POWERnews April 25, 2019
GE Power Engineer Implicated in Turbine Technology Theft for China’s Benefit   
A former GE Power engineer and a Chinese businessman conspired to steal General Electric (GE) trade secrets related to gas and steam turbine technologies to benefit China, the U.S. Department…
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Sempra Energy Exits U.S. Renewables Sector
Sempra Energy on April 22 marked its complete exit from the U.S. renewables business as it completed the sale of 724 MW of operating wind generation and battery assets to…
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Indiana Regulators Reject Vectren Plan for Gas Plant
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) on April 24 rejected Vectren's proposal to build an 850-MW natural gas-fired power plant to replace two coal-burning units at its A.B. Brown Generating Station,…
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GE Marks ‘Ultra Low’ NOx Gas Turbine Technology Triumph

In a significant technical triumph, GE has completed first installation of a new gas-fired power plant technology that it says can reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to 5 parts per…

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Washington, Nevada Pass Clean Power Legislation
Washington this week became the latest state to establish a goal of 100% carbon-free clean electricity, as lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5116, which mandates a transition to clean power across…
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Generating a Winning Plan for Sustainability
Managing the power load of a Las Vegas casino might seem a daunting task. MGM Resorts International, which operates several iconic properties on the city’s famous strip along with other…
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The POWER Interview - Keeping Nuclear Power Viable
Nuclear power in the U.S. and globally has battled headwinds in recent years, and not just from the growth of other power generation resources such as solar, wind, and natural…
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Industry Press Releases
MHPS Receives Order from HAZAMA ANDO CORP. for “MEGAMIE” Hybrid Power Generation System

PURE SAFETY GROUP UNVEILS LATEST SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINES

Charah Solutions Receives Employee Safety Awards from North Carolina Department of Labor

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