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Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays View the story TOP PLANT: Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays GE Vernova 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 […]

View the story TOP PLANT: Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy GE Vernova A GE Vernova-led project, completed in just 10 months, is helping Taiwan’s efforts for a more reliable power supply, along with supporting the integration of renewable energy resources in the country. Darrell Proctor Taiwan has long relied on […]

View the story TOP PLANT: Jinzhai Pumped-Storage Hydro Facility Helps Integrate Renewable Energy and Solve Grid Stability Challenges GE Vernova Jinzhai Pumped-Storage Hydro Facility Helps Integrate Renewable Energy and Solve Grid Stability Challenges Pumped-storage hydropower is seen as a key technology in China to balance the grid and store excess energy from intermittent sources like […]

POWER Awards For more than four decades, POWER magazine has honored the top performers in the electricity-generating industry with annual power plant awards. If your plant has distinguished itself by innovative design or engineering upgrades, producing power more reliably or economically than comparable plants, or demonstrating a new generation or environmental controls technology, don’t miss the opportunity to […]

Byline by: Nathan Snoke, Global Hydrogen Account Manager Salt caverns provide an ideal environment for hydrogen storage, but they also pose construction and management challenges due to impure salt deposits. The right completions tools can help ensure hydrogen remains in its underground storage caverns for the long-term. Hydrogen plays a crucial role in decarbonization strategies[1]. […]

China Completes World’s Largest Pumped Storage Facility. China has completed the 3.6-GW Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, in Hebei province. Operated by the State Grid Corp. of China (SGCC), the

Introduction SCADA systems have long played a role in the power sector, managing and monitoring various processes and equipment in traditional power-generating settings. Now, the changing landscape of energy production and distribution creates an opportunity to reimagine the role of SCADA software as a tool that further enhances asset management and, in doing so, helps […]

Byline by: Sam Abraham, GLOBAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR – LCS – GEOTHERMAL Summary: Ideal conditions for geothermal power can create some of the biggest cementing challenges for wells. Where traditional cementing methods fail, tailored cement formulations and processes can help run casing deeper and lower geothermal well costs. Prospect exploration uncovered a rich geothermal resource at Blue Mountain […]

Browns Ferry Unit 1, the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) first nuclear reactor, turned 50 on Aug. 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the iconic plant’s storied history. To commemorate this occasion, POWER is republishing an article, written by Kennedy Maize in 2007, that provides an in-depth look at the history of the 3,954-MW Browns […]

Previous winners 2024: The Viking Link, connecting Bicker Fen substation in Lincolnshire, UK, with Revsing substation in southern Jutland, Denmark

Previous winners 2024: Arizona Public Service’s (APS’s) Virtual Power Plant, Arizona 2023: BlockEnergy Microgrid at Southshore Bay Near Tampa, Florida 2022: Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Solar-Plus-Storage Microgrid Powering Electric Bus Fleet, Edgartown, Massachusetts 2021: Enel X Virtual Power Plant Program, California 2020: Solar Schools Project, Puerto Rico 2019: Butler Farms Microgrid, Lillington, North Carolina 2018: Gordon Bubolz […]

Previous winners 2024: Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery, Rosemount, Minnesota 2023: Lineage Logistics Cold Storage Facility, Colton, California 2022: The City of White Plains, New York, 6.8-MW Community Solar and 1.7-MW/8-MWh Energy Storage Portfolio 2021: Love’s Travel Stops Solar and Electric Vehicle Charging Installations at Various Sites Across the U.S. 2020: Delta Electronics (Americas) […]

Previous winners 2024: Distribution Grid Automation System, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2023: Tampa Electric Co. Distributed Intelligence Project, Tampa, Florida 2022: PPL Electric Utilities’ Grid Modernization Project, Allentown, Pennsylvania 2021: Wärtsilä and Pivot Power Projects Combining Battery Storage and Power Infrastructure for Electric Vehicle Charging Across the UK 2020: Alabama Power’s Smart Neighborhood, Birmingham, Alabama […]

Previous winners 2024: Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 Win POWER’s Plant of the Year Award 2023: Estrella del Mar III, a Visionary Floating Power Plant, Is POWER’s Plant of the Year 2022: Wudongde Project Takes Hydro to New Heights 2021: Technology Triumph: Track 4A Is POWER’s Plant of the Year 2020: T-Point 2 Is […]

