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Reliability measures implemented after Winter Storm Uri and Elliott were largely effective at averting distress on the power and natural gas systems during two severe arctic storms that swept across […] The post FERC: Improved Preparations Mitigated January Winter Storms, Resulting in No Load Shed appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 25 simultaneously finalized four major environmental rules covering greenhouse gases (GHG), air toxics, wastewater discharges, and coal combustion […] The post EPA Unleashes Four-Pronged Assault on Fossil Fuel Power Pollution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Biden administration has unveiled several sweeping actions over the past month aimed at boosting clean energy deployment, enhancing manufacturing jobs, and reducing pollutant emissions across the power sector. The […] The post Federal U.S. Power Sector Initiatives Went Full Throttle in April: Here’s the List appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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.