Gas Power Direct December 19, 2018
Siemens Cutting 200 Jobs at Texas Service Center
Siemens said it would lay off about 200 workers at a gas turbines parts and components service center in Houston, Texas, sometime in late 2019 or early…
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GE's H-class turbines help create a stable grid with more renewables

The HA gas turbine is capable of reaching full power in less than 30 minutes and quickly responding to grid demand fluctuations, blending renewable and traditional fuels to help meet ever-increasing energy demands worldwide. See how GE stabilizes the grid every day.

Amid Broad Legal Challenges, EPA Proposes Narrower Definition of WOTUS
In a move widely applauded by the power industry, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army proposed a new definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) that…
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The New CG132B Gas Generator Set

The Cat® CG132B gas generator set is engineered for high efficiency, optimized lubrication consumption and low operating costs. With available power rating of 400kW, 600kW and 800kW, plus 1MW available for 50 Hz customers, the Cat CG132B is made for your industry.
Outstanding $/kW Performance - Up to 43.5% improved electrical efficiency and 66% lower lubricant consumption than comparable models.

Reduce Your Investment Costs - The most compact design in its class leads to lower plant investment costs and a faster payback period

Reliable, Dependable…Always Ready - Improved durability ensures greater reliability and availability at various sites conditions.

Eight Power Sector Takeaways from the Climate Report
Despite increased resilience actions, extreme weather events due to climate change are projected to increasingly threaten the nation’s energy infrastructure, and create fuel availability and demand imbalances, the Trump administration’s…
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In Case You Missed It

Reports: Trump Administration Supports GE Over Siemens in $15B Iraq Deal

Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding on October 15 to develop power plants in the country with General Electric (GE). The Financial Times on October 18 said the $15 billion deal…

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How to Prepare for NERC CIP-013-1
It’s an exciting era in energy generation. The rapid adoption of IT systems and networked technology has enabled new business models and catalyzed production decentralization. However, with innovation comes
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The Power Industry Is Transforming, One Municipal Utility Offers a Case in Point
POWER-GEN International kicked off on December 4 with a keynote presentation focused on evolving power generation schemes and changing business models. Gregory Lee, commission president with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC),…
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Power Plant Control Loop Tuning and Optimization [PODCAST]
Optimizing power plant control systems can be challenging, but new tools are available to simplify and improve the process. On this episode of The POWER Podcast…
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Industry Press Releases
Competitive Power Ventures Sells Partial Stake in Towantic Energy Center

PG&E Proposes Critical Investments to Enhance Wildfire Safety and Help Reduce Wildfire Risk

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GE Announces Two HA Orders and Continued Gas Power Fleet Momentum

Siemens and ST Engineering secure major order for floating power plant in Dominican Republic

Midwest Utility Orders Game-Changing SmartER GAC Gas Turbine