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Texas Mandates Cryptomining Registration, Power Demand Reporting, to Bolster Grid Reliability
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has adopted a rule for reliability purposes requiring cryptocurrency...
GE Vernova Unveils 100% Hydrogen-Fueled Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Solution, Secures First Customer
GE Vernova has unveiled a 100% hydrogen-ready aeroderivative gas turbine solution based on its LM6000VELOX package....
WoodMac Analysis Says Trump Energy Agenda Will Face Roadblocks
An analysis from global data and analytics group Wood Mackenzie says Republican control of the White...
Entergy Louisiana Eyes 2.2 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation to Support Data Center Demand
A filing with the Louisiana Public Service Commission shows that Entergy plans to build more than...
Poland Brings Country’s Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant Online
State-owned PGE, the largest power producer in Poland, said the 1,366-MW PGE Gryfino Dolan Odra power...
Entergy Mississippi Breaks Ground on 754-MW Gas-Fired Power Station
Entergy Mississippi on Nov. 7 celebrated the start of construction of a new $1.2 billion, 754-MW...
Vistra in Talks to Expand Power for Data Centers Through Nuclear, Gas Options
Vistra is pursuing deals with data center developers in Texas and the PJM region to address...
Power Shift: Trump’s Energy Agenda Sparks Cautious Optimism, Climate Concerns
Tuesday’s election, which will return Donald Trump to the White House and grant the U.S. Senate...
Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia
A Virginia-based energy company plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant along with multiple data...
Advancing Carbon Capture: Supreme Court Ruling and Innovative Solutions for Reducing Emissions
As global efforts intensify to mitigate climate change, carbon capture has emerged as a vital technology...
A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts
Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and...
China Brings 2.4-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant Online
China state-owned utility Guangdong Energy Group has started commercial operation of the Dongguan Ningzhou combined-cycle facility...
Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach?
Simple cycle gas turbines provide efficiency levels of around 35% to 40%. Combined cycle units boost...
From Kitchen to Combustion: How Used Cooking Oil Plays a Significant Role in Renewable Fuels Production
As part of the energy transition journey, there is a global push to prioritize the production...
Severe Solar Storm Threatens Power Grid Amid Hurricane Helene, Milton Recovery
UPDATED: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has upgraded its G4-level “severe” geomagnetic storm watch...
Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project
In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe...
Mitsubishi Brings Final Unit of 5.3-GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online
Mitsubishi Power announced completion of a 5.3-GW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand, with the...
GE Vernova Turbines Part of Upgrade at Japan Gas-Fired Power Plant
The Nanko Power Plant in Osaka, Japan, will be upgraded with new gas turbines from GE...
Hydrogen Attracts Significant Investments to Support a Decarbonized Energy Economy
In late 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7 billion initiative to establish...
Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply
Energy analysts have said the increasing need for reliable baseload power generation means natural gas-fired power...
Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions
The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce...
Billions in Federal Funding Earmarked for Power Plant CCS Projects: Here's a Snapshot
The Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled plans on Sept. 27 to inject $1.3 billion into its...
Jackson Generation Pioneers North America’s First M501JAC Gas Turbines
The Jackson Generation plant, a 1.2-GW combined cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois, debuted North America’s...
Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays
Caithness Energy’s Guernsey Power Station, which features GE Vernova equipment, is an important gas-fired facility helping...
Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy
A GE Vernova-led project, completed in just 10 months, is helping Taiwan’s efforts for a more...
THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic)
While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state...
Diversification Key to Finland's Goals Around Energy and Environment
Finland has a diversified energy mix, comprised mostly of renewable energy resources and nuclear power. Recent...
Minimize Risks with Robotic Generator Inspections and Comprehensive Testing
Historically, generator inspections require rotor removal (Figure 3). There’s a significant level of risk during this...
FTC Green Guides: The Growing Scrutiny on ‘Clean’ Natural Gas Claims
In an era of increasing environmental awareness, companies, particularly those in the energy sector, face heightened...
How Pennsylvania Is Fostering A Nuclear Renaissance in the Making
Pennsylvania has been a hotspot for nuclear power since the advent of commercial nuclear power, which...
Spanish Group Injecting Hydrogen Into Natural Gas Network
A Spanish infrastructure company said it has achieved a “historic milestone” for Spain’s energy industry. Madrid-headquartered...
Equinor Ends Plan to Export Hydrogen to Germany
Energy giant Equinor said it will not export blue hydrogen from Norway to Germany due to...
Experience Shows Wet Compression Is Safe to Use on Gas Turbines
Back in the early 2000s, some controversy emerged about the practice of spraying large amounts of...
Major Project Rejected in Texas' Flagship Dispatchable Power Loan Program
The Texas Energy Fund (TEF), a flagship loan program designed to boost the state’s dispatchable generation,...
Supreme Court Showdown: EPA Defends Carbon Capture Amid Power Industry Backlash
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has doubled down on its stance that carbon capture is “adequately...
Gearing Up for Experience POWER Week
Every year, I look forward to attending several power industry events. Among my favorites is the...
The Carbon Countdown: Captive Insurance Strategies for Energy’s Ticking Time Bomb
As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, the energy sector faces unprecedented financial risks. One...
Can Utility-Scale Power Boilers Safely Fire Hydrogen?
There is plenty of enthusiasm around hydrogen as a possible alternative fuel to natural gas in...
Original Approach to Fogging Regains Popularity
MeeFog’s very first installation of inlet air fogging was done at Harbor Cogen in Southern California...
Texas Moves Forward with $5.38B in Loans for 10 GW of New Dispatchable Power Projects
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has shortlisted 17 gas-fired “dispatchable” generation projects—a combined 9,781...
Two Years After IRA: Carbon Capture Coalition Executive Director Reflects on Coalition’s Progress and What’s to Come
This week marks the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a critical milestone for...
Myanmar Gas-Fired Plant Shut Down Amid Civil Unrest
Civil unrest in Myanmar has led Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries to at least temporarily shut down operation...
LS Power Acquiring Renewable Energy Assets in $2.5 Billion Deal
A New York-based power and energy infrastructure group will acquire more than 3 GW of operating...
AES Indiana Switching Last Coal Units to Gas, Adding Solar and Storage
An Indiana electric utility has announced a $1.1 billion investment in that state that includes switching...
