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The post NRC Backs Storing Nuclear Waste in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine. Federal regulators have approved a private company’s plan to store nuclear waste in the oil fields of West Texas, the latest move in the continuing saga of where to store spent fuel from U.S. nuclear power plants. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Sept. 13 issued a license to Interim Storage Partners LLC (ISP), […]The post NRC Backs Storing Nuclear Waste in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Illinois Nuclear Plants Saved by Last-Minute Vote appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Illinois Senate has approved an overhaul of the state’s energy policy with an eye toward a carbon-free future, with a key part of the package keeping the Byron nuclear power plant operating just hours before Exelon, the parent of Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), said it would begin shutting down the facility. Senators voted 37-17 on […]The post Illinois Nuclear Plants Saved by Last-Minute Vote appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post LNG-to-Power Project, $30 Billion in Offshore Wind Targeted for Vietnam appeared first on POWER Magazine. Power generation projects both thermal and renewable continue to be announced for Southeast Asia, with Vietnam taking a lead role with both onshore and offshore power generation installations. Details of a large liquefied natural gas (LNG)-to-power project were announced Sept. 13, just days after the country’s T&T Group and Denmark’s Ørsted said they are prepared […]The post LNG-to-Power Project, $30 Billion in Offshore Wind Targeted for Vietnam appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Chevron Exploring Equity Interest in Mitsubishi Power and Magnum Green Hydrogen Hub in Utah appeared first on POWER Magazine. Chevron is poised to acquire an equity interest in the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project, a developing green hydrogen hub that could support more than 1 GW of electrolysis facilities and store 5,500 metric tonnes of their produced green hydrogen in salt caverns near Delta, Utah. The integrated energy giant on Sept. 9 announced that it […]The post Chevron Exploring Equity Interest in Mitsubishi Power and Magnum Green Hydrogen Hub in Utah appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Siemens Gamesa Launches World’s First Fully Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade appeared first on POWER Magazine. Siemens Gamesa has launched what it says is the world’s first wind turbine blade that can be used at a commercial offshore wind farm and recycled at the end of its lifecycle. The company already has agreements with three major customers—including RWE and EDF Renewables—for the installation of the blades at offshore wind farms. The […]The post Siemens Gamesa Launches World’s First Fully Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post TotalEnergies Seals $10B Deal to Develop Fuel Supplies, Power Generation for Iraq appeared first on POWER Magazine. TotalEnergies, the French oil and gas multinational company formerly known as Total, has bagged deals representing a total $10 billion with the government of Iraq to help the resource-rich country address power shortages. The company said on Sept. 6 that following the agreements with the Iraqi Ministries for oil and electricity and the country’s National […]The post TotalEnergies Seals $10B Deal to Develop Fuel Supplies, Power Generation for Iraq appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Former Prime Ministers Tout Need for Pumped Storage and More Hydropower appeared first on POWER Magazine. Tony Blair and Malcolm Turnbull, former prime ministers of the UK and Australia, respectively, suggested pumped storage and more hydropower will be vitally important to electric grids around the world as more wind and solar are added to the power mix. Speaking on the opening day of the World Hydropower Congress, which began Sept. 7 […]The post Former Prime Ministers Tout Need for Pumped Storage and More Hydropower appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Groups Announce Successful Test to Advance Fusion Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine. A company working to bring fusion energy technology to market joined with a group from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in announcing a successful test of what they call the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet, technology considered key for development of commercial fusion energy. Representatives of Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), along with researchers […]The post Groups Announce Successful Test to Advance Fusion Energy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Moss Landing Battery Project Offline After Overheating appeared first on POWER Magazine. The first phase of the battery storage project at the Moss Landing complex in California was taken offline after an overheating issue caused some parts of the installation to be damaged. Vistra said the incident happened late on Sept. 4. Fire crews responded to the site, and though no fire was found, officials said battery […]The post Moss Landing Battery Project Offline After Overheating appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Power Restoration Continues After Ida; Storm’s Death Toll Tops 60 appeared first on POWER Magazine. Power restoration efforts continue along the Gulf Coast and in the U.S. Northeast, as utilities work to bring electricity back to areas in Louisiana hit hard by Hurricane Ida, and around New York City and New England due to heavy rainfall