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Baker Hughes, Venture Global and GE Vernova reach power generation agreement
Baker Hughes and Venture Global expand their strategic long-term power generation partnership. (Image: Baker Hughes) Baker Hughes has announced a new Power Frame Agreement with Venture Global and GE Vernova to support the development of behind-the-meter power generation capacity in the United States. The agreement establishes a framework for supplying gas turbines, steam turbines and associated equipment and services for up to 16 new power island units.
Burckhardt Compression names Meier president of Systems Division
Burckhardt Compression has appointed Daniel Meier as president of its Systems Division and a member of Executive Management, effective Nov. 1. Meier succeeds Andreas Brautsch, who has decided to leave the company for personal reasons and will step down from his position on the same date. Meier has spent 19 years with Burckhardt Compression, holding several management positions across the company.
Everllence secures first PARSYN compressor order
PARSYN compressor train for AM Green’s Kakinada project: two RB compressors (left), a gear box (center) and an electric motor (right). (Image:Everllence) Everllence has secured its first commercial order for its PARSYN synthesis gas compressor train, which will be installed at AM Green’s green ammonia production project in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The order marks the first commercial application of PARSYN, a compressor train concept developed specifically for green ammonia production.
Global methane regulations expand, but compliance challenges remain
Methane regulations are expanding across the global natural gas industry, but differences in compliance requirements, emissions measurement and verification standards threaten to complicate international trade and increase costs for operators, according to a new report from the International Gas Union (IGU).
LNG Alliance plans Mexico LNG export project
Freedom LNG LLC, an affiliate of Singapore-based LNG Alliance, has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for authorization to export natural gas to Mexico for liquefaction and subsequent shipment to international markets. The proposed Bravo LNG project would be developed near the Port of Matamoros in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. The facility would have an annual production capacity of approximately 6 million metric tons of LNG, according to the application.
GCS sees opportunity as compression aftermarket enters new growth phase
After roughly 35 years in the gas engine and compression business, Mike Brooks has experienced enough market swings to be cautious about declaring that this time is different. But the new chief executive officer of Global Compression Services (GCS) believes the forces now reshaping the natural gas industry extend beyond a conventional business cycle. “I’ve been in this industry for about 35 years, and I would say I’ve been through five cycles,” Brooks said.
COMPRESSORTech2 launches 2027 reader survey
COMPRESSORTech2 is asking readers to share their outlook for the natural gas compression industry as companies prepare for 2027. Your participation is important in helping the magazine identify the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The findings will help shape COMPRESSORTech2’s editorial coverage while providing the broader compression community with valuable insight into industry expectations and priorities.
Design in Onshore vs. Offshore CCUS applications
IGC package with interstage cooling. Authors: Lukas Biyikli, Siemens Energy, and Marybeth Mcbain CCUS continues to gain traction as a decarbonization pathway across a broad range of industries, including steelmaking, cement, power generation, and pulp and paper. Despite the momentum, many proposed CCUS projects worldwide have failed to reach a final investment decision (FID).
Fornovo Gas acquisition broadens Burckhardt Compression’s reach
A Fornovo Gas worker. Burckhardt Compression said its acquisition of Italy’s Fornovo Gas is intended to do more than expand the Swiss compressor manufacturer’s geographic reach. (Image: Fornovo Gas) Burckhardt Compression’s acquisition of Fornovo Gas is intended to do more than expand the Swiss compressor manufacturer’s geographic reach.
U.S. natural gas production hits record in July
U.S. natural gas production reached a record high in July, driven primarily by increased output from the Permian Basin and continued expansion of pipeline takeaway capacity. Gross withdrawals — the total volume of natural gas produced at the wellhead — averaged 137 Bcf/d in July 2026, the highest monthly level on record.
