MHI Compressor International Corporation (MCOI), a leader in the design and manufacture of compressors, steam turbines and associated auxiliary systems, has launched a new performance test stand for API617 centrifugal compressor testing in Houston. The new test stand conducts PTC 10 Type 2 performance testing and mechanical running tests on small to midsize compressors, for the oil and gas, fertilizer, methanol and other industries. As the only OEM to have a compressor test stand performing PTC 10 Type 2 testing in the Gulf Coast region, MCOI will be able to manufacture, assemble and test exclusively within the U.S.