from remnants of the storm. The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) in a Sept. […]The post Power Restoration Continues After Ida; Storm’s Death Toll Tops 60 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Entergy: Hurricane Ida Took Out Eight Critical High-Voltage Transmission Lines appeared first on POWER Magazine. Moving quickly after devastating winds from Hurricane Ida on Aug. 29 took out eight critical high-voltage lines and blacked out New Orleans, Jefferson, and two other Louisiana parishes, Entergy hashed out two options. One—the “preferred solution”—was to restore some of the critical transmission lines that tie Greater New Orleans to the larger MISO grid, and […]The post Entergy: Hurricane Ida Took Out Eight Critical High-Voltage Transmission Lines appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Drought-Crippled Hoover Dam, Glen Canyon Hydropower Plants Operating at Substantially Decreased Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine. The iconic 2-GW Hoover Dam and 1.3-GW Glen Canyon Dam hydropower plants are operating at substantially reduced capacity, paralyzed by enduring drought conditions across the West, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has revealed. Weeks after USBR on Aug. 16 declared the first-ever federal water shortage at Lake Mead, the agency told POWER this week […]The post Drought-Crippled Hoover Dam, Glen Canyon Hydropower Plants Operating at Substantially Decreased Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post 3D Printing: More Than Just a Cool Process, It Offers Real Benefits appeared first on POWER Magazine. 3D printing is a process used to create an object by sequentially adding build material in successive cross-sections, one stacked upon another. It is a form of additive manufacturing. Once considered more of a novelty, 3D printing has evolved into an incredibly valuable production method used to create very intricate designs, including gas turbine components […]The post 3D Printing: More Than Just a Cool Process, It Offers Real Benefits appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Sun Shines on FPL’s Solar Program appeared first on POWER Magazine. Florida provides a wealth of opportunity for utilities building a solar power portfolio, and Florida Power & Light has taken a lead role with its dozens of solar energy centers. Power generation companiesThe post Sun Shines on FPL’s Solar Program appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post What’s Your Heat Exchanger Maintenance IQ? appeared first on POWER Magazine. Heat exchangers are at the heart of many critical industrial systems. From power plants to industrial chemical plants and everything in between, the heat exchanger in all its forms is a critical aspect of heat management systems. Therefore, organizations must take heat exchanger maintenance extremely seriously. A heat exchanger failure can be a potentially deadly […]The post What’s Your Heat Exchanger Maintenance IQ? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post The Human Side of Digital Adoption appeared first on POWER Magazine. A pervading theme at the ongoing 5th annual Connected Plant Conference has been to explore the human side of digital adoption. Attendees have so far heard from several experts who are deeply involved in the future of the power plant workforce. Steven Ford, Compliance and Support manager at Southern Co.’s Plant Barry, in his presentation […]The post The Human Side of Digital Adoption appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Winds of Change Revitalize West Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine. A major wind farm sited on 200 square miles across two Texas counties is part of that state’s commitment to renewable energy, part of an energy transformation in a region once known for its oil boomtownsThe post Winds of Change Revitalize West Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post A Big Splash for Marine Power: Minesto’s Underwater Kite appeared first on POWER Magazine. After more than a decade of development, Minesto’s novel underwater “kite” technology kicked off commercial operation with a 100-kW project in the Faroe Islands. Despite some hiccups, the pioneeringThe post A Big Splash for Marine Power: Minesto’s Underwater Kite appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Red Rock Hydroelectric Project: Successfully Generating New Power from a Pre-Existing Dam appeared first on POWER Magazine. There are challenges to adding power generating capability to a dam built for flood control, but the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project shows that the obstacles are not insurmountable. With the right team, successThe post Red Rock Hydroelectric Project: Successfully Generating New Power from a Pre-Existing Dam appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Energy Transition Facing Potentially Debilitating Critical Mineral Supply Gap appeared first on POWER Magazine. Building new solar PV plants and wind farms, and supporting an expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and green hydrogen as is planned to meet decarbonization goals, will dramatically expand demand for copperThe post Energy Transition Facing Potentially Debilitating Critical Mineral Supply Gap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Types of Power Purchase Agreements and Why Each PPA Might Be Used appeared first on POWER Magazine. Stakeholders are increasingly pressuring corporations to become more sustainable, and often that means using renewable energy to help meet their electricity needs. Most non-power companies don’t want to takeThe post Types of Power Purchase Agreements and Why Each PPA