GPA Midstream honors industry leaders and volunteers at 2026 convention
GPA Midstream recognized a group of industry leaders and volunteers during its 2026 convention in San Antonio, Texas, honoring contributions to the midstream sector, technical advancement and association service. The awards were presented during the Center Stage Luncheon and Chair’s Luncheon. Lifetime and technical achievement Joel Moxley of GPA Midstream and Mark Scripsick, identified as a midstream technical veteran, received Lifetime Achievement Awards.
PETROS, Höegh Evi to develop Kuching LNG terminal
Höegh Evi and PETROS announced plans to develop an LNG terminal in Sarawak, Malaysia. (Image: Höegh Evi) Höegh Evi has entered into an agreement with Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) to jointly develop the proposed Kuching LNG Terminal in Sarawak, Malaysia. The project is planned as part of the Kuching Low-Carbon development and is intended to support power generation in Kuching while providing additional energy infrastructure for future industrial growth.
Farabee joins Railroad Commission as government relations director
The Railroad Commission of Texas has named Worth Farabee as its new government relations director. Farabee will serve as the commission’s liaison to state leadership and members of the Texas Legislature on policy matters affecting the agency, as well as constituent affairs. The Railroad Commission is Texas’ primary regulator for oil and natural gas exploration and production, intrastate pipelines, natural gas utilities and other parts of the state’s energy infrastructure.
Siemens Energy to supply 119 SGT-400 cores for Dynamis mobile power packages
A cutaway view of the SGT-400 core engine. (Siemens Energy) Siemens Energy has agreed to supply 119 SGT-400 gas turbine cores to Dynamis Power Solutions for integration into the company’s mobile power generation packages. The cores, each rated at approximately 15 MW, will be supplied over multiple years beginning in 2027. In total, the units represent more than 1.7 GW of generation capacity.
Plains names Dean Liollio chief operating officer
Plains All American Pipeline has appointed Dean Liollio executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 2. Liollio succeeds Chris Chandler, who is resigning from the company to pursue other interests. Plains said Chandler’s departure is not related to any disagreement concerning the company’s operations, policies or practices. Liollio most recently served as senior vice president, special projects, a position he held since June 2024.
Dallas Fed survey shows stronger gas production, tighter service conditions
Natural gas production accelerated during the third quarter as oil and gas activity continued to expand across the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Eleventh District, although rising costs, longer supplier lead times and sharply different outlooks between producers and service companies continued to shape the market. The Dallas Fed Energy Survey’s broad business activity index remained solidly positive at 38.8 in the third quarter, down from 46.1 in the second quarter.
Tecnimont begins FEED work on 25 mtpa Argent LNG project
Tecnimont USA Inc. has signed a front-end engineering design contract with Argent LNG for its planned 25 million tonnes per annum LNG export facility at Port Fourchon, Louisiana. (Image: Argent LNG) Tecnimont USA Inc. has signed a front-end engineering design contract with Argent LNG for its planned 25 million tonnes per annum LNG export facility at Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Shell approves LNG Canada Phase 2, doubling export capacity
Shell Canada Energy, an affiliate of Shell plc, announced a final investment decision on LNG Canada Phase 2, which will double production capacity at the facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. (Image: LNG Canada) Shell and its partners have taken a final investment decision on the second phase of LNG Canada, clearing the way for an expansion that will double the Kitimat, British Columbia, facility’s production capacity to 28 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
Exline names Whelchel director of operations
Exline Inc. has appointed Keith Whelchel director of operations, repair and manufacturing, giving him responsibility for teams spanning engineering, operations, repair, manufacturing and maintenance. Whelchel brings a background in mechanical engineering, reliability and capital project management.
Mesa expands Wyoming manufacturing for natural gas generation
Mesa Power Solutions’ new 220,000-square-foot manufacturing and administrative campus in Evansville, Wyoming. (Image: Mesa Power Solutions) Mesa Power Solutions has opened a new 220,000-square-foot manufacturing and administrative campus in Evansville, Wyoming, as the company expands production of natural gas-fired generation equipment for data centers, utilities, energy companies and other commercial and industrial customers.
