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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied an industry petition seeking to delist stationary combustion turbines from the agency’s list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) major source categories regulated […] The post EPA Denies Industry Petition to Delist Stationary Combustion Turbines as Hazardous Pollutants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a time where capacity revenues are pricing lower and many generation owners find that their facilities are not being dispatched for energy on a consistent basis, reliable revenue streams […] The post FERC Proposal Would Cut Reactive Power Compensation, a Potential Hit to Independent Power Producer’s Revenue Mix appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power, a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), announced the company has received an order for gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation system equipment for Lamma Power Station’s […] The post Mitsubishi Power Supports New Gas-Fired Unit in Hong Kong appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A coal-fired power plant in South Korea will use equipment from GE Vernova’s Gas Power business as the facility switches to burn natural gas as soon as 2027. GE Vernova […] The post GE Will Support Major South Korean Coal-to-Gas Conversion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In 2002, the government of Saudi Arabia moved to step up the private sector’s role in the kingdom’s economy by opening the production of power and desalinated water. Saudi firms […] The post ACWA Power: Crossroads for Exponential Growth in Power and Water  appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has moved to retire its iconic 1.3-GW Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it—with notable urgency—with a 1.5-GW modern complex featuring a […] The post TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Marking the completion of its spin-off from GE, GE Vernova began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 2 as an independent company “singularly focused” on accelerating the […] The post A Bold Beginning: GE Vernova Charts Course for Electrification and Decarbonization in Market Debut appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The future of gas turbines and hydrogen are intricately intertwined. Gas turbine manufacturers know that they need their equipment to be ready to operate on higher levels of hydrogen as electrolysis technology The post Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than a The post Critical Importance of Annual Turbine Oil Analysis appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A significant disconnect between political rhetoric and the practical realities of energy production is posing an insidious hurdle for the future of power,  former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) has warned. […] The post Landrieu: Politics Not Aligned with Energy Reality appeared first on POWER Magazine.

CPS Energy will acquire Talen Energy’s 1.7-GW portfolio—comprising three natural gas–fired power plants—in the Texas market for $785 million. The nation’s largest municipally owned power entity on March 27 said […] The post CPS Energy to Acquire Talen’s 1.7-GW Gas Power Fleet in Texas for $785M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Eight engineering, procurement, and construction contract packages have been unveiled for the UK’s Teesside-based Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), a landmark integrated project that could become one of the […] The post UK Commercial Gas Power Project Equipped With Carbon Capture Unveils Contractors appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the era of cloud computing, the immense potential of planned predictive maintenance (PPM) cannot be denied. Access to a broad range of application programming interfaces could revolutionise critical component […] The post Combining the Digital and the Personal in CCPP Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its […] The post Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The winter heating season, which is often defined as November through March in the U.S., is coming to an end with natural gas inventories 37% above the five-year average, according […] The post U.S. Natural Gas Supplies High, Prices at Record Low appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Can a requirement to simply disclose information truly be a big deal? Can a requirement that only applies to big companies, or companies that do business in California, actually impact […] The post Get Ready For California’s Three Sweeping New Climate Disclosure Laws appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Entergy Louisiana has asked state officials for approval to build a floating natural gas-fired power plant that would serve areas along the Gulf Coast. The utility’s recent March filing with […] The post Floating Gas-Fired Power Station Planned Off Louisiana Coast appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the global power industry pivots toward decarbonization and decentralization, major manufacturers of diesel and gas engines are strategically adapting to change. While large power plants frequently garner The post Shifting Gears: How Diesel and Gas Engines Are Thriving in the New Power Paradigm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency The post Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW Coastal The post POWER Digest [March 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) play a critical role in providing power grids with additional electricity, supporting reliability and resilience during periods of high demand. Combined cycle power plants The post Auxiliary Boilers Can Reduce Cold-Start Times for CCGTs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

While the effects of extreme summer weather are one thing, even regular summer weather can wreak havoc on steam and water analysis systems (SWAS) without adequate preparation. Summer sunshine and […] The post Preparing Steam and Water Analysis Equipment for Summer Heat appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will drop requirements covering existing natural gas-fired power plants in its final Section 111 rule regulating power sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is […] The post EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in […] The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A new natural gas-fired peaker plant being built on Colorado’s eastern plains will feature aeroderivative gas power packages from GE Vernova. The Mountain Peak Power Plant, which will be managed […] The post New Colorado Gas-Fired Plant Will Feature GE Vernova Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in February issued a final rule imposing tighter restrictions on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or soot.  The final rule, issued on Feb. 7, strengthens […] The post EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The interim CEO of Texas-based NRG Energy Inc. said the company plans to apply for up to $900 million in loans from the state in order to finance construction of […] The post NRG Will Seek $900 Million in Loans to Build New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Direct air capture (DAC) holds promise to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, potentially becoming a crucial tool in the battle against climate change. Amidst heated debates over its feasibility, […] The post Clearing the Air: Is Direct Air Capture a Savior, Distraction, or a Trojan Horse?   appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its “Union database,” or UDB, to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the […] The post EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Ansaldo Energia has successfully demonstrated its constant pressure sequential combustion (CPSC) technology—designed for a novel, hydrogen-optimized combustor based on its flagship GT36 H-class gas turbine model—can flexibly operate with up […] The post Ansaldo Energia Reports Hydrogen Breakthrough for Gas Turbine Sequential Combustion Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

