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An Indiana-based utility said it has launched a multi-phase hydrogen blending project, a move that supports one of the first such installations in the U.S. to mix hydrogen and natural [...]The post NiSource Announces Blending Project with Hydrogen, Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, suggested a bipartisan majority in Congress recognizes the importance of nuclear [...]The post Bipartisan Support Makes Backing Nuclear Power an Administration-Proof Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Standard Power, a provider of infrastructure as a service to advanced data processing companies, has chosen NuScale Power's small modular reactor (SMR) technology to power two facilities it plans to [...]The post NuScale Gets a Win with SMRs for Data Centers in Ohio and Pennsylvania appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Government officials in Germany have approved a plan to bring some shuttered coal-fired power plants back online in an effort to avoid energy shortages this winter. Cabinet members on Oct. [...]The post Germany Restarts Coal-Fired Generation to Support Winter Power Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Salt River Project (SRP) has become one of the first U.S. utilities to shift from an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to an Integrated System Plan (ISP), a holistic roadmap" that [...]The post SRP Shifts from Traditional IRP to Holistic' Power Planning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

An Arizona utility plans to build a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will help it store more of the region's abundant solar energy, enabling the power to be used [...]The post POWER Notebook: New Projects For Energy Storage, Community Solar, Electric Buses; Google Announces PPA appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Fossil-fueled power plants are billion-pound investments that businesses (as well as whole nations themselves) around the world can't afford to simply discard. Yet, the combinations of old plant, new fuels, [...]The post Corrosion Research Leads to Material Improvements and More Reliable Systems appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Most propane used in the U.S. today is produced as a byproduct of natural gas processing and crude oil refining, which are not considered green" technologies. However, renewable propane availability [...]The post Reducing Carbon Intensity with Renewable Propane appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Throughout this past summer, we have seen some of the highest temperatures on Earth on record, and July was possibly the hottest month in more than a century. Wildfire smoke [...]The post How to Unleash the Climate Action Potential of the IRA appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Two IT air quality data systems that inform the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) regulatory and compliance decisions are outdated, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has suggested. The federal [...]The post GAO: EPA Relies on Outdated Systems to Manage Air Quality Data appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The power industry has always evolved to meet the rising energy demands of communities across the U.S. That demand is now shifting from energy powered by fossil fuels to greener [...]The post The POWER Interview: Common Misconceptions About Direct Air Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Six nuclear designs will advance to the next phase of the UK's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition, a fast-track measure that could result in a government contract within the next [...]The post UK Shortlists Six Nuclear Designs in SMR Competition, Intends to Award Contract by Summer 2024 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Edra Melaka Power Plant (EMPP), the world's second GE 9HA.02 gas turbine power plant, is the largest combined cycle gas-fired power plant currently in operation in Malaysia. A POWER Top Plant winner, theThe post Melaka: Malaysia's 2.2-GW Cutting-Edge Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A project utilizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) is supporting power generation in El Salvador and playing a major role in the country's energy transformation. An energy project in El Salvador has been calledThe post Feat of Engineering Provides Floating Power Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is leading the way in New York by piloting new technologies that can help accelerate the state's clean energy transition. Among its accomplishments is a hydrogenThe post Successful Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project Is a Step Toward a Carbon-Free Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

California is looking for additional electricity resources, while being mindful of environmental concerns. That means power companies are looking at innovative technologies to provide reliable electricityThe post Hybrid Plant Provides a Cleaner Power Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are many reasons for the nuclear power industry to feel optimistic about the future. For example, the entry of Vogtle Unit 3 into commercial operation on July 31 was a significant milestone and one worthThe post Nuclear Power Is Making a Comeback: What Will It Take to See Meaningful Growth? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Sweden has joined the growing list of countries discussing nuclear power as part of a strategy to produce more electricity while also decarbonizing power generation. Lawmakers in June adopted new targets asThe post 10 New Reactors Discussed as Sweden Looks to Expand Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Planning, building, operating, or overhauling power plants has long been an emphasis in the power sector-and an important one, given that the creation of new power capacity plays an outsized role inThe post Decommissioning Dilemmas: Navigating the End-of-Life Challenges in Clean Energy Sources appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are many reasons why a temporary boiler might be needed at a power generating or industrial facility. For example, Nationwide Boiler Inc., a supplier of temporary and permanent boiler equipment, customThe post Filling Vital Power and Industrial Process Steam Needs with Temporary Boilers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power plants depend on hundreds of valves and many different pumps to carry out operations 24/7. Good maintenance procedures-including routine tasks and predictive maintenance-are critical to keeping theseThe post The Added Value of Corrosion Protection for Pump and Valve Maintenance appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in May of this year issued a proposed rule that would greatly expand the scope of federal regulations governing the management of coal combustion residuals, orThe post EPA's Expansion of Coal Ash Regulation Could Impact Beneficial Use appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the U.S., there has always been a direct correlation between the disparity in income and the distribution of renewable resources. Equity in energy refers to fairness in the distribution [...]The post Equity in Energy: How Community Solar Is Involved appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is poised to become the first regional transmission organization (RTO) to provide coordinated operation across the Eastern and Western Interconnections, bridging a historic gap to [...]The post SPP Set to Become First RTO Straddling Eastern and Western Interconnections appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A California company that specializes in providing renewable energy to electricity customers has signed its largest procurement contract. Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) on September 28 said it will receive 220 [...]The post California Group Inks Deal for Power from Massive New Mexico Wind Farm appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It's no secret that the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is pivotal to creating a more sustainable future. Fortunately, consumers are embracing electrification, with reports indicating that EVs will [...]The post Lower-Cost Managed Charging Paves the Way for EV Adoption appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Nucor Corp., a manufacturer of steel and steel products, and Helion, a fusion energy company, are collaborating to develop a 500-MW fusion power plant to supply baseload electricity to a [...]The post Nucor and Helion Target 2030 for Utility-Scale Fusion Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Polskie Elektrownie Jdrowe (PEJ), Poland's designated entity tasked with developing the country's first nuclear plant in Pomerania, has signed an engineering services contract with a Westinghouse-Bechtel consortium, allowing site-specific work [...]The post Major Engineering Services Contract Launches Poland's First Nuclear Power Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Officials in Angola announced that the Lauca hydroelectric power station is now fully operational, with Austrian company Andritz wrapping construction of the final 70-MW environmental flow power station at the [...]The post Major 2-GW Hydropower Station in Angola Now Fully Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