TotalEnergies targets continued oil, gas growth through 2035
TotalEnergies confirmed its objectives of growth for oil, gas & electricity production and free cash flow towards 2030 and presents its ambitions for growth at 2035 horizon. (Image: TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies expects oil and gas production to continue growing through the end of the decade and into the first half of the 2030s as the company advances a portfolio of projects in several major producing regions.
Burckhardt Compression wins MTU order
Burckhardt Compression will supply two high-speed compressor solutions for MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg’s gas turbine test facility in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. Burckhardt Compression has secured an order from MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg to supply two high-speed compressor solutions for the company’s gas turbine test facility in Ludwigsfelde, Germany.
Ebara Elliott Energy secures liquid hydrogen pump contract
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) will supply a highly specialized liquid hydrogen (LH2) pump system to Chart Ferox, a.s., a subsidiary of Baker Hughes’ Chart Industries. (Image: Ebara Elliott Energy) Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) will supply a highly specialized liquid hydrogen (LH2) pump system to Chart Ferox, a.s., a subsidiary of Baker Hughes’ Chart Industries.
Global Compression Services CEO Mike Brooks
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ADIPEC 2026 to focus on energy security, AI and infrastructure
An image from ADIPEC 2025. This year’s event will focus on rising energy demand, infrastructure investment, energy security and artificial intelligence when the global energy conference and exhibition returns to Abu Dhabi Nov. 2-5. ADIPEC 2026 will focus on rising energy demand, infrastructure investment, energy security and artificial intelligence when the global energy conference and exhibition returns to Abu Dhabi Nov. 2-5.
INEOS opens commercial CO₂ storage operation in Denmark
The Greensand CO₂ storage facility, led by INEOS Energy with partners Harbour Energy and the Danish North Sea Fund (Nordsøfonden), is now open. (Image: INEOS) INEOS Energy and its partners have started commercial operations at the Greensand CO₂ storage project in Denmark, establishing a new European carbon capture and storage value chain that could eventually store as much as 8 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Texas regulators approve ExxonMobil Rose CCS project
The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved ExxonMobil’s Rose Carbon Capture and Storage project in Jefferson County, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a development designed to permanently store CO₂ captured from industrial facilities in Southeast Texas. The commission approved the Class VI injection permits in a 2-1 vote Sept. 15, with Commissioner Wayne Christian voting against the permits.
Capstone adds 2 MW to New Mexico midstream power project
Capstone Energy+ has delivered two additional C1000S Signature Series gas turbine systems for a midstream natural gas infrastructure project in southern New Mexico, expanding the customer’s on-site generation fleet to 12 MW. The additional 2 MW represents the latest phase of a multi-year deployment secured through Capstone distributor Horizon Power Systems. The unidentified midstream operator now has 12 C1000S systems operating across six interconnected natural gas facilities.
Venture Global nets 20-year LNG supply agreement with China
Venture Global’s Plaquemines facility in Louisiana. The company announced a new long-term LNG supply agreement with China Gas. (Image: Venture Global) Venture Global and China Gas Holdings have signed a new 20-year agreement for U.S. liquefied natural gas, expanding their long-term relationship despite continuing trade barriers affecting LNG shipments between the United States and China.
Vaisala launches dew point instrument for hazardous gas applications
Vaisala has introduced an intrinsically safe dew point instrument designed for continuous moisture measurement in hydrogen, biomethane, natural gas and other hazardous industrial applications. The DMP370 Intrinsically Safe Dew Point Instrument extends the company’s DRYCAP dew point measurement technology into hazardous locations.
Sapphire acquires Spectrum LNG assets in Arizona, Oklahoma
Spectrum LNG’s Desert Gas plant in Ehrenberg, Arizona. Sapphire Gas Solutions has acquired Spectrum’s assets in Ehrenberg and a site for future expansion in Stroud, Oklahoma. (Image: Spectrum LNG) Sapphire Gas Solutions has acquired Spectrum LNG assets in Arizona and Oklahoma, adding approximately 76,000 gallons per day of operational LNG production capacity to its growing distributed natural gas business.