Might Be Used appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Hydropower Experiencing Climate Impacts From Drought, Flooding appeared first on POWER Magazine. The impacts of climate change are being experienced across the power generation industry, and certainly in the hydropower sector, with generation directly tied to the ebbs and flows of precipitation. AreasThe post Hydropower Experiencing Climate Impacts From Drought, Flooding appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Types of Coal and Fuel Blending Tips for Coal Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. There are a handful of reasons why coal-fired power plant managers may want to blend fuel, but often the driving factor is economics. While the cost of the delivered coal is an important aspect, there could beThe post Types of Coal and Fuel Blending Tips for Coal Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post NRC Cites Problems at Vogtle, May Increase Project Oversight appeared first on POWER Magazine. Continuing issues with the two-unit expansion of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia have led federal regulators to say they are considering increasing oversight of the project. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Aug. 26, in a letter to Southern Nuclear, which is leading the project along with its sister company Georgia Power, […]The post NRC Cites Problems at Vogtle, May Increase Project Oversight appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post JERA Kicks Off Hydrogen Co-Firing Pilot at LNG Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine. JERA has received the Japanese government’s green light for a pilot project to demonstrate 30% hydrogen co-firing at an existing large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) thermal power plant by 2025. The project is Japan’s “first initiative to use a large amount of hydrogen as fuel in a large-scale commercial LNG thermal power plant,” the company […]The post JERA Kicks Off Hydrogen Co-Firing Pilot at LNG Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Japanese Firm Unveils Ship Dedicated to Storing and Transmitting Offshore Wind Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. A Japanese firm has set out to shake up energy storage and transmission with a freshly launched “power transfer vessel” concept that is designed to carry electricity from offshore wind farms to shore. The company’s first electric ship model, which will have an energy storage capacity of 200 MWh, is slated for completion in 2025. […]The post Japanese Firm Unveils Ship Dedicated to Storing and Transmitting Offshore Wind Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Reliable Air Compressors for Power Generation: Malaysian Hydroelectric Case Study appeared first on POWER Magazine. Malaysia, one of the Tiger Club Economies, is dissociating from fossil energies and has put its Ulu Jelai Power Station into operation. The hydroelectric power station successfully contributes to peak load coverage and power supply stabilisation. With its high-performance compressors, Sauer Compressors is part of this sustainable showcase project. The machines generate the compressed air […]The post Reliable Air Compressors for Power Generation: Malaysian Hydroelectric Case Study appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Standardized Software Bill of Materials Needed to Power Energy Cybersecurity appeared first on POWER Magazine. COMMENTARY Supply chain security is top of mind these days for policymakers and regulators focused on protecting the utility industry and other critical infrastructure. A cyber vulnerability with a single supplier can take down an entire supply chain network and the entities that use its products. The organizations that support and supply products and […]The post Standardized Software Bill of Materials Needed to Power Energy Cybersecurity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post The Benefits of Mobile Aero-derivative Gas Turbines for Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine. If you’ve flown on a commercial airplane, you’ve likely sat within a hundred feet of an operating gas turbine engine. Gas turbines have been used to power aircraft since the 1940s. But gas turbines like those on airplanes are also used for generating electricity. These designs are known as aero-derivative gas turbines and occupy a […]The post The Benefits of Mobile Aero-derivative Gas Turbines for Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Regulators Rattle AEP’s Plans to Operate 4.2-GW of Coal Power Through 2040 appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) on Aug. 23 rattled American Electric Power’s (AEP’s) plans to operate the 2.9-GW John Amos and 1.3-GW Mountaineer coal power plants through 2040 when it partly denied cost recovery for expenses that the West Virginia plants need to comply with the federal Steam Electric Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule. The […]The post Regulators Rattle AEP’s Plans to Operate 4.2-GW of Coal Power Through 2040 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post ‘Smart Grid Ready’ Generator Changes Game for Backup Power appeared first on POWER Magazine. Residential applications for smart grid technologies continue to grow as electricity customers take more control of their energy usage and costs. Homeowners with rooftop solar have been selling power back to the grid for years, and more opportunities for power customers are coming as electric vehicle owners tap into the market via energy storage. Homeowners […]The post ‘Smart Grid Ready’ Generator Changes Game for Backup Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Record Growth Continues