The MARPOWER Project will participate in the ASME Turbo Expo 2026 (Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition), one of the world’s leading events for turbomachinery and propulsion technologies, taking place from 15 to 19 June at the Allianz MiCo Convention Centre in Milan, Italy. Organised by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the conference is expected to bring together more than 2,500 experts from industry, academia and public institutions to discuss the latest developments in gas turbines, propulsion systems and energy conversion technologies.
Representatives from several MARPOWER partners will contribute to the technical programme through scientific presentations, panel discussions and session leadership activities, showcasing the project’s latest research and engaging with the international turbomachinery community.
MARPOWER Project contributions at ASME Turbo Expo 2026
On 16 June, Professor Teemu Turunen-Saaresti from LUT University will present the paper “Conceptual Design of Hydrogen-Fuelled Maritime Gas Turbine Power Systems” during the technical session “06-02 Advances in Hydrogen Pumping Systems and Maritime Applications” (08:00-10:00, Room N1-N2-N3, North Wing, Level 2). As the third presentation of the session, the talk is expected to begin at approximately 09:00, although the exact timing may vary depending on the duration of preceding presentations.
The research, which included contributions from partners Politecnico di Milano and the German Aerospace Center (DLR), explores the conceptual design of a hydrogen-fuelled maritime gas turbine architecture developed within the framework of the MARPOWER project. The work examines system-level design considerations, component integration requirements and the challenges associated with balancing performance and emissions requirements when operating with hydrogen.
Later that day, Nikhil Shinde from DLR will present “CFD-Based Parametric Design Optimization of a Fuel-Flexible Jet-Stabilized Combustor for Marine Gas Turbines” during the technical session “04-26 Combustion Modelling IV” (16:00-17:30, Room Amber 4, South Wing, Level 2). As the third presentation of the session, the talk is expected to begin at approximately 17:00, subject to the progress of the preceding presentations.
The study focuses on the optimisation of a fuel-flexible combustor concept for marine gas turbines. The research investigates how key design parameters influence combustion stability, emissions and overall performance, supporting the development of advanced combustion systems capable of operating with hydrogen and other alternative fuels while maintaining high efficiency and operational flexibility.
The MARPOWER project will also be featured during the panel session “06-17 From Decentralised Assets to Integrated Energy Systems: The Role of Turbomachinery in Flexible Power and Heat Supply” on 17 June from 10:30 to 12:00 (Room Aqua 2, North Wing, Level 2). Tony Hynes, Executive Vice President for International Sales at Aurelia Technologies, will introduce the project and discuss the contribution of advanced gas turbine technologies to future flexible energy systems.
In addition, Professor Giacomo Persico from Politecnico di Milano will chair several technical sessions during the conference and attend presentations related to ongoing turbomachinery research activities involving his research team, including MARPOWER project.
MARPOWER schedule overview
| Date & Time | Speaker | Contribution | Location |
| 16 June, approx. 09:00 | Teemu Turunen-Saaresti (LUT University) | Conceptual Design of Hydrogen-Fuelled Maritime Gas Turbine Power Systems | Room N1-N2-N3, North Wing, Level 2 |
| 16 June, approx. 17:00 | Nikhil Shinde (DLR) | CFD-Based Parametric Design Optimization of a Fuel-Flexible Jet-Stabilized Combustor for Marine Gas Turbines | Room Amber 4, South Wing, Level 2 |
| 17 June, 10:30-12:00 | Tony Hynes (Aurelia Technologies) | Panel Session: From Decentralised Assets to Integrated Energy Systems: The Role of Turbomachinery in Flexible Power and Heat Supply | Room Aqua 2, North Wing, Level |
About the organiser
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a global not-for-profit professional organisation serving the engineering community through standards development, research, certification, technical publications, professional training and international conferences. With more than 72,000 members across over 130 countries, ASME promotes knowledge exchange and technological innovation across a wide range of engineering disciplines.
About MARPOWER
MARPOWER project is developing an advanced gas turbine-based energy conversion system for maritime transport. The project aims to support the decarbonisation of shipping through the development of a highly efficient and fuel-flexible energy conversion system, capable of operating with renewable hydrogen and other net-zero fuel alternatives, including ammonia, green methane and green methanol.
By combining advanced turbomachinery, innovative combustion technologies and waste heat recovery, the project seeks to reduce emissions while maintaining the reliability, performance and operational flexibility required by the maritime sector during its transition towards cleaner energy sources. The MARPOWER project brings together a multidisciplinary European consortium coordinated by LUT University and comprising Aurelia Technologies, Alfa Laval, Politecnico di Milano, RINA Consulting, RINA Services the University of Vigo,, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Zabala Innovation.