Burckhardt Compression wins MTU gas turbine test facility order in Germany

Burckhardt Compression has landed an order from MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg to supply two high-speed compressor solutions for a gas turbine test facility in Ludwigsfelde, Germany. The project is designed to support reliable testing today and future use of natural gas-hydrogen blends of up to 25%.

Why it matters: - The order supports gas turbine testing infrastructure that helps maintain energy security and grid stability in Europe. - MTU’s test facility is being prepared for operation with natural gas-hydrogen blends of up to 25%, a step toward lower-carbon power systems. - The project ties reliability needs in industrial gas turbines to the broader energy transition.

What happened: - Burckhardt Compression secured an order from MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg for two high-speed compressor solutions. - The compressors will be installed at MTU’s gas turbine test facility in Ludwigsfelde, south of Berlin. - The agreement followed close collaboration between Burckhardt Compression and MTU during the project development phase.

The details: - The compressor solution was designed to meet demanding reliability requirements for the application. - MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg uses the facility to conduct performance tests after engine shop visits as part of its maintenance, repair and overhaul services for industrial gas turbine engines. - The test facility currently operates with natural gas. - The site is being prepared for future operation with blends of natural gas and hydrogen of up to 25%. - MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg is the MTU network’s maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist for GE Aerospace’s LMTM-Series industrial gas turbines. - The Ludwigsfelde location is also in the middle of construction on a new production building to handle growing maintenance demand. - Burckhardt Compression’s integrated solution combines compressor technology, system expertise, service capabilities and local project execution.

Between the lines: - The order points to growing demand for equipment that can operate reliably in hydrogen-ready environments. - The project also shows how gas turbine test infrastructure is adapting to longer-term fuel changes without sacrificing near-term operational needs. - Burckhardt Compression is positioning its systems business around customers that need both reliability and transition readiness. - Andreas Brautsch, president of Burckhardt Compression's Systems Division, said reliable gas turbine infrastructure remains essential for security of supply while supporting the energy transition.

What's next: - MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg will continue preparing the Ludwigsfelde facility for hydrogen-ready testing. - The new compressors are expected to support ongoing performance testing as maintenance demand grows. - Burckhardt Compression will execute the project through its system, service and local project capabilities.

The bottom line: - The deal gives Burckhardt Compression a role in a German test facility that is being upgraded for both reliability and a lower-carbon fuel mix.