Gas
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Trends
Billions in Federal Funding Earmarked for Power Plant CCS Projects: Here’s a Snapshot
The Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled plans on Sept. 27 to inject $1.3 billion into its portfolio of federally funded carbon capture demonstration and large-scale pilot programs by the end of the year—including up to $400 million to support one commercial-scale coal power plant carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration. The Office of Clean Energy […]
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Engineering
Jackson Generation Pioneers North America’s First M501JAC Gas Turbines
The Jackson Generation plant, a 1.2-GW combined cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois, debuted North America’s first M501JAC gas turbines. Developed by J-POWER USA, the facility has emerged as a model for
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Gas
Ohio Facility Supports PJM Power Supply in Heart of Major Shale Plays
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 territory
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Gas
Innovative Gas-Fired Power Station Supports Taiwan’s Need for More Energy
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. Taiwan
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Hydrogen
THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic)
While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen cofiring. These policies include the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized Carbon Pollution Standards, federal production tax credits, and the federal hydrogen hub program. However, only […]
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Gas
Diversification Key to Finland’s Goals Around Energy and Environment
Finland has a diversified energy mix, comprised mostly of renewable energy resources and nuclear power. Recent power generation project announcements highlight this diversification, which has led to industry
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O&M
Minimize Risks with Robotic Generator Inspections and Comprehensive Testing
Historically, generator inspections require rotor removal (Figure 3). There’s a significant level of risk during this process due to possible generator damage during the disassembly, and it also requires
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Legal & Regulatory
FTC Green Guides: The Growing Scrutiny on ‘Clean’ Natural Gas Claims
In an era of increasing environmental awareness, companies, particularly those in the energy sector, face heightened scrutiny over how they market their products. Natural gas, often promoted as a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels, has become a focal point of this scrutiny. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Green Guides, a set of guidelines […]
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Interview
How Pennsylvania Is Fostering A Nuclear Renaissance in the Making
Pennsylvania has been a hotspot for nuclear power since the advent of commercial nuclear power, which it pioneered with first power from the 60-MW Shippingport Atomic Power Station near Pittsburgh in 1957. Today, the state, the second-largest nuclear power generator in the U.S., hosts eight operating reactors. These include Constellation’s 2.77-GW Peach Bottom Atomic […]
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Hydrogen
Spanish Group Injecting Hydrogen Into Natural Gas Network
A Spanish infrastructure company said it has achieved a “historic milestone” for Spain’s energy industry. Madrid-headquartered Redexis announced has begun injecting hydrogen produced with renewable energy into the country’s natural gas supply via Spain’s first hydrogen pipeline. The company said the project, inaugurated on September 20, is believed to be the first fully commissioned renewable […]