hitachi/GE Vernova, Ansaldo Energia, EthosEnergy, and Baker Hughes.

GE Hitachi Builds SMR, GE Vernova Invests in Saudi Arabia, Ansaldo Forms Nuclitalia, EthosEnergy Signs O&M Contract, Baker Hughes Unveils Flame Tracker

The Province of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation approved the construction phase for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s 

 at OPG’s Darlington site. Completion is expected by 2030, with three additional SMRs planned for future installation at this location. GE Vernova also announced an up to 

 in Saudi Arabia’s energy transition, partnering with Saudi Electricity Co., ACWA Power, Aramco, and Principal Buyer.

Ansaldo Energia, Enel, and Leonardo founded 

 to study advanced nuclear technologies and market opportunities in Italy’s emerging nuclear industry. The company evaluates mature, environmentally sustainable nuclear power designs for water-cooled small modular reactors. It will conduct technical-economic analyses and outline specific system requirements to select the best possible options and integrate nuclear within Italy.

 for the 850-MW Maisan combined-cycle power plant located near Basra, Iraq. EthosEnergy will oversee plant operations, conduct routine inspections, and perform regular and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.

Baker Hughes launched an advanced flame-detection technology to prevent damage, hazards, or explosions within gas turbines: 

. It uses improved electronics to enable flame detection in low-light thresholds, so it detects flames accurately in less than 0.025 seconds. This includes low-light conditions like obscured sight tubes, condensation, fouled lenses, and other light-inhibiting factors.

Welcome to the eighth edition of the Turbomachinery News Network. I’m James Cook, assistant editor at 

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.

RMS Acquires Fusion, Rolls-Royce Builds MRO Facility, Ansaldo Energia Installs MXL3, Bosowa Energy Integrates Indonesian LNG

Rotating Machinery Services acquired Fusion

, a Houston-based grinding, manufacturing, and coating company that manufactures custom-machined turbomachinery components. This acquisition supports RMS’s overhaul and repair of steam turbines, expanders, compressors, and additional rotating machinery. It will manage operations in Houston, TX, under RMS’s broader U.S.-based repair network.

 are building an independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at the Istanbul Airport, which is scheduled to open by year-end 2027. Once operational, Turkish Technic will perform MRO services for the Trent XWB-97, Trent XWB-84, and Trent 7000 aero engines used by the Airbus A350 and Airbus A330neo. The facility will handle approximately 200 shop visits annually.

Ansaldo Energia installed its MXL3 upgrade at 

 in France. The upgrade included a redesigned compressor with high-pressure-capable parts, an improved combustion chamber for Ansaldo’s GT26 gas turbine, H-class features to enhance performance in challenging conditions, and refined insulation.

 and BK LNG Solution are modernizing Indonesia’s energy infrastructure by transitioning diesel-powered plants on remote Indonesian islands to LNG-fired operation. The two signed an MoU that includes LNG supply chain integration, building floating storage units, natural gas-fired power generation, downstream energy applications, and small-scale LNG distribution with ISO tank containers.

Welcome to the seventh edition of the Turbomachinery News Network. I’m James Cook, assistant editor at 

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

GE Vernova Upgrades AGP XPAND, Supplies Gas Turbines to Duke Energy, ExxonMobil Stores CO2, Ansaldo Energia Builds Plant, Woodside Energy Approves LNG Facility

GE Vernova launched an upgrade for its advanced gas path technology, the 

, designed to improve the power output and incremental efficiency of its 9E.03 gas turbine fleet. The first installation will occur at Taurus Energy’s 1,250-MW Bazyan Power Plant in Iraq. GE Vernova also agreed to deliver 11 7HA gas turbines and related equipment to 

 to accelerate the company’s unspecified power projects across six states.