EnergyAustralia has begun operations at the 320-MW Tallawarra B gas-fired power station in New South Wales (NSW)—Australia’s first peaking power plant capable of operating on a natural gas and hydrogen […] The post Pioneering GE F-Class Hydrogen-Capable Gas Power Plant Begins Operations in Australia  appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Texas-based energy company has announced plans to build a 1.2-GW natural gas-fired power plant in Lee County, Texas, with construction expected to begin in 2025. Sandow Lakes Energy Co. […] The post New 1.2-GW Natural Gas-Fired Plant Announced for Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A third gas-fired unit planned at a power plant in Uzbekistan will use equipment from Mitsubishi Power, the company announced on Feb. 13. Mitsubishi said the 600-MW Navoi 3 facility […] The post Mitsubishi Turbine Will Power New Gas-Fired Plant in Uzbekistan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

German officials announced a new plan for the country’s power generation, a strategy that includes putting at least 10 GW of new gas-fired capacity up for tenders. Officials on Feb. […] The post Germany Will Support 10 GW of New Gas Plants, With Eye Toward Hydrogen appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Collaboration was the main success factor in the deployment of an all-carrier enterprise distributed antenna system (DAS) for a Midwest power plant. The Problem A power plant in the Midwestern […] The post Distributed Antenna System Solves Power Plant Communications Problem appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova will collaborate with Japanese integrated heavy industry group IHI Corp. to develop a retrofittable 100% ammonia-capable gas turbine combustion system that would be compatible with GE’s 6F.03, 7F, […] The post GE Vernova, IHI Developing Novel Ammonia-Capable Gas Turbine Combustor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has urged conservation as it grapples with record-high power demand amid extremely cold temperatures and near-zero wind chill over its seven-state region in the Southeast. […] The post TVA Urges Conservation as Cold Snap Sets All-Time Peak Demand Record appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PJM has urged Talen Energy to delay its deactivation of two of four units at the 840-MW coal, oil, and gas–fired Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station in Maryland until transmission […] The post PJM Urges Delayed Retirement of 840-MW Fossil Fuel Power Plant, Citing Reliability Impacts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AES Corp. has ended operations at one of the group’s four remaining natural gas-fired power plants in California. AES on Dec. 31 shut down its 1,300-MW Redondo Beach Generating Station, […] The post AES Closes California Natural Gas-Fired Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Varnish is one of the most widespread issues in power plants. It’s the hard, oil-insoluble organic residue that cannot be easily removed from mechanical components. It typically occurs in turbines […] The post A Proactive Approach to Treating Varnish Can Prevent Significant Downtime at Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said three new natural gas–fired units entered commercial operation on Dec. 31 at the Paradise Combined Cycle Plant near Drakesboro, Kentucky (Figure 1). “Natural gas […] The post Three Combustion Turbines Added to TVA’s Paradise Site, More to Come at Other Locations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mexico’s expansion of its power generation capacity, particularly from natural gas, continues as GE Vernova and Iberdrola Mexico on Jan. 3 announced the start of commercial operation of the 766-MW […] The post GE Vernova, Iberdrola Mexico Bring New Gas-Fired Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fifty years after the first global oil shock in 1973, the world’s energy sector is again facing high geopolitical tensions and uncertainty—though this time around, “pressures are coming from multiple The post A Multi-Dimensional Crisis: Six Global Power Sector Trends to Watch appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends The post Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Azerbaijan’s First Utility-Scale Solar Project Online. Officials in Azerbaijan in November announced the country’s first and largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plant is now operating. The The post POWER Digest [January 2024] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Steam turbines are used in many applications on various scales to drive equipment such as pumps, compressors, and generators. Routine maintenance, as laid out by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is The post Optimizing Turbine Repair Resources appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Federal regulators in 2023 proposed a variety of new air quality rules, and 2024 is likely to see these proposals become final and enforceable. Here’s a look at the past year, and a look ahead at the major The post A Review of Air Quality Rules and a Look at 2024 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Boilers obviously play an important role in the power generation industry, providing the mechanism to convert heat produced by burning fuel into steam that can be used to drive a […] The post A Boiler for Any Occasion appeared first on POWER Magazine.