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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has adopted a rule for reliability purposes requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region to register with […] The post Texas Mandates Cryptomining Registration, Power Demand Reporting, to Bolster Grid Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

GE Vernova has unveiled a 100% hydrogen-ready aeroderivative gas turbine solution based on its LM6000VELOX package. The first-of-a-kind technology will be showcased at the 200-MW Whyalla hydrogen power plant in […] The post GE Vernova Unveils 100% Hydrogen-Fueled Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Solution, Secures First Customer appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An analysis from global data and analytics group Wood Mackenzie says Republican control of the White House and Congress means U.S. energy policy will move away from net-zero emissions targets, […] The post WoodMac Analysis Says Trump Energy Agenda Will Face Roadblocks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A filing with the Louisiana Public Service Commission shows that Entergy plans to build more than 2 GW of natural gas-fired power generation in the state, including a 1,500-MW facility […] The post Entergy Louisiana Eyes 2.2 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation to Support Data Center Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

State-owned PGE, the largest power producer in Poland, said the 1,366-MW PGE Gryfino Dolan Odra power station has entered commercial operation. The facility is now the country’s largest gas-fired power […] The post Poland Brings Country’s Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Entergy Mississippi on Nov. 7 celebrated the start of construction of a new $1.2 billion, 754-MW natural gas-fired power plant that will serve the utility’s customers across the state. The […] The post Entergy Mississippi Breaks Ground on 754-MW Gas-Fired Power Station appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Vistra is pursuing deals with data center developers in Texas and the PJM region to address the industry’s energy needs at multiple sites, executives revealed during the company’s third-quarter earnings […] The post Vistra in Talks to Expand Power for Data Centers Through Nuclear, Gas Options appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Tuesday’s election, which will return Donald Trump to the White House and grant the U.S. Senate a Republican majority, could have sizeable implications for the power industry. In reactions sent […] The post Power Shift: Trump’s Energy Agenda Sparks Cautious Optimism, Climate Concerns appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A Virginia-based energy company plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant along with multiple data centers on some 2,200 acres in that state, according to documents filed with local […] The post Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As global efforts intensify to mitigate climate change, carbon capture has emerged as a vital technology to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Power generation, a major source of global carbon dioxide […] The post Advancing Carbon Capture: Supreme Court Ruling and Innovative Solutions for Reducing Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and compounded by obstacles in securing vital technologies and supplies needed to modernize and operate […] The post A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

China state-owned utility Guangdong Energy Group has started commercial operation of the Dongguan Ningzhou combined-cycle facility in Guangdong Province, China. GE Vernova, which supplied three 9HA.02 gas turbines for the […] The post China Brings 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Simple cycle gas turbines provide efficiency levels of around 35% to 40%. Combined cycle units boost efficiency to 60% and beyond. But another option is emerging that combines the attributes […] The post Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

As part of the energy transition journey, there is a global push to prioritize the production of renewable energy sources in the fight against climate change. One solution that is […] The post From Kitchen to Combustion: How Used Cooking Oil Plays a Significant Role in Renewable Fuels Production appeared first on POWER Magazine.

UPDATED: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has upgraded its G4-level “severe” geomagnetic storm watch to a G3-level “strong” geomagnetic storm warning after an anticipated coronal mass ejection (CME) […] The post Severe Solar Storm Threatens Power Grid Amid Hurricane Helene, Milton Recovery appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […] The post Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Mitsubishi Power announced completion of a 5.3-GW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand, with the multi-phase installation now fully in commercial operation. The two combined-cycle power plants in Chonburi […] The post Mitsubishi Brings Final Unit of 5.3-GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Nanko Power Plant in Osaka, Japan, will be upgraded with new gas turbines from GE Vernova. The 1,800-MW station, which was commissioned in late 1990, is replacing three boilers […] The post GE Vernova Turbines Part of Upgrade at Japan Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In late 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7 billion initiative to establish seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, aiming to scale the use of cost-effective clean hydrogen. […] The post Hydrogen Attracts Significant Investments to Support a Decarbonized Energy Economy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy analysts have said the increasing need for reliable baseload power generation means natural gas-fired power plants will become even more important as demand for electricity increases. Several experts who […] The post Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce emissions of toxic substances can stand, dealing a blow to several Republican-led states and […] The post Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled plans on Sept. 27 to inject $1.3 billion into its portfolio of federally funded carbon capture demonstration and large-scale pilot programs by the end […] The post Billions in Federal Funding Earmarked for Power Plant CCS Projects: Here’s a Snapshot appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Jackson Generation plant, a 1.2-GW combined cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois, debuted North America’s first M501JAC gas turbines. Developed by J-POWER USA, the facility has emerged as a model for The post Jackson Generation Pioneers North America’s First M501JAC Gas Turbines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Caithness Energy’s Guernsey Power Station, which features GE Vernova equipment, is an important gas-fired facility helping replace retired coal-fired generation in the PJM Interconnection territory The post Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays appeared first on POWER Magazine.