European Energy’s Kassø Power-to-X Facility Obtains Methanol Certification
The European Union granted the certification due to Kassø’s use of renewable electricity, biogenic CO2, and compliance with balance and traceability standards.
Portuguese Navy Awards MAN Energy Multiple Contracts for 175D Engines
West Sea-Estaleiros Navais will install 12x175D engines on six offshore patrol vessels and Damen Shipyards will use the engines on a multi-purpose vessel.
Concepts NREC’s Agile Engineering Design System Gets a Rotordynamic Upgrade
The update also includes a new computational fluid dynamics code powered by a graphics processing unit, running 15 - 120x quicker than current rotating machinery solvers.
Baker Hughes Installs Cordant Across Sinochem's Chemical Plants
Sinochem will use the cloud-based turbomachinery data to scale best practices, improve asset performance, and drive efficiencies.
IHI’s Vacuum Pump, Gas-Bearing Technology Tackles Fuel Efficiency
IHI Corp. is researching aircraft electrification and hydrogen fuel technologies and developing a vacuum pump to enhance operational efficiency.
MTU Expands Facility, GE Vernova Launches TM2500, Rolls-Royce Updates Automation, Homer City Uses Gas, bp’s First Gas at Cypre
The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of March 31, 2025, covers news from MTU Maintenance, GE Vernova, Rolls-Royce, Homer City Energy Campus, and bp.
bpTT Produces First Gas at Cypre Development Project Offshore Trinidad
Phase 1 development, completed in 2024, included four wells. In late 2025, three additional wells will be built connected to bp’s Juniper platform.
GE Vernova’s H-Class Turbines Power New Pennsylvania Data Center
The Homer City Energy Campus will utilize natural gas extracted from the Marcellus Shale, delivering up to 4.5 GW to address local data center-driven energy demand.
MHI’s GTF Advantage Aero Engine Obtains Federal Aviation Administration Certification
The GTF Advantage engine increases payload capacity, extends flight range, and lowers CO2 emissions with improved take-off thrust and fuel efficiency.
H2SITE’s Membrane Separator Paves Road to Hydrogen Infrastructure, Economy
Andres Galnares, CEO of H2SITE, says the palladium-alloy membrane simplifies hydrogen transportation through onsite generation with carrier molecules.
Dr. Delgado Shares Turbo Lab’s Research Updates, Path for Texas A&M Grads
Dr. Delgado says Turbo Lab graduates are engaged with classes and real-life operating experience before entering the OEM and end-user workforce.
Rolls-Royce, Singapore Institute of Technology Developing Tech for Maritime Industry
Rolls-Royce will install the NautIQ Foresight system on a pilot vessel, collecting performance data to improve automation for future testing.
Operating and Design Modifications Improve HRSG Efficiency
At WTUI, Jack Odlum of HRST explains two ways to optimize HRSG efficiency: operational efficiency and thermal efficiency.
Flow Modeling Provides Data-Filled Window into Gas Turbine, Plant Performance
Matt Gentry of Airflow Sciences says faster processing speeds and improved computing allow flow models to present turbine data more quickly and accurately.
ETN Global Addresses CCUS, Hydrogen Deployment as Capacity Gap Grows
Natural gas-powered thermal generation, carbon capture, and hydrogen must complement renewable energies as grid stability and capacity becomes paramount.
GE Vernova Unveils Water-Free, Mobile Aeroderivative Gas Turbine
The TM2500 turbine will provide emergency power for utilities, municipalities, data centers, and other industries with its rapid start-up cycle.
WTUI 2025 Spotlights Uptick in Gas Turbine Orders
2024 was a banner year for gas turbines, as orders were up 32%, with GE Vernova leading the pack, according to Mark Axford and Tony Brough.
MTU Maintenance Expands Gas Turbine MRO Facility in Germany
The new industrial gas turbine field-service shop will house an engine dock and apprentice workshop to train and qualify mechanics.
IHI Validates Aviation Vacuum Pump for Aerodynamic Control Systems
The gas-bearing equipped system maintains stable performance during changes in atmospheric pressure, specifically in low-density air flights.
GE Vernova’s Aeroderivative Turbines Expand Capacity at Missouri Generating Station
Springfield City Utilities will require increased power generation capacity by 2026 due to higher electricity demand, aging power assets, and extreme weather events.
GE Conducts Outage, Inaugurates XEOS, Baker Hughes Executes Drilling, KHI Builds Demo Facility, LNGameChanger Develops Powertrain
The Turbomachinery News Network, for the week of March 24, 2025, covers news from GE Vernova, GE Aerospace, Baker Hughes, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and LNGameChanger.
LNGameChanger Consortium is Decarbonizing Maritime Sector with New LNG Power Train
The maritime LNG-fired power train combines solid-oxide fuel cells with onboard CO2 liquefaction and storage, decarbonizing maritime transport vessels.
GE Aerospace Invests €78M in European Commercial, Defense Manufacturing
The funding covers new machines, test cells, inspection technologies, and more across Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, and Romania.
Baker Hughes to Conduct Drilling Operations at Dubai’s Margham Gas Storage Project
The CoilTrak coiled-tubing system, in combination with integrated compressor lines, establishes a reliable power system with reduced CO2 emissions at the Margham project.
Kawasaki Constructing Demo Facility for New Hydrogen Compressor: KM Comp-H2
The centrifugal hydrogen compressor uses a newly developed impeller to handle high flow rates, boost hydrogen pressure, and improve liquefaction efficiency.
GE Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik Inaugurate Engine Maintenance Facility: XEOS
XEOS is currently supporting LEAP-1B and 1A shop visits, module work, and engine testing, and it plans to expand overhaul capacity and repair capability in the coming months.
MAN Energy Solutions’ Dual-Fuel Engines to Drive Floating Power Plants
The dual-fuel engines will allow Karpowership’s power-plant barges to use various available fuels specific to their operating locations in energy-starved regions.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to Deliver Methanol-Powered Vessels for Japan’s Shipping Industry
Increased vehicle loading and transport capacities allow greater leeway in the ship allocation schedule, securing more holiday and rest time for the crew.
GE Vernova, Saudi Electricity Lead First Gas Turbine Outage at Riyadh Plant
The project demonstrated the culmination of Saudi Arabia's engineering talent development, including training, certifications, practical experience, and more.
Hitachi Global Air Power Broadens Sales, Services Regions for Major Sullair Distributors
Four key distributors will expand their parts, compressors, and additional products and services across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and more.
