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Press Releases
Experts from Doosan Škoda Power overhauled a turbine at the Sandvik 3 biomass incinerator in Sweden
Pilsen (26/10/2020) – To keep Doosan Škoda Power steam turbines running smoothly over the long-term, they need due care through regular inspections. This is the case with the steam turbine in the Sandvik 3 power plant in the Swedish city of Vaxjö, which Doosan Škoda Power engineers from Pilsen examined during an annual inspection visit. […]
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Sumitomo SHI FW Awarded CFB Boiler Modernization Project in Austria
ESPOO, Finland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has been awarded a contract by Sappi Europe to modernize an existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler, which will result in a 30% CO2 emissions reduction at the Gratkorn Pulp & Paper mill. SFW will design, supply and erect the project, which includes modifications to the lower furnace, new heat […]
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Electricity trading based on blockchain launches in German municipality
Joint press release Press by Siemens and AÜW Zug/Kempten, October 22, 2020 As part of the pebbles research project, Siemens, the regional utility Allgäuer Überlandwerk (AÜW) and their project partners are developing a local electricity market using blockchain technology. Today, the parties launched pebbles’ electricity trading platform, bringing them one step closer to creating […]
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Mitsubishi Power Receives Follow-up Order from Serbia for Two Sets of World’s Largest Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems
– 670 MW desulfurization capacity per unit will reduce SO2 and particulates emissions, to aid compliance with EU environmental standards and support Serbia’s quest to join EU – Second FGD system order from Serbia, and third from Western Balkans region YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct 22, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi […]
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Siemens Energy MEA Energy Week Virtual Conference Reveals 10 Priorities for Successful Energy Transformation Pathway
The ten key elements, emerged from the virtual event, build a flexible framework for innovation, broadly suitable to enable decarbonization of the energy sector DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, October 22, 2020/ — Ten key priorities for successful long-term energy transformation; Decarbonized energy systems build more sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies; More than 2,500 people […]
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Cummins releases industry leading standard enclosure solutions for its natural gas generator models
Contact: Angela Papageorgiou, Cummins Inc. Phone: +44 (0) 1843 252099 Email: angela.papageorgiou@cummins.com October 22nd, 2020 Cummin 1-2MW natural gas standard enclosures SHOREVIEW, MINNESOTA – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) introduces the new factory-designed 1-2MW natural gas standard enclosures to the US gas market. These new enclosures are specially designed for standby, peaking and combined […]
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Schneider Electric and SolarEdge Partner to Accelerate Residential Solar Market with Smart Home Energy Solution
BOSTON, Mass., October 22, 2020 – Schneider Electric today announced a technological and commercial partnership with SolarEdge Technologies Inc. for North America that will accelerate the residential solar market and provide homeowners with seamless energy management for smart homes of the future. The partnership marries Schneider Electric’s expertise in energy distribution and automation solutions with […]
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Werk-Brau Introduces High-Performance Loader Buckets
(Findlay, OH) New Werk-Brau High Performance Loader Buckets are specifically designed for strength and durability, whether digging in virgin soil or re-handling material up to 2,000 lbs/cubic yard in density. A 3-degree inclined bottom reduces loading forces, allowing the bucket to do more and last longer, with less wear and tear. The bucket top channel […]
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The future of SGRE turbine performance tests offshore and onshore is the ZX TM nacelle Lidar
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) statement of testing and approval of nacelle based wind Lidar ‘ZX TM’ from ZX Lidars for the purpose of Power Performance Testing on Siemens Gamesa wind turbines released In connection with a power curve campaign, Siemens Gamesa has tested a new technology together with the well-known company ZX Lidars. Based […]
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Voith awarded with turbine generator units and auxiliaries supply contract for the Pakistan Mohmand Dam hydropower plant
• Four turbine generator units and online monitoring systems will be provided by Voith by 2026 • The project has high significance for Pakistan and its people SHANGHAI/BEIJING. On September 30, 2020, China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) and Voith Hydro Shanghai Limited (VHS) entered into an equipment supply contract in Beijing, under which VHS will […]
