Western Turbine Users Inc, the world’s largest independent organization of aeroderivative gas-turbine owner/operators, celebrates 35 years of service to the industry at its annual conference and expo, March 30-April 2, 2025, in the Long Beach Convention Center. What follows is an overview of the upcoming 34th WTUI meeting, plus technical highlights from last year’s conference. […]

AGB—Accessory gearbox (also called the transfer gearbox) AVR—Automatic voltage regulator CCM—Condition maintenance manual CCR—Customized customer repair CDP—Compressor discharge port CFF—Compressor front frame COD—Commercial operating date CPLM—Critical-parts life management CRF—Compressor rear frame CWC—Customer web center (GE) DEL—Deleted part DLE—Dry, low emissions combustor DOD—Domestic object damage EM—Engine manual FFA—Front frame assembly FOD—Foreign object damage FPI—Fluorescent penetrant inspection

ProEnergy’s growing presence on the aeroderivative gas turbine stage is undeniable, owning and operating 2.4GW of peaking capacity, along with complete overhaul services for LM6000 and LM2500 engines, and turnkey powerplant development. Customers and industry leaders from around the globe filled the seats at its third annual conference, PEC2024, in November. The exciting future for

The gas turbine industry is at a critical juncture. With increasing operational demands, workforce shortages, and evolving maintenance challenges, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of aeroderivative gas turbines, particularly dispatchable assets like the LM6000 and LMS100 fleets, has never been more vital. Luckily, some creative outfits are adapting to the new paradigm with the right

Online forums sponsored by gas-turbine user groups are of increasing value to owner/operators, especially given today’s smaller O&M staffs at simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and cogeneration plants and the loss of experienced personnel to retirement and better opportunities. Long gone are the days of on-the-job training when new employees would tag along with experienced crews to grow

Mariposa Energy Project Owned by Diamond Generating Corp Operated by DGC Operations 200 MW, gas-fired 4 × 0 LM6000PC-powered (Sprint equipped) peaking plant, located in Alameda County, Calif Plant manager: Justin Crook Background. Mariposa is required to start and come to full load within 30 minutes. The plant uses 19% aqueous ammonia for NOx control

Mashav Energy Owned by Mashav Initiating & Development| Operated by Mashav Energy 122 MW, 2 × 1 LM6000PF-powered combined cycle with a Siemens 300 steam turbine/generator, located in Ramia, Israel Plant manager: Yohay Aviguy Challenge. Water is the lifeblood of powerplants, especially those located in desert environments. Every effort must be made to conserve this

Shoreham Energy LLC Owned by J-Power USA Development Co Operated by NAES Corp 90 MW, 2 × 0 LM6000PC-powered peaking plant equipped to burn only liquid fuel, located in Shoreham, NY Plant manager: Kenneth Ford Challenge. Shoreham’s gas turbines were supplied with FOD-screen (foreign object damage) access doors designed for manual installation/removal to permit semi-annual

REO Cogeneration Plant Owned and operated by Lansing Board of Water & Light 100 MW, 2 × 1 LM6000PF-powered combined cycle equipped with IST once-through steam generators, located in Lansing, Mich Plant manager: Tom Dickinson Challenge. The REO Cogeneration Facility, COD 2014, in 2018 began experiencing operational complications that, in hindsight, could be attributed to

Equus Power 1 LP Owned by J-Power USA Development Co Operated by NAES Corp 48 MW, dual-fuel 1 × 0 LM6000-powered peaking plant, located in Freeport, NY Plant manager: Kenneth Ford Challenge. Equus’ Higgot-Kane anti-icing system is mounted on the gas turbine exhaust section and relies on exhaust gas to heat air drawn into the