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Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill in the state legislature that sponsors say would provide an easier path to build new power plants, including natural gas-fired facilities, and lower utility bills for ratepayers as part of the process. The post Maryland Officials Support Gas Plants Among Cleaner Forms of Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Dominion Energy has asked Virginia officials to approve its request to build a new 1-GW natural gas-fired power plant, as the company seeks to add more generation capacity to help serve surging demand from data centers. The post Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a hearing that underscored the mounting challenges facing the American power sector, industry leaders warned Congress that the nation’s power infrastructure is approaching a precarious juncture as unprecedented demand […] The post Lawmakers Scrutinize Power Sector’s Future as Surging Demand Raises Alarms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

U.S.-based energy tech company Baker Hughes is joining with Australia's Woodside Energy in an initiative to develop a lower-carbon power generation technology solution specifically designed for oil and gas, heavy industries, and other smaller-scale applications. The post Baker Hughes, Woodside Energy Developing Decarbonization Solution Utilizing NET Power Platform appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Electric Hydrogen, a global manufacturer of high-power electrolyzer plants, on March 6 announced a strategic partnership with Titan, a Texas-based process equipment manufacturing group, for the fabrication and assembly of its 100-MW electrolyzer plant product. The post Electric Hydrogen, Titan Join to Manufacture Electrolyzer Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PPL subsidiaries Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities Company (KU) have proposed to upgrade environmental controls at a 1974-built coal unit, build two new gas-fired power plants […] The post LG&E, KU Propose $3.7B Power Buildout: 1.3 GW of New Gas Plants, $153M Coal Unit Upgrade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The decentralization of electricity production and delivery is evident in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, as businesses move to produce their own power to ensure a reliable and resilient supply The post A Business-Like Approach to Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Modern reciprocating engines are enabling reliable power generation while balancing renewable energy growth. Their rapid-response capabilities and multi-fuel flexibility are crucial to grid stability The post Reciprocating Engine Technology Supports Grid Flexibility and Renewables Integration appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Major Solar-Plus-Storage Project Announced in Middle East. A solar-plus-storage project that could provide gigawatts of generation capacity was unveiled in January during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) The post POWER Digest (March 2025) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Turbines play an integral role in power production, turning steam into mechanical energy that generates electricity. Though large and powerful, these dynamic pieces of equipment are also vulnerable and must be The post Fighting Corrosion, Scale, and Salt Buildup in Critical Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a bid to stave off an escalating power crisis, NAES, one of the largest independent power plant operators in the U.S., and Gecko Robotics, a leader in AI-driven robotic […] The post NAES, Gecko Robotics Launch $100M AI Partnership Amid Energy Crisis; Shapiro Questions PJM Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NRG Energy is joining with GE Vernova and Kiewit Corp. in a plan to build four new natural gas-fired power plants. The companies on Feb. 26 said the venture is […] The post NRG, GE Vernova, Kiewit Have Plan to Build Four New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California-based Bloom Energy, known for its fuel cell technology, announced a partnership with industrial gas company Chart Industries that will see the companies collaborate on carbon capture technology. Chart, a […] The post Bloom Energy, Chart Industries Announce Partnership for Carbon Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power announced it secured an order to supply two of the company’s M701JAC gas turbines along with other equipment for gas-fired power plant project in Morocco. The company, the […] The post Mitsubishi Will Supply Turbines for Major Gas-Fired Plant in Morocco appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Texas-based oil and gas major Energy Transfer said the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Colorado-based CloudBurst Data Centers for the energy supply to serve a data center […] The post Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Effective maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices are vital for reliable turbine operation. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D scanning are transforming MRO processes The post Turbine MRO Best Practices: Expert Guide to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical to The post O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is transforming power plant operations by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation to prevent costly equipment failures. Learn about real-world The post Cut Downtime and Costs with Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Here’s How appeared first on POWER Magazine.

POWER is the one brand that addresses all electric power generation and related technologies and fuels across North America and around the world, providing insight into this increasingly complex industry. […] The post POWER Magazine February 2025 Special Report Preview appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Several U.S. utilities in recent months have said they plan to keep coal-fired units in their generation fleets operating past their scheduled retirement dates, in most cases citing increased demand […] The post U.S. Coal Plants Get Reprieve as Market and Policies Change appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Southern Co. subsidiary Georgia Power has proposed a pivot toward extending the life of several existing coal and natural gas-fired power plants into the late 2030s—well beyond previous retirement timelines—citing […] The post Georgia Power to Keep Coal, Gas Power Plants Running Longer as Demand Climbs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Xcel Energy said the company’s coal-fired Harrington Generating Station in Amarillo, Texas should fully complete its transition to burning natural gas in May. Harrington, whose three units have 1,018 MW […] The post Xcel Says Coal-Fired Texas Plant’s Conversion to Natural Gas Nearly Complete appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Lee Zeldin has been sworn in as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 17th administrator, inheriting an agency that the power industry sees as increasingly central to the future of […] The post Zeldin Takes the Helm at Trump’s EPA Amid Industry Pressure for Regulatory Rollbacks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Talen Energy has reached an agreement with PJM Interconnection, the Maryland Public Service Commission, Maryland electric utilities, consumer representatives, and the Sierra Club to extend operations at its 1.3-GW coal-fired […] The post Talen, PJM Reach Agreement to Keep 2 GW of Coal, Oil Generation Online for Reliability in Maryland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PJM Interconnection and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro have settled a lawsuit over PJM’s capacity market pricing, agreeing to lower the grid operator’s auction price cap from over $500/MW-day to $325/MW-day. […] The post PJM, Facing Capacity Shortage as Early as 2026/2027 Delivery Year, Agrees to Lower Auction Price Cap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The debate over just how much power will be needed to support the artificial intelligence (AI) industry became heated when a Chinese company said it has a low-cost AI model […] The post DeepSeek Sparks Demand Debate, While Chevron Plans Gas-Fired Plants for Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Prominent private equity investment firm Blackstone has agreed to acquire the 774-MW Potomac Energy Center—a natural gas power plant located in Virginia’s “Data Center Alley”—in a deal reportedly valued at […] The post Blackstone to Acquire 774-MW Virginia Gas Plant in ‘Data Center Alley’ in Reported $1B Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Shell Energy North America (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell, announced it has completed the 100% equity stake acquisition of RISEC Holdings (RISEC), which owns a 609-MW two-unit combined-cycle gas-fired power […] The post Shell Subsidiary Completes Purchase of Rhode Island Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Facing a projected surge in power demand across the country, NextEra Energy is taking steps to potentially restart its shuttered 615-MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa as early as […] The post NextEra Eyes Restart of Shuttered Nuclear Plant, Partners with GE Vernova on Gas Power Expansion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power announced it has completed construction of a 1.4-GW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Thailand, with the second unit of the two-unit station now in commercial operation. The […] The post Mitsubishi Completes Second Unit of 1.4-GW Gas-Fired Plant in Thailand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova said it has completed a validation test series for its advanced Dry Low NOx (DLN) hydrogen combustion technology, designed for the company’s B- and E-class gas turbines. The […] The post GE Vernova Validates 100% Hydrogen-Fueled DLN Combustor Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative “phased energy model” that will combine natural gas and nuclear […] The post Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

