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Interview
The POWER Interview: Physical Attacks on the Grid Soared in 2022. What Can Be Done?
Physical security at power plants has received renewed concern of late, owing to a spate of gunfire vandalism events in the U.S. However, power plants have long-fielded several other physical security risks, including from terrorism, sabotage, natural disasters, insider threats, and physical breaches. Power plants have typically employed a set of physical security tools, such […]
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Press Releases
DuPont Consolidates Ultrafiltration Technologies Under New IntegraTec™ Brand
Delivering the Best-Fit Ultrafiltration Technologies for Customers’ Diverse Water and Sustainability Challenges WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — To better serve municipal and industrial customers, DuPont is consolidating and rebranding its diverse portfolio of ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for the sustainable purification, conservation and reuse of water. The DuPont™ IntegraTec™ portfolio of ultrafiltration technologies and […]
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Press Releases
Emerson Software Helps Intermountain Power Agency Deliver Carbon-Free Power
Transformative initiative creates clean energy hub for western United States, extends digital foundation for green hydrogen production, storage and power generation PITTSBURGH (Feb. 14, 2023) – Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a global software and engineering leader, has been selected to automate operations at Intermountain Power Agency’s IPP Renewed power plant, a regional energy hub that uses […]
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Press Releases
Framatome inks contract with ČEZ to Modernize Instrumentation and Control Systems
February 14, 2023 – Framatome announced today it has signed a contract with ČEZ to modernize the existing instrumentation and control (I&C) Spinline testers for safety systems installed on four VVER type reactors at Dukovany Nuclear Power Station, located in Czech Republic. “We commend ČEZ for its high standards of safety and vigilance in fortifying […]
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Press Releases
Nucleareurope calls for technology neutral electricity market design
Brussels, 14 February 2023: Nucleareurope has this week outlined its priorities for how to best review the existing European electricity market. These include adopting a technology neutral approach, valuing long-term security of supply and support for a range of market instruments. “Europe needs an electricity market which is designed to ensure security of supply and […]
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Commentary
California’s Energy Future Lies in the NRC’s Hands
California has been driving America’s clean energy transition for years, but the road to net-zero is still paved with fossil fuels. Frequent extreme weather events and surging electricity demand are catalyzing the buildout of more reliable and secure clean energy. The state’s shift has largely been focused on renewable sources like solar and wind, which […]
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Press Releases
Flowserve to Acquire Velan in an All-cash Transaction Valued at Approximately $245 million (C$329 million)
Accelerates Flowserve’s 3D Strategy and provides meaningful aftermarket revenues Velan brings a highly complementary valve portfolio to Flowserve’s FCD segment Transaction expected to be accretive to Flowserve’s Adjusted EPS in first full year after close Transaction provides compelling value to Velan shareholders following an extensive and robust review of strategic options Velan shareholders to receive […]
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GE’s Gas Turbines Will Power the First Combined Heat and Power Plant in Kazakhstan, Supporting Country’s Energy Transition Journey
As part of modernization of the Kazakhstan power infrastructure, Aksa Energy will build a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant to provide flexible, reliable, efficient, and sustainable heat and power for the Kyzylorda region The new 240-megawatt (MW) CHP plant, expected to be commissioned in 2025, will be powered by two GE’s 6F.03 gas […]
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Nuclear
Centrus Completes Construction, Initial Testing of HALEU Demonstration Cascade
Marking a major milestone, Centrus Energy—a firm under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate production of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) with domestic technology—on Feb. 9 said it completed construction and initial testing of its advanced uranium enrichment centrifuge cascade as well as most of its associated support systems. Once the company […]
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Geothermal
Kenya Gearing Up to Build 35-MW Geothermal Power Plant at Menengai Steam Field
Kenya is readying to kick off construction of the 35-MW Menengai geothermal power project in Nakuru County as part of the first phase of the wider Menengai complex, the country’s second large-scale geothermal field developed after Olkaria. The project is being developed by Globeleq, an Africa-focused independent power producer and project developer that is 70% […]