Ebara Elliott Energy Installs 100-MW Upgrade in Pennsylvania, Enables Full Testing

Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) completed a key electrical upgrade at its manufacturing facility in Jeannette, PA, allowing EEE to perform full-speed, full-load testing of compressors and electrical equipment up to 100 MW (134,102 hp). The upgrade began in late 2022 and, with completion, positions the company as a leader in large-scale turbomachinery testing and a one-stop-shop for design, manufacturing, service, and comprehensive support.

“Now we have one of the largest testing capabilities in the world,” said Mark Babyak, Vice President of New Apparatus Sales. “We’ve got a world-class operation for our customers. This upgrade allows us to help customers transition to greener solutions, and it solidifies our role in supporting a sustainable future for the energy industry.”

EEE collaborated with First Energy on the extensive upgrade project, installing a new power line, main 138-Kv breaker, 100-MVA power transformer, and numerous capacitor banks. This infrastructure delivers reliable and robust energy to the Jeannette facility, directly responding to the growing energy demand within the LNG market.

“With the push to reduce emissions and shorten overall project cycle times, we identified the trend toward high power electrification many years ago,” said Ron Josefczyk, Vice President of Global Manufacturing. “Our expanded capabilities prove our commitment to be a top provider to energy customers—the future of testing starts here.”

Work in the Middle East

In June, EEE signed a major purchase agreement for the installation of a high-speed balancing bunker (HSB) in Saudi Arabia to enhance its local compressor packaging and service capabilities. EEE is expanding its presence in the Kingdom to better support regional clients and to align with localization targets. Operations at the HSB installation and packaging facility are expected to begin in 2027.

And on June 5, EEE broke ground on a new service center in Abu Dhabi. Situated in KEZAD, the service center features two fully air-conditioned production bays, cranes, and advanced technologies, such as laser welding, a spin pit for impeller repairs, and a cylindrical grinding machine.Operation is set to start in the latter half of 2026. The facility is located on a 14,391-square-mile plot with a built-up area of 6,658 square miles. Once operations begin, the center will provide full-service repairs for compressors, steam turbines, expanders, cryogenic pumps, and API pumps.

New Orleans Service Center

In December 2024, EEE finished renovations and repairs on its New Orleans Service Center. Prior to full reconstruction, EEE performed temporary repairs to maintain the center’s operations, including roof patches, reinforced walls, and dehumidification in office areas. New Orleans Service Center offices were damaged by Hurricane Ida and relocated during the final renovation.

EEE’s renovation work included a full reconstruction of the collapsed east wall, a new high bay roof, and a new exterior. The company also renovated office areas and added a modern customer lounge, updated lunchrooms, and installed new shipping and receiving doors with updated facility signage.

Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans with 150-mph maximum sustained winds, causing severe damage to the service center—the east wall fell down and the roof sustained significant deterioration, impacting structural integrity. Following reconstruction, EEE reopened the New Orleans Service Center on December 17 and hosted tours with company leadership.