October 9, 2019

NETL: Coal Chemical Looping Combustion Closer to Commercialization
Chemical looping combustion (CLC), an advanced coal power technology that could markedly simplify carbon capture at power plants, has moved significantly closer to commercialization, owing to a breakthrough in oxygen…

A New Technology for Bottom Ash Conversion Emerges
New environmental regulations have forced many coal power plant operators to consider alternative options for handling their boiler bottom ash. Although mechanical drag systems can often meet regulatory

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Combustion Optimization to Improve Heat Rate and Lower NOx

Power plant operators are always looking for ways to boost performance. A combustion optimizer designed to improve efficiency and lower emissions could help. It supports more flexible operation of boilers by

Removing Asbestos and Regulated Materials Key to Power Plant Decommissioning
Retiring and decommissioning coal power plants is becoming a more-frequent occurrence around the world. The job comes with many challenges, but projects in the U.S. and UK have proven that remediation and

Researchers: $71 Billion of Japan's Coal Assets at Risk
Research from the University of Tokyo, along with that of two other groups, shows Japan’s coal-fired power plant fleet is at economic risk as the country adds more generation from…

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Reports: Perry Will Resign as Head of DOE
Reports from several news outlets say that Energy Secretary Rick Perry could step down from that role as soon as November. The Washington Post on Oct. 4 said Perry plans…

Distributed Energy Conference | Oct 30-Nov 1, 2019 | Denver, Colorado

Gain practical insights from industry experts on how DERs are disrupting the industry and transforming the way power is generated, learn how microgrid technologies and applications are evolving to provide more resilient infrastructure, and hear what brings value to distributed energy projects at the power industry’s foremost event on distributed generation. Learn more and register for the year’s must-attend event for utility-scale electricity providers and power generators, including commercial and industrial facilities, cooperatives, and private enterprise.

Taking Charge of Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry
Delivering energy has centered on the fundamental tenant of being reliably available. As energy providers strive to maintain that availability, they all too often push security to the backburner. Many…

Test Your Knowledge: Arm Yourself—A Bulwark FR Quiz
Most injuries caused during an arc flash result from wearing flammable clothes. That’s why having the proper flame-resistant (FR) clothing is so important. The following quiz will test your knowledge…

Industry Press Releases

Coal Users’ Group Updates Name and Mission to Address Current Industry Challenges

CTCI Succeeds in Acquiring Mega Power Plant EPCC Contract in Vietnam

Terna and Ansaldo Energy Together for a More Innovative and Sustainable Electricity System

Peak Power Insolvency Brings Generators to Market

Xcel Energy and Itron Collaborate to Transform Customer Experience and Utility Operations

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