International

Natural calamities challenge businesses and create problems with customer experience (CX). How can a utility demonstrate the desired experience attributes such as speed, quality, consistency, and so on at the same or even at a higher level after a catastrophe? Following a winter that saw record-breaking bomb cyclones in the northern Pacific. and the biggest […]

The first SAE 30 stationary gas engine oil to receive MAN M 3271-5 and M 3271-2 approvals HollyFrontier Lubricants & Specialties has launched Petro-Canada Lubricants SENTRONTM SP 30, an advanced-performance SAE 30 stationary gas engine oil and the first of its category approved to meet MAN Truck & Bus AG’s latest M 3271-5 and M […]

S4E, the French software editor launches its international operations in order to grow on the Energy monitoring market. To date, ENERGYSOFT, the monitoring software developed by S4E has a strong footprint on the French market, with more than 10% market share. This year is a good time for the company to go international in order […]

An innovative second-generation steel-composite modular construction system that is planned for use in GE Hitachi’s (GEH’s) BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) plant could dramatically reduce the amount of labor required during nuclear island construction. Brian Johnson, vice president and BWRX-300 product director with GEH, explained various details about the company’s SMR design as part of […]

The European Union’s (EU’s) much-watched Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act—the world’s first “green list”—unveiled by the European Commission (EC) on April 21 qualifies several power-producing sectors in its technical screening criteria for sustainable investment decisions. However, it delays controversial decisions on gas and nuclear.  The EC adopted the Delegated Act as part of an ambitious package […]

An industry first, two global leaders in power technologies have entered into a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement that will allow them to expand their range of high-voltage equipment using a game-changing gas alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) SF6 an insulating and switching gas commonly used in high-voltage electrical equipment, is a potent greenhouse gas This historic […]

The EconiQ™ portfolio of products, services and solutions contribute towards a carbon neutral-future and accelerate the green energy transition Zurich, 21 April 2021 – Hitachi ABB Power Grids today launched EconiQ™ – its portfolio of products, services and solutions that are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. With EconiQ, the global technology and market leader […]

HOUSTON, TX, April 21 – The 5th Annual Connected Plant Conference is proud to announce Eastman Chemical as the host Chemical Process Industries (CPI) sponsor. The 2021 event will convene at The Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas, August 30 – September 2. Hosted by Chemical Engineering and POWER magazines, the Connected Plant Conference will […]

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (April 20, 2021) – Enerpac introduces the Safe T™ Torque Checker, the company’s first mobile torque wrench testing unit. The new portable tool offers a simple and accurate measurement of torque output wherever and whenever operators need it. A correctly calibrated torque system will deliver the right output to fasten bolts accurately […]

Managing a nationwide system of assets providing power generation, transmission, and distribution, which underpin the energy sector, can be a challenging endeavor. Particularly when you take into account the vast array of modern and legacy technologies that may not work in harmony together. For energy professionals, the stakes could not be higher. Prolonged outages as […]

Concrete is an integral part of any construction project, whether you are building roads, a a ground floor in your private home, or a power plant. This is because concrete is very durable, but it can be susceptible to fractures as subsoil frosts and thaws, if it shifts, or if tree roots press upward on […]

The technology used in modern hydrogen fuel cells is not new. In fact, NASA used fuel cells for its manned space missions in the 1960s. But fuel cells have not really “taken off” (pardon the pun) in earthly applications since that time. Some industry insiders believe that will change very soon. “We’ve been sort of […]

A UK-based energy company said it is talking with government officials about securing financial support for an expansion of the world’s largest tidal energy project. SIMEC Atlantis Energy (SAE) on April 7 said it wants to move forward with a further rollout of “tidal stream technology” at the company’s MeyGen project in the Pentland Firth, […]

Kenosha, Wis., April 6, 2021 – With four different jaw-size widths, the new WV1700 Series Vises from Snap-on Industrial are a perfect addition to any work bench in the aviation, wind power, natural resources or manufacturing industries. The WV1700 Series Vises come with features that make them durable for demanding applications, including an oversized anvil […]

Although Mexican economic history shows moments of tension between the private sector and the federal government—for example, during the administration of President Luis Echeverría (1970-1976)—never in the modern era has such tension reached the levels experienced at this time. The attacks on the private sector, including foreign investment, that the current federal administration has carried […]