ExxonMobil will transfer and permanently store up to 2 MTPA of CO

 near Houston, TX. From the cogeneration facility, the carbon will be transported through ExxonMobil’s CO

 pipeline system to support oil recovery applications and deliver a continuous supply of low-carbon electricity and steam along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Ansaldo Energia signed a contract to design, develop, and construct a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant at the 

 in eastern Hungary. Once commercial operation starts, the 1,000-MW CCGT power plant will use its two-block construction to generate 7,500 GWh of electricity per year for Hungary’s power grid.

Woodside Energy submitted the final investment decision to develop its $17.5 billion 

, with first LNG scheduled for 2029. The facility will initially feature three LNG liquefaction trains with 16.5 MTPA total capacity. bp will be the Louisiana LNG project’s integrated 

. Louisiana LNG Gas Management will purchase up to 640 Bcf of natural gas from bp, with deliveries starting in 2029.

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Turbomachinery News Network. I’m James Cook, assistant editor at 

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 21, 2025, covers news from Capstone Green Energy, bp, Chevron U.S.A., and TMC Compressors.

Capstone Delivers Microturbines, bp Loads LNG Cargo, Chevron Kickstarts Ballymore, TMC Equips LNG Carriers

The City of Winona ordered two C65 integrated combined heat-and-power 

 and a remote monitoring controller from Vergent Power for its wastewater treatment plant. The new turbines, set to be commissioned by April 30, will replace an existing C65 model that operated for over 15 years and had more than 100,000 hours of runtime.

bp successfully loaded its first LNG cargo from the 

 Phase 1 project, located approximately 120 km offshore Mauritania and Senegal’s maritime border. The cargo, designated for export, was loaded onto bp’s floating LNG vessel 10 km offshore. This loading follows first gas flow from GTA in early 2025.

Chevron began producing oil and natural gas at the 

 in the Gulf of America. This subsea tieback is estimated to contain 150 million barrels of oil equivalent recoverable resources to be extracted over the project’s lifetime. The project is slated to produce up to 75,000 barrels of oil per day across three wells connected to the Blind Faith facility.

TMC Compressors is supplying marine-based 

 to Hanwha Ocean to construct 12 new-build LNG carriers. The company’s compressed air systems are designed specifically for offshore and maritime applications and enable the vessel’s crew to perform on-board maintenance while at sea easily.

Welcome to the fifth edition of the Turbomachinery News Network. I’m James Cook, assistant editor at 

The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of April 14, 2025, covers news from EnBW, the Port of Rotterdam, Venture Global, MAN Energy Solutions, and GE Vernova.

EnBW Commissions Plant, Rotterdam Conducts Pilot, Calcasieu Pass Enters Operation, MAN Supplies Propulsion, GE Vernova Equips Plant

EnBW commissioned a power plant equipped with hydrogen-ready gas turbines, one of Germany’s first, at the 

 waste incineration site. EnBW modernized the site with a 62-MW turbine construction featuring waste-heat boilers and hot-water boilers. The new plant will generate 124 MW of electrical energy and 370 MW of thermal energy for Stuttgart.

 between two vessels that transferred 800 cubic meters of liquefied ammonia at -33 ºC. It took approximately 2.5 hours alongside a newly constructed concrete quay. The demonstration validated the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s safety system for ammonia bunkering, with the first ammonia-bunker-fueled ships arriving in 2026 - 2027.

 export facility into commercial operation, allowing long-term customers to offtake low-cost LNG just 68 months after reaching final investment decision. The facility, among the fastest greenfield LNG projects completed to date, holds numerous multi-billion-dollar contracts with key European trade allies. These customers will receive North American LNG for 20-year terms.

In the maritime sector,MAN Energy Solutions will deliver 10 

 to Hindustan Shipyard in India, which will build five fleet support ships for the Indian Navy.

 in Japan kicked off operation using three GE Vernova 9HA.02 gas turbines, three heat recovery steam generators, and steam turbines and generators from Toshiba. The HRSGs were manufactured as pressure part modules in GE Vernova’s factory in South Korea and assembled into prefabricated supermodules in Tongyeong before maritime shipment to Japan. The Goi Thermal Power Station may reduce CO

 emissions by 16% compared to the original plant.

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