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Harrington Hoists, Inc. Releases 1 Ton Mini Hand Chain Hoist
Manheim, PA – Harrington Hoists, Inc. has introduced their new CX010 mini hand chain hoist designed for use in high or difficult to reach areas. This hoist has a rated capacity of 1 Ton and is the third model in Harrington’s line of smallest and most lightweight hand chain hoists in the world. This hoist […]
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The 7 Most Important Secrets of Successful Root Cause Analysis
Not all root cause analysis is equally effective or reliable. Many root cause systems operate as standalone modules, without helping investigators collect accurate information. In the TapRooT® 7-Step Process (and in the 5-Step Process for simple investigations), its root cause analysis tools are used throughout the investigation to make every investigation phase—including information collection—more robust […]
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American Hydro to modernise two units at Keokuk Hydroelectric plant in Iowa, USA
American Hydro, part of Wärtsilä Corporation, has been awarded a major contract to perform rehabilitation services and complete the upgrade and refurbishment of the Unit 5 & 15 turbines at Ameren’s historic Keokuk Hydroelectric plant in Iowa, USA. The order with Ameren Corporation was booked in July. American Hydro designed, manufactured and delivered new 200-inch, […]
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Shell Lubricants Expands Industrial Product Portfolio to Offer Complete Lubrication Solutions
New PAG-based Fluids Strengthen Primary Metals and Power Sector Product Lines Houston, TX – Shell Lubricants is expanding their portfolio to provide end-to-end lubrication solutions and service offerings for businesses across key industrial sectors, helping keep equipment operating efficiently. With this business expansion, Shell Lubricants has prioritized its focus on supporting the primary metals and […]
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PSEG Nuclear’s Salem Unit 1 Conducts Planned Refueling and Maintenance Outage
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2020) – PSEG Nuclear’s Salem Unit 1 entered its planned refueling and maintenance outage on Oct. 3, 2020, when operators safely removed the unit from the regional power grid. Salem 1 is one of three nuclear units operated by PSEG in Salem County, New Jersey. Collectively, the three nuclear […]
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Schneider Electric Releases ArcFM Mobile 11.2.1
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 13, 2020) – Schneider Electric, the industry leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions for utilities and communication providers, announced the latest release of ArcFM Mobile XI, the utility-scale mobile GIS solution designed for field crews. ArcFM Mobile 11.2.1 now supports a full digital design-construction workflow in the ArcFM XI ecosystem […]
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Sumitomo SHI FW Licensee Isgec Secures Semi-Dry FGD System Order in India for 150 MW unit
Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) licensee Isgec Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Isgec) was recently awarded its first order for a Semi-Dry FGD (Circulating Fluidized Bed Scrubbers) system in India from Hindalco Industries Limited. The project was won through a competitive bidding process for Hindalco’s 150 MW unit at Mahan Aluminium at Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, India. SFW has […]
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Baker Botts Launches Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Practice Group
The decision to formalize the firm’s offering follows the establishment of the firm’s Global Hydrogen Practice Group back in June WASHINGTON, D.C. and LONDON, October 13 2020 – Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology and energy law firm, has launched a dedicated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Practice Group within the firm’s Energy sector. […]
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New Specialty Broker, NARDAC, Set to Bridge Gap in Renewables, Power, and Infrastructure Asset Protection
New brokerage to upend a market of general products and services with highly specialized offerings Newport Beach, CA – October 13th 2020 – Jatin Sharma and his co-founding partners have today officially launched a specialist insurance broker to serve the renewable energy, conventional power, infrastructure and transport sectors. NARDAC Insurance Services (NARDAC) is aiming to […]
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DENA Selects Energy Web to Build Prototype Identity Registry for Germany’s Energy Market
Zug, Switzerland (Oct. 13, 2020) — Germany’s federal energy agency, Deutsche Energie-Agentur (DENA), has selected Energy Web to design and construct a digital registry for distributed energy resources (DERs) across the country in partnership with more than 20 industry players. The project will enable energy assets in Germany, such as thermostats, solar PV systems, batteries, […]
