John Crane Backs Geothermal Project with Sealing Technology, Testing Services

John Crane was contracted to support a next-generation geothermal power generation project in the United States: The company will supply a comprehensive portfolio of sealing technologies for high-performance turbomachinery applications, including wet seals, separation seals, couplings, and dynamic testing services. These components and services will ensure operational reliability and safety in a technically demanding environment, in which performance, precision, and uptime are vital.

Project management and engineering teams will support the technology’s delivery and installation, with a primary focus on execution, testing, and long-term operational reliability. The project falls under an advanced geothermal development designed to provide reliable, carbon-free baseload power using drilling techniques and modern surface power generation technology. It will help to unlock geothermal energy at scale, in addition to supporting long-term decarbonization and energy security through continuous power generation.

“Projects like this show how engineering expertise can directly support the transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems,” said Ruben Alvarez, President of John Crane. “Geothermal has the potential to deliver reliable, low-carbon power at scale, and we are proud to apply our technology, experience, and collaborative approach to help make that possible.”

The entire project development is part of a broader geothermal program in the United States, representing a growing confidence in geothermal as a scalable and commercially viable source of clean energy. Once operational, the project will expand access to low-carbon power while demonstrating how advanced engineering can support next-generation energy systems.

John Crane’s selection further strengthens its position in the geothermal market and aligns with a broader strategy to support energy transition markets, such as geothermal, hydrogen, carbon capture, and sustainable power generation.

Artemis II Mission

In early February 2026, John Crane and other Smiths Group businesses agreed to deliver various technologies to support NASA’s Artemis II space mission, scheduled to launch in February 2026. The company is supplying highly specialized filtration sieves for the vessel’s propellant management devices, which separate liquid and gas phases in propellant tanks to enable effective and reliable thrust in low-gravity environments.

The filtration sieves are designed to endure extreme vibration, pressure, and temperature variations during launch and space travel; therefore, the technology is manufactured to significantly high specifications. Additional Smiths Group businesses are supporting key systems aboard the Artemis II mission:

• Flex-Tekis delivering highly engineered components for the Orion Space Launch System, such as rigid tubing to safely transfer fuel, gas, and hot air in the rocket’s primary propulsion and air systems.
• Smiths Interconnect will supply high-speed cable assemblies and connectors for mission communications.

Sealing Technologies

In December 2025, John Crane signed a multi-year Global Framework Agreement (GFA) with a large-scale international energy company, establishing a partnership to improve equipment reliability, standardize performance across global operations, and solve critical roadblocks in seal management. Per the GFA, John Crane will deliver a wide range of sealing technologies and lifecycle services, including pump mechanical seals, compressor dry gas seals, seal support systems, reliability programs, field service engineering, failure analysis, and overall training.

The agreement offers the customer a consistent reliability model across all participating sites and aligns with a plan to streamline supplier engagement and bolster global reliability governance across its asset portfolio. Also, it blazes a pathway for expanded dry gas seal support, improved lifecycle optimization, and broader reliability improvements in multiple regions.