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Press Releases
GE Power Launches New Innovations at CIGRE 2018 Including Revolutionary HVDC Control System
Product launches emphasize commitment to deliver innovative, software-enabled solutions to help customers navigate the shifting energy landscape Exciting product innovations to help customers meet evolving challenges include eLuminaTM HVDC Control System, 72.5kV compact Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), new “Digital Twin” for Power Transformers, Intelligent Digital Substations, Asset Lifecycle Management Services and advanced Energy Management System (EMS) […]
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Press Releases
MWM Gensets with Fast Ramp-Up Option
With its output of 4,500 kWel, the TCG 2032B V16 is one of the most powerful MWM gensets. The units are mainly used in power plant projects of independent power producers with an output of up to 50 MWel. More than 740 power gensets with an output of approximately 2,850,000 kWel have already been installed […]
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Nuclear
Fate of Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Hinges on Minority Owners
On August 8, Georgia Power announced that its revised capital and construction cost forecast for its share of the Plant Vogtle expansion project had increased from $7.3 billion to $8.4 billion, based on a revised cost-to-complete estimate from Southern Nuclear. The news was softened somewhat by Georgia Power’s declaration that significant construction progress had been […]
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Renewables
Power Market Is Changing — Distributed Energy Gaining Ground [PODCAST]
The power market is changing. It’s being driven more and more by the retail side of the business, according to Roy Palk, Esq., president of New Horizons Consulting. Palk will give a presentation titled “The Rise of Distributed Energy — New Challenges Bring New Opportunities” during the Distributed Energy Conference, which will be held at […]
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POWERnews—August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018 BREAKING: Trump Emissions Plan Aims to Boost Coal-Fired Power The Trump administration has proposed an overhaul of U.S. power plant emissions rules, unveiling a plan that would allow individual states to determine how they will regulate pollutants. The proposal,… Read More A Brief History of the Clean Power Plan The Environmental Protection […]
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Press Releases
IAC Commissions Multiple Patented Combination Dual Feed Rotary Frac Sand Dryer / Coolers
Innovative single pass frac sand drying minimizes airflow requirements and the need for complex controls. Simple straight-through design reduces weight, while dual feeds improve throughput and deliver a cooler product. MISSION, KANSAS — Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), one of the largest EPC contractors for the Frac Sand industry, has developed a state-of-the art advanced Frac […]
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Press Releases
MHPS Enhances Capabilities, Invests in Manufacturing Facilities, and Takes the Lead in Gas Turbine Market
It’s no secret that the gas turbine market in the Americas has been tough in recent years. Across the industry, there have been reports of shrinking orders, forcing drastic measures to cut costs, including restructuring of businesses and cutting large numbers of jobs. The story from Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems has been markedly different. In […]
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Nuclear
Nuclear Power Production Up for Fifth Year in a Row
Nuclear power generation increased worldwide in 2017 for the fifth successive year according to a report released by the World Nuclear Association (WNA). Production from nuclear plants reached 2,506 TWh in 2017, more than 10% of global electricity demand. The average capacity factor for the world’s nuclear power plants increased year-over-year to 81.1%, continuing the […]
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Siemens to boost power output and efficiency at Al-Sadder power plant in Iraq
Siemens’ digital services to maximize power plant’s performance Assets will generate more power and supply electricity to an additional 100,000 homes Project supports Iraq’s goal of meeting electricity demand In line with Iraq’s goal to improve the efficiency and availability of the country’s power plants, Siemens will provide inspection and upgrade services for two power […]
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GAS POWER Direct—August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018 New York Denies Air Permit for New Gas-Fired Power Plant A natural gas-fired power plant in New York state that planned to ramp up to full operations this month has been denied an air quality permit from state officials. Competitive… Read More Sponsored Content GE’s H-class turbines are fueling the world on […]