Heat Exchanger World Magazine May 2026

Industry News

NuScale & Ebara Elliott Energy announce partnership

NuScale Power Corporation( SMR) and Ebara Elliott Energy( EEE) have announced a collaborative research program to develop and field-test a commercial-scale high-temperature steam compressor designed to integrate NuScale Power Modules™( NPMs) with petrochemical plants requiring process heat. The initiative aims to demonstrate how NuScale’ s small modular reactor( SMR) technology can supply high-temperature industrial steam, combined with Ebara Elliott Energy’ s turbomachinery expertise. EEE brings more than a century of experience in compressors, turbines, and pumps, with thousands of units operating continuously in global chemical and industrial facilities. NuScale is the first SMR developer

to receive U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission design approval for its reactor technology. Under the program, the companies will jointly develop, manufacture, and integrate key turbomachinery and energy conversion systems to enable nuclear-powered process heat for petrochemical applications. The system is designed to deliver reliable steam at temperatures of 500 ° C or higher using NuScale Power Modules, with thermal isolation provided through an intermediate heat exchanger and further temperature elevation achieved via adiabatic compression. The collaboration targets a firstof-its-kind application of SMR technology for industrial process heat in petrochemical operations,

aiming to provide a low-carbon, high-efficiency energy solution for energy-intensive sectors. The compressor system is targeted for completion in 2027, with partners currently seeking candidates for field testing in the next phase.

The project highlights growing industry interest in nuclearbased industrial decarbonization and represents a step toward commercial deployment of SMRs beyond traditional electricity generation markets.

John Cockerill wins HRSG retubing contract

John Cockerill recently announced that its After Sales Energy team has secured a significant contract for the retubing of two heat recovery steam generators( HRSGs) commissioned in Dubai in 2001. The project highlights the company’ s continued commitment to long-term service excellence and customer support in the region. The client operates 24 combined cycle units, nine of which are equipped with HRSGs supplied by John Cockerill. This extensive installed base has enabled the development of strong, long-standing relationships, supported by regular collaboration on inspections, spare parts, and engineering services. The current scope involves the complete retubing of two boilers, a critical operation aimed at extending asset lifetime and ensuring sustained

performance. Work began in February and is being executed in full compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements. As additional units are expected to undergo similar upgrades, execution excellence remains essential. The project underscores the professionalism, rigor, and dedication of the teams involved, who continue to deliver high-quality results despite challenging conditions in the region.

Good Heat unveils 200MWh eTES project Arcadia

Good Heat recently announced the launch of Project Arcadia, a landmark 200 MWh electrified thermal energy storage( eTES) deployment for a food manufacturing facility in Victoria. The project represents a major step forward in decarbonizing industrial heat, one of the most challenging sectors in the energy transition. The eTES system will use renewable electricity to generate and store high-temperature heat, which will be delivered on demand as steam to the facility. Operating continuously, the system is designed to replace the majority of the plant’ s natural gas consumption, significantly reducing exposure to volatile gas markets while lowering emissions. Project Arcadia also delivers immediate economic benefits, with reduced operating costs from day one under a long-term heat supply

agreement. By removing upfront capital requirements and managing system complexity, Good Heat enables industrial customers to adopt renewable heat without operational disruption. Supported by collaborations with utilities, grid operators, and government bodies, the project demonstrates a scalable model for electrifying industrial heat and accelerating the transition to lowcarbon energy systems globally.

UNITED HEAT advances cross-border heat systems

A historic moment for Poland and Germany: After six years of intensive planning, the groundbreaking ceremony for the cross-border district heating project UNITED HEAT took place today in the twin city of Görlitz / Zgorzelec. With UNITED HEAT, the two cities and their partners are realizing a pioneering project that will ensure a sustainable heat supply for the citizens of both cities in the long term. With a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Görlitz wastewater treatment plant, the Görlitz municipal utility( SWG AG), a Veolia company, and the Polish heat supplier SEC Zgorzelec, a subsidiary of E. ON, are sending a powerful signal for the European energy transition.

The importance of the project was reflected in the high-profile guest list: Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Konrad Wojnarowski, Undersecretary of State of the Polish Ministry of Energy, Saxony ' s Minister- President Michael Kretschmer and Paweł Gancarz, Marshal of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, together with Mayor Octavian Ursu( Görlitz) and Mayor Rafał Gronicz( Zgorzelec), celebrated this milestone of German-Polish cooperation. By 2030, both cities will have completely converted their heat generation to renewable energy sources. This will involve the use of

solar thermal energy with seasonal storage, heat recovery from the lake and wastewater, biomass boilers, and power-to-heat plants. This

transformation will enable annual

CO 2 savings of nearly 50,000 tons. This is roughly equivalent to the emissions of 28,000 cars per year.

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