It's pretty easy to understand how the weather affects certain forms of power generation and infrastructure. Sunlight is obviously needed to generate solar power, wind is required to produce wind [...]The post How Power Companies Benefit from Accurate Weather Forecasts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

A New York Times Magazine expose detailed the complicated and shockingly brazen inner workings of international espionage. However, the spies profiled weren't targeting government secrets. They were interested in corporate [...]The post Mitigating Insider Threats: Five Strategies for Critical Infrastructure Entities this Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy industry analysts have said energy storage will be needed to support the integration of renewable energy into the U.S. power grid, and to provide grid flexibility and reliability. Energy [...]The post Deloitte Report Details Importance of Energy Storage to U.S. Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Incremental unplanned generation outages triggered during Winter Storm Elliot spiked to 90.5 GW-significantly more than the 61.8 GW during Winter Storm Uri in 2021-representing 13% of the U.S. portion of [...]The post FERC, NERC Reveal Disturbing Details from Winter Storm Elliot Inquiry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is poised to study the feasibility of retrofitting two gas-fired power plants-a combined capacity of 1.8 GW-in Mississippi and Kentucky with post-combustion carbon capture technology [...]The post TVA Exploring Carbon Capture Feasibility for Two Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Are the benefits of digital integrated power transformers worth it? Smart transformers with exciting new technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the next generation [...]The post Should You Make the Switch to Digital Integrated Power Transformers? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

There are many reasons to be optimistic about the prospects for nuclear energy. As a carbon-free energy source, it is a great option for power generation in a world trying [...]The post The POWER Interview: Making the U.S. Nuclear Industry Great Again appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Energy consumption is continually escalating at a remarkable rate, with current statistics showcasing the gravity of the situation. Global energy demand has risen by approximately 50% over the past two [...]The post Peak Shaving in Energy Storage: Balancing Demand, Savings, and Sustainability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy sector recorded three times as many operational technology (OT) and/or industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity incidents as the next closest vertical, according to a study conducted by the [...]The post Energy Is the Most-Targeted Sector for Cyberattacks: Here's What to Do appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The energy sector has been characterized in recent years by a crisis that affects the globe. As fossil fuel-based energy production decreases in popularity due to its negative effects on [...]The post Enhancing Energy Asset Performance: Confronting the Energy Challenges of the 21st Century appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Japan's Kansai Electric Power has restarted another reactor at its Takahama nuclear power plant, the 12threactor to be returned to service in that country since the Fukushima disaster in March [...]The post 12 Nuclear Reactors Operating in Japan After Takahama Unit 2 Restart appeared first on POWER Magazine.

In the common global quest for sustainable and renewable energy sources, traditional oil and gas producers are beginning to focus on alternative sources. Geothermal is emerging as one of the [...]The post Geothermal: Hydrocarbon Sector's Evolution to Own the Energy Revolution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Power generation represents a varied and evolving landscape, both globally and within the U.S., with numerous technology types contributing to the energy mix. From traditional simple cycle gas and turbine [...]The post Navigating Remote Partnerships for Power Generation Success appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Dept. of Defense (DOD), as part of the agency's climate action plan and its strategy for sustainability, will deploy a prototype microgrid at a military installation in New [...]The post DOD Inks Deal with Redflow for Microgrid Repowering at Air National Guard Base appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The Department of Defense (DOD) has moved to develop a second transportable microreactor under Project Pele, granting X-energy a contract option to advance the design of its mobile advanced nuclear [...]The post DOD Advances X-Energy Mobile Nuclear Microreactor as Second Project Pele Design appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Holtec International, a diversified energy technology company, and Wolverine Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit power generation cooperative based in Michigan, announced that they have entered into a long-term agreement that will [...]The post Palisades Nuclear Power Plant May Get a Second Chance with Holtec-Wolverine Agreement appeared first on POWER Magazine.

BWX Technologies (BWXT) said it was awarded a two-phase, two-year contract" with the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors in the state to [...]The post Wyoming Energy Authority Makes Investment Toward Microreactor Deployment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

Petra Nova, one of the world's only two carbon capture and storage (CCS) retrofits at a commercial power plant, has restarted operations, JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration Corp. announced [...]The post Petra Nova, Pioneering Power Plant Carbon Capture Unit, Is Up and Running Again, says JX Nippon appeared first on POWER Magazine.

FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America said they have completed what the groups call a Tri-gen" production system at the Port of Long Beach in California. The system, owned [...]The post Renewable Hydrogen Production Part of New Toyota System at California Port appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) defines environmental justice as: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to [...]The post Environmental Justice: What It Is and Why It's Important to Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

India has begun commercial operation of its first domestically designed 700-MWe pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) at the Kakrapar nuclear power plant in Gujarat, state-owned Nuclear Power Corp. of India [...]The post India Begins Commercial Operation of First Domestically Designed 700-MWe PHWR Nuclear Reactor appeared first on POWER Magazine.