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CompressorTECH2 Reader Survey 2026
1.
Please indicate the type of business that best applies to your company (check all that apply):
Reciprocating engine and electric motor manufacturing
Distribution, service and overhaul of compressors and engines
Consulting engineers or contracting
Gas production, gas gathering, gas processing and refining and gas transmission pipeline operators
Manufacturers of compressor components, power transmission products, controls and instrumentation, lubrication, emissions, testing and analyzing equipment
Compressor manufacturing and packagers
Gas turbine, steam turbine and turbomachinery manufacturing
R&D, technical support organizations, technical universities and libraries, students
Other (please specify)
2.
Which of the following best describes your role within the organization? (select all that apply)
Sales & marketing
New product design/development
Engineering and design
Executive management
Purchaser or purchasing influencer
Research and development
Design influencer
Other (please specify)
3.
Compared to this year, the gas compression industry in 2026 will be:
Better than 2025
Worse than 2025
About the same
Please elaborate your answer
4.
What is the biggest challenge facing the gas compression industry (regulation, staffing, supply chains, interest rates, etc.)?
Regulation
Staffing and skills shortages
Supply chain issues
Economic volatility
Please elaborate your answer
5.
Will your company’s capital spending in 2026 be:
Higher than 2025
About the same as 2025
Less than 2025
Not sure
Please elaborate on your answer
6.
Which geographic region holds the most growth opportunity for the gas compression market over the next five years? (Please select one)
Asia
Europe
Middle East
South America
Africa
China
North America
Don't know
7.
How would you describe the overall impact of the Trump administration on the oil and gas industry?
Crucial
Somewhat important, but not make or break
Not significant
Please elaborate on your answer
8.
How have U.S. trade tariffs affected your company’s business in the past year?
Negatively — increasing costs or delaying equipment deliveries
Positively — improving domestic competitiveness
No significant impact
Too early to tell
Please elaborate on your answer:
9.
What changes to trade policy would most benefit your business in 2026?
10.
Which natural gas–based alternative fuel holds the most opportunity for growth in the next five years?
LPG
CNG
LNG
Hydrogen
Other (please specify)
11.
What best describes your opinion of the future of hydrogen and natural gas blending?
The next big thing
Too early to tell
A niche market at most
12.
What is your company currently doing in relation to hydrogen?
Watching and waiting
Investing heavily
No current involvement
Discussing, but not spending significantly
Please elaborate on your answer:
13.
How do you expect artificial intelligence (AI) to affect your business in the next five years?
Improve operational efficiency and maintenance
Enhance customer service and analytics
Reduce workforce needs through automation
Increase cybersecurity or data management risks
No major impact expected
14.
Has your company already adopted AI or machine-learning tools in its operations?
Yes — in active use
In testing or pilot stages
Discussed, but not implemented
Not currently under consideration
15.
In which areas do you see the greatest potential for AI in the gas compression industry?
Predictive maintenance and diagnostics
Supply chain and logistics optimization
Emissions monitoring and compliance
Workforce planning and training
Other (please specify)
16.
How do you expect midstream compression demand to change in 2026?
Increase significantly
Increase moderately
Remain stable
Decline slightly
Decline significantly
Please elaborate on your answer:
17.
What is the most significant operational challenge your company faces in expanding or maintaining pipeline capacity?
Labor and contractor availability
Financing and capital allocation
Equipment lead times and supply chain bottlenecks
Permitting and regulatory delays
Other (please specify)
18.
How is electrification affecting your compression operations?
No current plans to electrify
Evaluating hybrid or dual-drive systems
Expanding electric-drive compression capacity
Continuing to rely primarily on gas-driven compression
Please elaborate on your answer:
19.
Which segment of the midstream value chain offers the greatest growth opportunity for your company in the next three years?
Storage and peak-shaving facilities
Gas gathering and field compression
LNG feed gas and export infrastructure
Gas processing and treating
Transmission pipeline projects
Please elaborate on your answer:
20.
What types of topics would be most beneficial to your organization or your role that are not currently covered elsewhere?
Workforce development
Electrification
Supply chain trends
Hydrogen and alternative fuels
Regulations and policy
Emissions reduction
Artificial intelligence and digital technology
Other (please specify)
21.
What additional types of content would you like to see in COMPRESSORtech2?
Regulatory and policy analysis
Other (please specify)
In-depth company profiles
Market data and forecasts
Expert opinion columns
Technology case studies
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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