PetroVietnam Power (PV Power), a subsidiary of state-owned PetroVietnam, said it has started initial operation of the first of two 812-MW LNG-fired units at its Nhon Trach power plant, located […] The post First of Several LNG-Fueled Power Plants Comes Online in Vietnam appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the […] The post Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to that country’s most-populated province. The companies on Jan. 9 […] The post 2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A planning commission in a Virginia county has voted unanimously to recommend denial of a rezoning application from Balico LLC, an industrial developer seeking to build multiple natural gas-fired generation […] The post Virginia Officials Oppose Construction of Data Center Complex With Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Doosan Škoda Power has successfully completed the Rayong project in Thailand (Figure 1). The company delivered a 20-MW steam turbine, including a generator, condenser, and other accessories, to the newly […] The post New Combined Cycle Power Plant in Thailand Features Doosan Škoda Power Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Colorado-based Liberty Energy and California-based DC Grid announced a memorandum of understanding to deliver advanced power solutions that would support the growing energy demands of industries such as commercial fleet […] The post Groups Collaborate on Off-Grid Power Solutions for EV Hubs, Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Regulators in North Carolina have approved Duke Energy’s plan to replace some of the utility’s coal-fired units with natural gas-fired generation. The North Carolina Utilities Commission in December issued orders […] The post Officials Approve Duke Energy’s Plan to Replace Coal with Gas-Fired Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Kentucky electric cooperative plans to build new natural gas-fired units, and convert some of its coal-fired units to burn natural gas, as part of an expansion of its power […] The post Kentucky Utility Plans New Gas-Fired Units, Coal-to-Gas Conversion, and Solar Farms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Compared to recent years, which have been characterized by chronic energy shortages and price volatility, the world appears to be trundling toward a new energy market context, defined by an unprecedented The post 2025’s Energy Crossroads: 6 Trends Redefining the Global Power Sector appeared first on POWER Magazine.

First Hualong One at Zhangzhou No. 1 Mega-Nuclear Plant Powers Up in China. China National Nuclear Corp. (CNNC), on Nov. 28, successfully connected Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant No. 1, a 1.1-GW Hualong One The post POWER Digest [January 2025] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Experienced boiler operators know that oxygen can cause localized, severe corrosion in steam boiler systems through a process called oxygen pitting. This occurs when dissolved oxygen in the water comes into The post How to Prevent Oxygen Pitting in Boilers: A Safer Alternative to Hydrazine appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The outlook for the power generation sector in 2025 promises a continuation of the energy transition, though there’s plenty of debate about the direction of the industry. Advocates for renewable […] The post Industry Experts Say Storage, Renewables, Transmission Key Parts of 2025 Energy Outlook appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Santee Cooper’s board of directors approved the planned expansion of the utility’s Rainey Generating Station as a shared resource with Central Electric Power Cooperative. The additional 180 MW of generation […] The post South Carolina Plant Will Add 180 MW of Gas-Fired Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Well over half of North America faces a potential shortage of electricity supplies in the coming years, compounded by surging demand growth, accelerating generator retirements, and delays in resource development, […] The post Five Critical Insights from NERC’s 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Most POWER readers are probably familiar with levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and levelized value of energy (LVOE) as metrics used to help evaluate potential power plant investment options. LCOE […] The post Why LVOE May Be a Better Decision-Making Tool Than LCOE for Power Companies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Siemens Energy is teaming with UK power giant SSE to develop a combustion system that will allow its flagship SGT5-9000HL gas turbine to run 100% on hydrogen while maintaining the […] The post Siemens Energy Joins Forces for Bold 100% Hydrogen HL Gas Turbine Leap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

ExxonMobil is preparing to join the power generation business, seeing an opportunity to support the electricity supply for energy-intensive data centers. The company on Dec. 11 said it is designing […] The post ExxonMobil Planning Large Gas-Fired Plant to Serve Data Centers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

NET Power, developer of a novel gas-fired power plant that captures all atmospheric emissions, will explore deploying up to 1 GW of power capacity in Northern California with partner California […] The post NET Power and CRC Team to Deploy 1 GW of Carbon-Free Gas Power Plants in California appeared first on POWER Magazine.