Previous winners 2024: R.D. Morrow Sr. Generating Station Repower Project, Purvis, Mississippi 2023: Dania Beach Clean Energy Center, Dania Beach, Florida 2022: Pinnacle Wind Farm Repowering, Keyser, West Virginia 2021: Tianjin Huadian Junliangcheng Thermal Power Plant, Tianjin, China 2020: Alamitos Generating Station, Long Beach, California, and Huntington Beach Generating Station, Huntington Beach, California 2019: Black Dog […]

Previous winners 2024: 4-MW Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Demonstration at NASA’s Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California 2023: Hydrogen Fuel-Blending Pilot, A.J. Mihm Power Plant, Pelkie, Michigan 2022: Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field, Japan

Previous winners 2024: Centrais Elétricas de Paraíba’s (Epasa’s) Sludge Treatment System, João Pessoa, Brazil 2023: Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Recovery System, Surry Power Station, Surry County, Virginia 2022: Infinite Cooling Inc.’s Cooling Tower Water Recovery System, Cambridge, Massachusetts 2021: Rollin M. Schahfer Generating Station, Wheatfield, Indiana 2020: Saltworks Technologies’ Monovalent Electrodialysis Reversal Project for FGD Wastewater […]

Anticipation is mounting for the Connected Plant Conference (CPC), POWER and Chemical Engineering’s digitalization event, scheduled to take place next week, May 20–22, 2024, near Houston, Texas. If you are a professional in the power industry, here are 10 reasons you should attend the industry event that is uniquely focused deeply on the practical and business-oriented […]

As the energy landscape evolves, operators of combined cycle power plants (CCPP) must adapt to the increasing prevalence of renewables, fluctuating fuel prices, and changing legislation. This paper explores how CCPPs can respond to these trends by enhancing their operational flexibility to swiftly respond to market demands. Key highlights from the white paper include: The […]

IRENA: 70% Global Renewable Deployment Led by Asia in 2023. Global renewable deployment over 2023 reached a total capacity of 3,870 GW—a new record in the power sector, according to the International

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) is a leading provider of gas turbine component repairs. With a focus on maintaining optimal performance and reducing operating costs for our customers. MD&A has developed a range of repair processes for 7FA.04 advanced gas path (AGP) components. Significant savings can be realized by opting for lower-cost repaired spares instead […]

IDC’s report reveals that industry clouds can help companies sustain a competitive advantage in the digital era. While many executives have adopted cloud technology, more than half have not achieved the desired business outcomes. In their recent survey, IDC uncovered valuable insights for organizations looking to get better ROI on their cloud technology investments. In […]

Industrial maintenance environments consist of complex assets and involve many different stakeholders such as maintenance teams, procurement departments, suppliers, IT departments,… The search for spare parts includes navigating lists, documents, spare parts databases, and dealing with extensive amounts of paper. Spare part data is often outdated, heterogeneous, and weak. As a result, spare part warehouses […]

The global power industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with delivering reliable power amidst surging demand and urgent environmental concerns. In response, the sector has embraced digitalization, making technology the linchpin for operational excellence, efficiency, and resilience. This whitepaper explores the imperative of effective digital integration in the power sector, outlining strategic imperatives for successful […]

Dominion Secures Final Approvals for 2.6-GW Offshore Wind Project. Dominion Energy on Jan. 30 said it received the last two major federal approvals needed to kick off construction of its 2.6-GW Coastal

Given the rapid movement to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, and the financial incentives available for doing so, converting to clean energy is all but inevitable for electric utilities. Already complicated utility networks need to be fully ready to take on the challenges posed by multiple power streams coming into the grid at […]

Unlock a new era of data visualization with our in-depth look at leading PI Server data visualization alternatives. In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production rates, more consistent quality, and reduced costs through data-driven strategies. Standing between many businesses and this […]

AI spare parts search helps energy providers deal with maintenance-related challenges in the energy & utility sector. Download the Case Study and learn more about how one of Europe’s biggest energy providers managed to: accelerate the process of identifying and locating necessary parts & components on-site maximized uptime optimized inventory management  

How a leading utility joined forces with a one-source EPC / O&M solutions partner Amid growing demand for renewable energy sources, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) can elevate a utility’s fleet, stabilize the supply of electricity, reduce costs, and optimize revenue. In the best-case scenario, a utility adds a BESS as a new asset, […]