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Solar Executives Launch Nationwide ‘Renewables Forward’ Initiative to Tackle Diversity and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oct. 12, 2020—A group of leading solar and renewable energy companies and trade organizations have launched an initiative, Renewables Forward, to take action and develop concrete steps to increase workforce diversity and inclusion throughout the industry. Leaders from across the industry have come together to share experiences, evaluate best practices and make meaningful change. […]
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Siemens Gamesa scores largest ever deal for its 5.X platform for the 372-MW Björnberget project in Sweden
OCTOBER 11, 2020 — Siemens Gamesa has closed the largest order to date for its 5.X platform with a new deal to supply 372 MW of the SG 5.8-170 turbine for the Björnberget project in Sweden. The wind farm, owned by asset manager Prime Capital and independent power producer Enlight, will be one of the […]
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Nuclear
Rosatom: final stage of the physical start-up is underway at Belarusian NPP unit 1
OSTROVETS, Belarus (Oct. 11, 2020) — Unit No. 1 at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, equipped with the VVER-1200 reactor has been brought to minimum control power (MCP). Minimum control power level is reached when neutron flux is recorded in a reactor working at a level sufficient to sustain a fission chain reaction. Reaching MCP […]
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Howden to supply world leading oil free screw compressor technology to the international nuclear fusion research project ITER in France
Howden has been awarded a contract with American based UT-Battelle (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) to supply the DYS Blowout Compressor and the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which will be an important part of the Tokamak Cooling Water System (TCWS). Tomkamak is a magnetic fusion device that has been designed to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion […]
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Renewables
RWE U.S. Onshore Wind Farm Cranell Starts Commercial Operation
AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 5, 2020) — Silvia Ortín, COO Onshore Wind and Solar PV Americas, RWE Renewables: “North America is one of our focus markets, with a strong development pipeline in the business. With the commissioning of our latest onshore 220-megawatt wind farm Cranell, we’ve now successfully completed our 25th U.S. wind project. This new […]
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BP Energy Partners Announces Equity Commitment for Leading Edge Power Solutions
DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2020 — BP Energy Partners, LLC (“BPEP”) has made an equity commitment to California-based Leading Edge Power Solutions, LLC (“LEPS” or the “Company”), a provider of clean, dispatchable, behind-the-meter power generation solutions for commercial and industrial customers. The Company’s offering provides customers with, in most cases, zero capital cost on-site generation that […]
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NEMA Outlines Five Priorities for Candidates for President and Congress
Electroindustry supports pro-growth agenda to move America forward ROSSLYN, Va., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today published an open letter to urge the candidates for President and the 117th Congress to focus on a pro-growth agenda that moves America forward by embracing five key priorities: moving beyond narrow product […]
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NRG Energy Announces Appointment of New Independent Director
PRINCETON, N.J. (Oct. 5, 2020) — NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) today announced the appointment of a new Independent Director, Elisabeth (Lisa) Donohue, to its Board of Directors effective October 5, 2020. As a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, Ms. Donohue will also serve on the Board’s Finance & Risk Management and Audit Committees. “The […]
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Black & Veatch: ‘New Energy,’ Grid Modernization and Decarbonization Drive Electric Industry to Repower
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct. 6, 2020) — From the need to better integrate renewable energy into the grid to ensuring increased resilience and reliability while pursuing a lower-carbon footprint, electric utilities are pressing to thoughtfully transform themselves into an ever-evolving, complex energy ecosystem. Black & Veatch’s new 2020 Strategic Directions: Electric Report details these drivers and […]
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ABB digitalizes process safety lifecycle management
ABB has launched ABB Ability™ SafetyInsight™ a suite of digital software applications that support companies across the energy and process sectors throughout the entire lifecycle of process safety management (PSM). Operating as a central source of information the software digitalizes early Engineering Technology (ET) data to create a process safety digital twin, using this […]