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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.

The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) published Dec. 10 shows five states accounted for more than 70% of record U.S. natural gas production this year and […] The post Hundreds of New Gas-Fired Power Units Planned as U.S. Gas Output Soars appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A major Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, the largest coal-burning facility in the state before it was closed in 2023, may be converted to a natural gas-fired station. Officials in Homer […] The post Largest Pennsylvania Coal-Fired Plant Will Convert to Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Cuba suffered another massive blackout on Wednesday, Dec. 4—the latest in a series of devastating grid disruptions that have plagued the island in recent years. While authorities reported swift restoration—completed […] The post Cuba Hit by Nationwide Blackout, Restoration Achieved in 24 Hours appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Hydrogen is becoming increasingly important to the electric power generation industry for several reasons. One is that hydrogen offers a promising pathway to decarbonize the power sector. When used in […] The post Hydrogen Use Cases for the Power Industry appeared first on POWER Magazine.