POWERnews May 2, 2019
Iraq Chooses Siemens as Partner in $15 Billion Power Deal
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi and Germany-based Siemens on April 30 confirmed reports that Iraq has chosen Siemens as its main partner in what it calls a “roadmap” agreement…
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EMP Threat Real but Limited, EPRI Says in Much-Anticipated Report
Depending on the hazard field, electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) resulting from detonation of a nuclear weapon at high altitude or in space could cause significant damage to electronics on the bulk…
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Safety a Major Focus of CTOTF Conference
Marc Yeston kicked off the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF) spring conference on April 29 in St. Augustine, Florida, with a keynote presentation focused on safety, and how power…
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Q&A With Geothermal Experts

Geothermal energy has been around forever, used as a heating source across the world. Today it has surfaced as another renewable resource, with advancements in drilling technology bringing down costs…

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NRC Certifies South Korea's APR1400 Nuclear Reactor Design for U.S. Use
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has certified the Advanced Power Reactor 1400 (APR1400), a third-generation design developed by deployed by South Korean state-owned companies Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) and…
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NuScale Gains Potential Financial Backing for Worldwide SMR Deployment 
NuScale Power, the front-runner in the race to commercialize small modular reactors (SMRs), has bagged another major backer that could broaden its nuclear supply chain base and expand its financial…
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Rocky Mountain Power Considers Early Closure of Coal Units
Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) on April 24 said an updated analysis of its operations suggests the company could lower costs for customers if it accelerates the retirement of four coal-fired…
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POWER Notebook: Duke Energy Sells Renewable Assets in $1.25 Billion Deal
Duke Energy this week said it has a definitive agreement to sell a minority interest in part of its commercial renewable energy portfolio owned and operated by its affiliate, Duke…
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Lessons in Backup Power Generation from South Australia
Electricity demand spiked considerably in South Australia this past January as residents tried to stay cool in the middle of a record heat wave that brought temperatures up to 46.6°C…
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Advancements in Water Ultrafiltration Technology

Enhanced Wastewater Treatment Technology for Ash Transport Water

A Thorium Molten Salt Reactor When and Where You Need It

Allocating Risks Strategically: How to Complete Successful Power and Energy Projects

Best Practices for Wind Project Partial Repowering

Modifying Behavior to Protect Systems in a Malicious Threat Landscape

Energy Storage Changes the Power Profile

Industry Press Releases
Voith Hydro receives major order for Australian pumped storage power plant

Siemens Gamesa receives a new order for 43 SG 4.5-145 turbines to be installed in Canada

MHPS Receives Order from HAZAMA ANDO CORP. for “MEGAMIE” Hybrid Power Generation System

Israel Electric Corporation Awards Contract to GE for HA Gas Turbine Technology

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

Governor Cuomo Announces Third Solicitation for Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects to Accelerate the Development of Clean Energy and Combat Climate Change

INNIO’s Waukesha Gas Engines Provide High Overall Efficiency and Low Emissions to District Heating Plant in Germany
 
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