Black Bayou plans $1.6 billion Louisiana gas infrastructure project
Black Bayou Energy Hub plans to invest $1.6 billion in new natural gas infrastructure in southwest Louisiana, developing a storage and transportation system intended to serve LNG exporters, power generators, utilities and pipeline operators along the Gulf Coast. The project will be centered on the Black Bayou salt dome in Cameron Parish, with infrastructure extending into neighboring Calcasieu Parish.
DNV: LNG bunker vessel fleet may need to double by 2030
The global fleet of LNG bunker vessels may need to more than double by 2030 as growth in The global fleet of LNG bunker vessels may need to more than double by 2030 as growth in LNG-fueled shipping outpaces development of the infrastructure needed to supply those vessels, according to a new DNV white paper. DNV estimates that between 165 and 208 LNG bunker vessels could be required worldwide by the end of the decade.
Woodside COO International Kalms to leave company
Woodside Energy Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer International Daniel Kalms plans to leave the company after a 25-year career that included leadership roles in several of Woodside’s major LNG developments and acquisitions. Kalms joined Woodside in 2001 and was involved in projects that helped expand the Australian company’s international operations and LNG portfolio.
Canadian, Appalachian gas supplies pressure New England prices
Low-cost Appalachian gas, record Canadian imports and softer New England demand pushed regional natural gas prices below the Henry Hub benchmark during much of the spring and summer, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Natural gas at Algonquin Citygate, a key pricing point for New England, averaged $0.43/MMBtu less than Henry Hub from April through July 2026.
Ebara Elliott Energy names VP
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has appointed Fadi Atallah vice president of global sales for its New Apparatus business, effective Sept. 1. Atallah has more than 20 years of experience in energy infrastructure and turbomachinery. He most recently served as vice president of sales for the Middle East and North Africa at Siemens Energy and previously held commercial and project management positions with Baker Hughes, GE Oil & Gas and GE Energy.
Baker Hughes compressors support Yara’s 800,000-ton CO₂ capture project
Yara International has inaugurated a carbon capture and storage facility at its Sluiskil ammonia and fertilizer complex in the Netherlands that will use Baker Hughes compressors as part of a system capable of processing up to 800,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
$14 billion Papua LNG project moves forward
ExxonMobil will take over operatorship of the proposed $14 billion Papua LNG project as the development moves closer to a final investment decision (FID), TotalEnergies said. Papua LNG is designed to produce 5.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from the Elk and Antelope gas fields in Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province. The development includes upstream gas processing facilities, a pipeline connecting the fields with the liquefaction site and LNG infrastructure near Port Moresby.
Twin Stars Compression promotes Borunda to vice president
Twin Stars Compression has promoted Martin Borunda to vice president, continuing a nine-year career with the natural gas compression and equipment services company. Borunda joined Twin Stars as a field mechanic before moving into a supervisor position as the company expanded its Midland, Texas, operations. He subsequently held roles in business development and as an area manager.
EFRC conference to focus on managing reciprocating compressor fleets
Managing reciprocating compressor fleets amid changing operating and economic conditions will be the special topic of the 15th EFRC Conference, scheduled for September 2027 in The Hague, the Netherlands. The European Forum for Reciprocating Compressors (EFRC) said the theme, “Managing your fleet of recips in a dynamic environment,” will examine how operators are responding to shifting demands across fleets of machines operating at multiple sites and under different conditions.
ONEOK to acquire Brazos Midstream assets for $4.4 billion
Brazos Midstream’s Permian Midland Basin natural gas gathering and processing assets. ONEOK has agreed to acquire Brazos Midstream’s Permian Midland Basin natural gas gathering and processing assets for $4.425 billion, significantly expanding the company’s gas processing footprint in one of the most active U.S. producing regions. The transaction will add a large gathering and processing system supported by approximately 600,000 dedicated acres under long-term, fixed-fee contracts.