Scientists at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility have released a new design for a compact fusion reactor that can generate electricity and help define the technology necessary for commercial fusion power. General Atomics, which operates the DIII-D facility in San Diego, California, for the U.S. Department of Energy, says the approach is based on the […]

Although you’d be hard-pressed to find an expert who believes oil and gas companies will abandon exploration and production operations anytime soon, several oil and gas majors are expanding their businesses

Siemens Energy and Canadian pipeline company TC Energy in February agreed to commission a novel waste-heat-to-power facility in Alberta by 2022 that captures waste heat from a gas-fired turbine operating a

European Commission Probing Germany Lignite Power Compensation. The European Commission on March 2 opened an “in-depth investigation” to assess whether Germany’s plans to compensate its lignite-fired

Signs a 22-year maintenance services contract with Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Ltd. Power Plant to begin generating power in early 2023. It will provide the equivalent electricity needed to supply over 850,000 homes in Bangladesh.  DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 31, 2021 — GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will be providing maintenance services and […]

Cyberhawk drone-based inspections monitor over 11,500 transmission towers and nearly 150 substations across Scottish Utility Network DENVER – March 30, 2021 – Cyberhawk, a global leader in drone-based inspections and creator of iHawk, a cloud-based asset visualization software platform, has released a case study that examines how its drone-based visual assessment and data management of […]

The new DuPont™ B-Free™ pre-treatment technology reduces operational costs and boosts plant uptime and reliability. WILMINGTON, Del., March 30th, 2021 – DuPont (NYSE:DD), a global science and innovation leader, today announced the launch of a new pre-treatment technology that eliminates the effects of biofouling in Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems to reduce operational costs and to […]

SAN FRANCISCO, California – March 24, 2021 – GreenFire Energy Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with world geothermal leader Energy Development Corporation (EDC) to perform a commercial retrofit that will restore and generate steam from an idle geothermal well in its Mahanagdong geothermal facility located in Leyte, Philippines. The idle […]

As clean-power technologies become more mainstream, offshore and river-based energy generating systems are beginning to come into their own in terms of proven performance. While the sea and rivers are widely available resources, they do come with a unique set of equipment protection and sealing challenges. The sealing solutions should be robust, safe, and effective—able […]

Integrated solution set to increase water capacity, drive operational efficiency and ensure clean, safe and dependable delivery of water to all residents McLean Technology Group (MTG) has employed ABB to deliver automation, electrification, and instrumentation solutions at Nashville’s Central Wastewater Treatment facility, managed by Metro Water Services (MWS), as it looks to address the needs […]

ABB technology is being used to build the world’s largest desalination plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The USD 500 million development will have the capacity to process over 900,000 cubic meters of seawater per day, enough to meet the demands of over 350,000 households. Approximately 45 kilometers north of Abu Dhabi city, […]

Consolidating the group’s core competencies, James Fisher Renewables will provide expertise for the extremes, helping offshore developers push boundaries to accelerate the energy transition By offering services across the project lifecycle, James Fisher Renewables will become a comprehensive solutions provider James Fisher, a leading provider of innovative marine solutions and specialised engineering services, has today […]

In late 2013, Mexico embarked on a path to transform its energy markets. Then-President Enrique Peña-Nieto oversaw constitutional reforms that ended state-run monopolies, and opened Mexico’s power market to competition and investment from foreign and private companies. By most accounts, the policies were highly effective in spurring investments in renewable energy and efficient natural gas-fired […]

Michell Bearings has successfully completed station blackout (SBO) tests on a thrust and guide bearing used within the reactor coolant pump at a new build nuclear power plant. In what is thought to be one of the world’s first successful bearing run downs, the test demonstrated the bearing’s ability to survive a station blackout condition […]

ITH Bolting Technology combines digital bolting tool procedures, advanced fastener design, and installation know-how to reduce maintenance costs significantly — proven for onshore and offshore wind-turbine installation projects. Meschede, Germany ITH Bolting Technology is a leading global system supplier in bolting technology providing bolting tools, engineering, fasteners and service. Under their brand, IHF Fastener Systems, […]