POWERnews July 11, 2019
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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Timken Power Systems: The Complete Drivetrain Solution

What happens when six leading drivetrain service providers come together under one name? You get comprehensive electromechanical support ¾ for gearboxes, controllers, motors, generators, and more ¾ from one trusted source. Discover the complete solution.

 

POWER Notebook: Investment in Renewables Down in 1H2019
Investments in renewable energy projects slowed in the first half of 2019, primarily due to a 39% year-over-year drop in China, the world’s largest renewables market, according to data published…
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POWER’s Plant of the Year
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 in a record-setting 27.5 months from financial closure, the three plants adding to Egypt’s power grid, heaving the country away from persistent power shortages that would have crippled industrial growth and setting it firmly en route to long-term power security.

 

DOE, Lawmakers Looking at Energy Storage R&D, Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and members of Congress are looking at legislation concerning research and regulation of energy storage. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), who chairs the Energy and…
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In Case You Missed It

Coal Unit CCUS Retrofits More Economic Than Many Alternatives, NETL Study Suggests

Adding carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to two Xcel coal units in Colorado that are slated to be retired by 2025 would push up the cost of power if…

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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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Northern California Power Agency - Murphys, CA
 
Fully Digital Nuclear I&C Upgrade Gets ‘Unprecedented’ NRC License
A fully digital nuclear reactor instrumentation and control system (I&C)—the first of its kind in the U.S.—at a Purdue University research reactor in West Lafayette, Indiana, has been licensed by…
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POWER is seeking abstracts for the Connected Plant Conference, February 25-27, 2020, in Atlanta, GA.

This event is designed to specifically address digitalization efforts in the global power generation and chemical industries. The conference will explore concepts within the realm of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0, and the technologies that enable them, including sensors, data analytics, monitoring, diagnostics, computing networks, and software.

For a list of appropriate topics, session requirements, and presentation requirements, click here.

EPA Delayed on Proposed ELG Revisions for Steam Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is behind on its proposed revisions to the Obama administration’s effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for steam electric power plants.  In an e-mail to POWER on…
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Czech Republic Plans to Expand Nuclear Power
The Czech government on July 8 gave preliminary approval for Elektrárna Dukovany II, a subsidiary of utility ČEZ, to build at least one new nuclear power unit in the country,…
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Maximizing the Solar ITC Phaseout: Lessons from Wind

 

Industry Press Releases
S&C Electric Company and North Bay Hydro Services Debut Canada’s First Utility-Scale Microgrid

HEI™ (High Energy Ionizer) Wet Electrostatic Precipitator Offers Major Breakthrough in State-of-the-Art Fine Particulate Control

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Awarded Contract to Support Decommissioning of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station

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

Victaulic® Acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler

Babcock & Wilcox Awarded Patent For Innovative Coal Ash Conveyor
 
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