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Gas
Developer of 550-MW Gas Power Plant Commits to Voluntary GHG Emission Reductions
In a step that it hopes will be emulated by developers of new natural gas generation facilities in the U.S., NTE Energy has voluntarily committed to drastically slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the proposed 550-MW Killingly Energy Center facility in Connecticut—and to shut it down by 2050 unless it operates with no net GHG […]
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Doosan Škoda Power Conquers Jordan
Doosan Škoda Power won another project in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the second half of 2016. It is the fourth stage of construction of the Samra combined cycle power plant under which the existing gas cycle will be extended by a steam section. Doosan Škoda Power will supply a steam turbine with a […]
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Coal
AEP Sells Competitive Natural Gas, Coal Power Plants
American Electric Power (AEP) has sold four competitive natural gas and coal power plants‚ a total of 5.2 GW, and plans to invest the proceeds from the sale in its regulated business. AEP completed the sale of the plants to Lightstone Generation LLC, a joint venture of Blackstone and an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners […]
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POWERnews—Jan. 26, 2017
Power News Don't miss these POWER magazine resources: Post Jobs | View Jobs | Buyers' Guide Southern California Braces for Possible Natural Gas Constraints Though Southern California weathered last summer without major natural gas supply constraints that were feared as a result of the 2015–2016 leak from the Aliso Canyon storage field, a blast of […]
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Press Releases
Top 5 Vendors in the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Market from 2017 to 2021: Technavio
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global carbon capture and storage (CCS) market report. This market research report also lists 12 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Technavio announces top five leading vendors in the global carbon capture and storage market from 2017-2021. […]
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Press Releases
E.ON to participate in European smart grid project InterFlex
Three of six regional demonstrators led up by E.ON companies Part of the biggest EU Research and Innovation program, Horizon 2020 Total budget of around € 23 million E.ON is part of the European smart grid project InterFlex that aims to explore new ways of using various forms of flexibilities to optimize electric power systems […]
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Press Releases
Volvo Penta Hosts Largest Major Operator Training Event at Port of Los Angeles
(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) – Jan. 24, 2017 – Volvo Penta recently completed its biggest and most robust training event for the industrial business segment to date. Over the course of three weeks, the company led a series of classes for 80 technicians at the Port of Los Angeles. Participating companies included APM Terminals, International Transportation […]
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Annual Spending on Transmission System Infrastructure for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration is Expected to Reach $46.7 Billion in 2025, According to Navigant Research
The nature of a country’s existing power system and regulatory framework will influence infrastructure investment choices, report finds January 25, 2017 – Boulder, CO – A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for transmission system technologies required to integrate large-scale renewable energy generation, with global market forecasts for renewable energy capacity additions and […]
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IEA urges Poland to clean up its energy sector while balancing energy security, environment and affordability requirements
25 January 2017, Paris WARSAW — Poland’s new energy strategy should put the country on a pathway towards a cleaner energy system while strengthening energy security, the International Energy Agency said in its latest review of the country’s energy policies. The forthcoming energy strategy is likely to prioritise long-term energy security, placing a strong emphasis […]
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Siemens to supply turnkey combined cycle power plant to Thailand
• Market entry with first two H-class gas turbines in Thailand • Fifth large power plant project in consortium with Marubeni in the country • Total order volume about 550 million U.S. dollar Siemens, together with its Japanese consortium partner Marubeni Corporation, has received an order for the delivery of a turnkey combined cycle power […]