Gas Power Direct October 18, 2017
NRG Stops Plan for California Gas Plant
NRG Energy has stopped development of a proposed natural gas plant in Oxnard, California, after two state regulators earlier this month recommended the California Energy Commission (CEC) reject the project.…
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Gas and Electric: How Disparate Industries Are Working Together
Electric generation and natural gas, both important to each other, have differing cultures, vocabularies, and histories, so making them work together has been a challenge. Glut. That word describes the state...
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Natural Gas Infrastructure Is Much More Concerning Than a Solar Eclipse
Recently, many articles in a variety of publications speculated on how the August 21, 2017, solar eclipse would impact the electric grid. Most utility people expected no serious outages or disruptions, and...
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In Case You Missed It

Droneweek [PODCAST]

The POWER Podcast previewed DRONEWEEK, which aired on the Viceland network the week of October 9. If you missed any of the five episodes, portions are now available in this post.

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EPA Head Pruitt Ready to Repeal Clean Power Plan
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Scott Pruitt on October 9 said he will sign a proposed rule Tuesday to repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP), a signature initiative of former…
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Careers in Power
Director, Generation
MEAG Power - Atlanta, GA

Generation Fleet Chemist (R17)
Portland General Electric (R17-285) - OR

Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering-Energy
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA

Career Fair - Multiple Openings
OR Colan - Columbus, OH
 
Tackling NERC CIP and Cybersecurity at America's Largest Gas-fired Cogeneration Plant
The Midland Cogeneration Venture (MCV) in Midland, Michigan, is the largest natural gas-fired combined electrical energy and steam energy generating plant in the U.S. It is capable of continuously producing...
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Perry Hammered on FERC Order During House Subcommittee Hearing
Criticism for Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s recent notification of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) directing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to show favor to coal and nuclear plants was in no…
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Industry Press Releases
Next generation of Weir control valve designs optimize performance at competitive value

GE’s Global Electricity Monitoring & Diagnostics Center to Further Reduce Power Outages Worldwide with Large-Scale Industrial IoT Implementation

KROHNE Announces OPTISONIC 7300 Ultrasonic Biogas Flowmeter

Wärtsilä’s renewed contract with Arkay Energy ensures reliable and cost efficient power supply in India

EthosEnergy awarded $13m refurbishment and LTSA contract from Zhaikmunai LLP

EXELON CONTRIBUTES $250,000 TO DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS IN PUERTO RICO AND MEXICO