Gas Power Direct July 17, 2019
Egypt Megaproject: An Expedited Power Transformation
Winning POWER’s highest honor is a set of three gas-fired power plants and related infrastructure—the Egypt Megaproject—which was the single biggest order ever in Siemens’ long history. Completed…
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A Brief History of GE Gas Turbines
July marks two important milestones that set gas-fired generation on its course to becoming a dominant form of power generation: commercial operation of the world’s first industrial gas turbine in…
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In Case You Missed It

THE BIG PICTURE: Siemens’ Corporate History

Siemens AG, the global technology conglomerate that today has headquarters in both Berlin and Munich, in May 2019 announced it will spin off its energy units to focus on its…

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Dogged Determination Brings Innovation to Renovation
A group of project managers and engineers overcame a host of challenges to help an iconic Minnesota power plant complete its switch from coal-fired power to natural gas. Converting…
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The POWER Interview: New Directions for Aeroderivative Gas Turbines at PWPS 
In a recent interview, Raul Pereda, president and CEO of PW Power Systems (PWPS), talked to POWER about the company’s long legacy as a gas turbine manufacturer, advancements in technology…
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PVD Coatings Extend Life of Gas and Steam Turbine Components
Industrial gas turbine (IGT) manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) personnel are continually seeking new ways to improve the performance and longevity of critical components. High-value…
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POWER Notebook: Ohio Gas Plant Project in Jeopardy if Nuclear Bill Passes
New York City-based LS Power on July 15 said it would end a project to expand its natural gas-fired Troy power plant in Ohio if state lawmakers pass legislation to…
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Industry Press Releases
Victaulic® Acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler

McDermott Announces Substantial Completion of Entergy Louisiana’s St. Charles Power Station

Siemens to supply equipment and services for 840 MW power plant in Iraq

Cummins Supplies Natural Gas Generators for Major Distributed Generation Project with UK Power Reserve

Wärtsilä’s fast track delivery of a 200 MW engine power plant will help meet Cambodia’s rapidly growing electricity demand

J-Power Orders Two MHPS JAC Gas Turbines to Continue the Decarbonization of Illinois’ Electric Power Grid

BrandSafway introduces BrandTech™ Power Distribution
 
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