U.S. LNG exports jump 23% as new capacity comes online
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports increased 23% during the first half of 2026 as new liquefaction capacity entered service and high international gas prices kept existing terminals operating near maximum levels. LNG exports averaged 17.4 Bcf/d during the first six months of the year, up from the same period in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Cornerstones: Worthington Pump and Machinery
The Worthington Pump and Machinery Company was a leader in industrial and marine compressors, pumps, reciprocating engines and other industrial machinery. It was a major supplier of large horizontal gas engine-compressors. In c.1920, with substantial experience in vertical engines as well as in compressors, Worthington developed “unibloc” integral gas engine-compressors. Shown in Fig. 1, these machines had vertical 11.5 in. (292 mm) bore, 12.0 in. (305 mm) stroke power cylinders and vertical 12.0 in.
Commentary: LNG’s next chapter
The latest International Gas Union (IGU) World LNG Report offers plenty of headline-grabbing statistics. Global LNG trade reached a record 436.98 million tonnes in 2025. Developers sanctioned 68.4 million tonnes per annum of new liquefaction capacity, the strongest year for project approvals since 2019. The United States retained its position as the world’s largest LNG exporter, while global liquefaction capacity continues to march toward more than 700 million tonnes by 2030.
Power in the oilfield
Reliable onsite power is becoming as critical to Permian development as drilling rigs and gathering systems. As operators electrify drilling, hydraulic fracturing and production operations, behind-the-meter generation is increasingly viewed as permanent field infrastructure rather than a temporary bridge solution. (Image: INNIO) The Permian Basin’s power challenge is no longer confined to finding temporary electricity for a drilling rig or hydraulic fracturing fleet.
ABO Energy advances 600 MW hydrogen project in Finland
ABO Energy and the City of Oulu have signed a cooperation agreement to advance development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in northern Finland. (Image: City of Oulu / Roni-Kuva Oy) ABO Energy and the City of Oulu have signed a cooperation agreement to advance development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in northern Finland. The agreement covers project development, land-use planning, permitting and studies needed to move the project forward.
Sapphire Gas Solutions acquires EDGE LNG
EDGE LNG’s service area. Sapphire Gas Solutions, a leading provider of distributed energy infrastructure, announced the acquisition of EDGE LNG from affiliates of Blue Water Energy. Sapphire Gas Solutions has acquired EDGE LNG from affiliates of Blue Water Energy, expanding its distributed LNG business with approximately 200,000 gal/day of liquefaction capacity. The acquisition adds EDGE’s modular LNG production equipment to Sapphire’s existing transportation, storage and distribution operations.
2026 Otztaler Radmarathon Results: Burke and Meyer dominate the high-alpine classic
Date Published: 30 Aug 2026 , Last Updated: 30 Aug 2026 The 2026 edition of the Otztaler Radmarathon delivered another dramatic day in the Tyrolean Alps, with Jack Burke and Janine Meyer emerging as the strongest riders on a course that continues to define Europe’s toughest amateur cycling challenge.
Kobelco expands Houston compressor service facility
Kobelco Compressors America, Inc. (KCA) officially celebrated the grand re-opening of its expanded Houston Service Shop (HSS) in La Porte, Texas. (Image: Kobelco Compressors) Kobelco Compressors America (KCA) has expanded its Houston Service Shop in La Porte, Texas, increasing its capacity for compressor overhauls and aftermarket services. The company marked the completion of the expansion with a grand reopening Aug.
Copeland targets changing RNG market with standardized compressor platform
Copeland’s Vilter VSGX single-screw compressor is designed for mid- to large-scale biogas digester applications. (Image: Copeland) The growing renewable natural gas market is creating a wider range of compression requirements as developers pursue food waste projects, co-digestion and centralized processing models alongside traditional landfill and dairy digester applications.
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