for Renewable Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine. The pace of installations of renewable energy projects across the first six months of 2021 hit a new high for the sector, according to a report released Aug. 24 by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). ACP, which works with solar, wind, energy storage and power transmission companies to promote renewable energy, said the U.S. […]The post Record Growth Continues for Renewable Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post California Will Add Gas-Fired Units to Increase Power Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved licenses for gas-fired power units to help the state cope with continued electricity shortages. The move comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier declared a state of emergency for California’s power grid. The state’s Dept. of Water Resources is procuring what it called five temporary gas-fueled generators, each with […]The post California Will Add Gas-Fired Units to Increase Power Supply appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Breakthrough: Laser-Powered Fusion Experiment Nears ‘Ignition’ appeared first on POWER Magazine. An experiment at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) National Ignition Facility (NIF) appears to have approached fusion ignition as it recreated the extreme temperatures and pressures at the heart of the sun for a tiny fraction of a second. The momentous step has fueled new optimism for fusion energy. The experiment on Aug. 8 “was […]The post Breakthrough: Laser-Powered Fusion Experiment Nears ‘Ignition’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Former Westinghouse Executive Charged with Conspiracy, Fraud in Connection with V.C. Summer Nuclear Project appeared first on POWER Magazine. Former Westinghouse Electric Co. Senior Vice President Jeffrey A. Benjamin was charged with 16 felony counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, securities fraud, and causing a publicly traded company to keep a false record, for his part in failing to truthfully report information regarding construction of new nuclear units at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in […]The post Former Westinghouse Executive Charged with Conspiracy, Fraud in Connection with V.C. Summer Nuclear Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Vistra Finishes Second Phase of California Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine. Vistra, the Texas-based integrated retail electricity and power generation company, said it has completed the second phase of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility expansion project in California. The group on Aug. 19 announced it has added 100 MW/400 MWh to what at present is the world’s largest battery energy storage facility. “This facility provides […]The post Vistra Finishes Second Phase of California Energy Storage Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post EIA: Large-Scale U.S. Battery Power Capacity Slated for Fourfold Expansion in Two Years appeared first on POWER Magazine. Large-scale battery power capacity in the U.S. surged 35% over 2020 to reach 1,650 MW, and according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), utilities are planning to ramp up that capacity by 10 GW over the next two years. In a newly released report, Battery Storage in the United States: An Update on Market Trends, […]The post EIA: Large-Scale U.S. Battery Power Capacity Slated for Fourfold Expansion in Two Years appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Is the World on the Brink of a Mass Extinction Event? appeared first on POWER Magazine. It’s not unusual for species to go extinct; it happens all the time. In fact, scientists estimate that at least 99.9% of all species of plants and animals that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct. That’s pretty amazing, considering how many species still exist—up to 8.7 million, according to some experts. Mass extinction […]The post Is the World on the Brink of a Mass Extinction Event? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Not Always Plug and Play—Challenges Utilities Face Managing DERs on Their Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine. The proliferation of renewable energy is necessary for communities and countries to meet their goals of reducing carbon emissions, but it also presents new challenges for those managing power distribution. Much of the world’s renewable energy is now generated and stored by distributed energy resources (DERs), such as residential solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles […]The post Not Always Plug and Play—Challenges Utilities Face Managing DERs on Their Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Seizing the Opportunity to Supply Better Energy Solutions via Carbon Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine. Clean firm power, which refers to carbon capture and storage (CCS)-enabled, baseload, dispatchable electricity, is critical to achieving emission reduction goals and meeting energy demands affordably and reliably. New plant designs and retrofitting of existing power plants should be advanced rapidly, while at the same time building jobs and wealth creation across many parts of […]The post Seizing the Opportunity to Supply Better Energy Solutions via Carbon Capture appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Using Asset Data to Create Effective Maintenance Strategies appeared first on POWER Magazine. Relationships between asset data utilization and maintenance strategies often get complicated, especially in cases where data collection practices are designed to merely follow and not build strategies. In the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) sector, the best approach is to optimize the strategy from time to time, which requires comprehensive analysis of asset data collection […]The post Using Asset Data to Create Effective Maintenance Strategies appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post PSEG Agrees to Sell 6.8-GW Fossil Fleet to ArcLight Capital appeared first on POWER Magazine. Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has agreed to sell its 6.8-MW portfolio of non-nuclear generating assets—a fleet of 13 gas plants—to a fund controlled by ArcLight Capital Partners LLC for about $1.92 billion. The sale, which effectively sets up its exit from the competitive generation business, is expected to be completed late in the fourth […]The post PSEG Agrees to Sell 6.8-GW Fossil Fleet to ArcLight Capital appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Gas Exploration and Production Company to Buy Gas-Fired Power Plant in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine. BKV Corp., a privately held natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, said it will purchase the Temple 1 power plant in Temple, Texas. The deal, valued at $430 million and subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021. “We’re excited about this acquisition, and […]The post Gas Exploration and Production Company to Buy Gas-Fired Power Plant in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Decarbonizing the Power Grid with Hydrogen and Advanced Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine. Many leaders around the world are focused on decarbonizing their countries’ energy supplies. For most, that means adding renewable energy resources to their electricity mix, and developing a path aimed at retiring coal and other fossil-fueled power plants. Yet, these are not the only decarbonization options. Research and development (R&D) efforts are also ongoing to […]The post Decarbonizing the Power Grid with Hydrogen and Advanced Technology appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post A Guide to Valve Selection: The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Ball Valves appeared first on POWER Magazine. Before selecting an engineered solution for any fluid control application, it is crucial to understand the unique application and overall value that each ball valve provides. Ball valves come in a wide variety of styles, materials and actuation types, with each form offering different results. Here’s a guide to help you learn what you need […]The post A Guide to Valve Selection: The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Ball Valves appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Korean Group Buying Renewable Energy Giant in $855M Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine. South Korea-based Hanwha Solutions announced it plans to acquire renewable energy developer RES France in an $855.2 million deal expected to be finalized in the next two months. RES France is a subsidiary of UK-based RES Group, which calls itself the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. The agreement announced Aug. 9 is led by […]The post Korean Group Buying Renewable Energy Giant in $855M Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post New GE Gas-Fired Plant Part of Taiwan’s Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine. A new combined heat and power gas-fired plant, designed to support increased power generation as part of Taiwan’s developing energy policy, has entered commercial operation. General Electric (GE) on Aug. 10 said the 535-MW Chia Hui facility, using GE’s advanced HA technology, is located in Minxiong Township in Chiayi County, the sixth-largest county in Taiwan. […]The post New GE Gas-Fired Plant Part of Taiwan’s Energy Transition appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Nuclear First: 3D-Printed Safety-Related Components Installed at Browns Ferry appeared first on POWER Magazine. Marking a notable milestone for nuclear component additive manufacturing, four 3D-printed fuel assembly channel fasteners have been installed and are now operational at Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 in Athens, Alabama. Channel fasteners are a type of bracket that attaches to the top of the nuclear fuel assembly to hold […]The post Nuclear First: 3D-Printed Safety-Related Components Installed at Browns Ferry appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Icebreaker Reactor Approved for Ground-Based Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine. The international business arm of Russia’s state-owned nuclear power company has received a license that will allow construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), based on the design used in the country’s icebreaker shipping fleet, at ground-based nuclear power plants. Rusatom Overseas JSC (RAOS JSC), the company representing parent company Rosatom’s international interests, on Aug. 9 […]The post Icebreaker Reactor Approved for Ground-Based Nuclear Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

The post Hydropower Levels Under Careful Watch as Drought Ravages the West appeared first on POWER Magazine. Intensifying drought conditions in California and historically low water levels at the Oroville Dam on Aug. 5 forced the state’s Department of Water Resources (CDWR) to shut down the 644-MW Edward Hyatt Power Plant—the fourth largest energy producer of all California’s hydroelectric facilities. Similar conditions across the West are prompting a careful watch over hydropower facilities.The post Hydropower Levels Under Careful Watch as Drought Ravages the West appeared first on POWER Magazine.