POWERnews
POWER Magazine   Jobs   White Papers  Webinars   Events   Store   November 20, 2025
Blackstone Investing $1.2 Billion for 600-MW Gas-Fired Plant in West Virginia
Global investment group and asset manager Blackstone said it will support construction of a 600-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in West Virginia. The Wolf Summit Energy facility, which will feature GE Vernova equipment, is affiliated with Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, which serves about 1.5 million customers across three states.
Sponsored Content

Full-Service Steam Turbine Major

MD&A completed a full-service major outage on a 610MW GE® G2 steam turbine, executing complex inspections, bucket replacements and precision repairs ahead of schedule.  Learn how their coordinated teams and in-house expertise deliver efficiency, reliability and reduced downtime for turbine operators.

READ MORE

Research Group: U.S. Exits Coal by 2040 as Solar, Nuclear, Natural Gas Surge
An energy research group said U.S. power generation capacity will be led by solar power in the short term, natural gas in the mid term, and nuclear power in the long term as coal-fired units continue to be retired.
Arevon's Big Muddy Solar Project Moves Forward in Illinois
Energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy has started construction of a $200-million solar farm in Illinois. The 124-MW Big Muddy Solar installation in Jackson County is the company's first utility-scale solar project in that state.
Sponsored Content

Top Plant Winner - Jawa Satu: The World's Largest Single-Shaft Gas Power Plant

See how POWER Top Plant Winner Jawa Satu reinforces reliability for Indonesia’s most critical grid while advancing future-ready decarbonization goals.

READ MORE

Entergy Ends Plan for Floating Methane Gas Power Plant in Louisiana
Opponents of a planned methane gas power plant on a floating barge off the coast of Louisiana were successful in moving Entergy Louisiana to cancel the project. Earthjustice in a news release sent to POWER said the group represented the Alliance for Affordable Energy in opposition to the proposed 112-MW Bayou Power Station.
Air Liquide Technology Converts Ammonia Into Hydrogen at Industrial Scale
Air Liquide announced the successful start-up of the world’s first industrial-scale ammonia cracking pilot unit with a 30-tons-per-day ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion capacity at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. This groundbreaking innovation,…
In Case You Missed It
Texas Issues First Performance-Based Grant Under Energy Fund for LCRA’s New 188-MW RICE Peaker
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has executed its first agreement under the Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Completion Bonus Grant (CBG) Program, awarding the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) up to $22.56 million for its 188-MW Timmerman…
Solar’s Next Chapter: Beyond Incentives
The U.S. residential solar industry has entered a new era. With the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phasing out at the end of 2025, the market faces a moment of…
FERC Approves NRG Energy Plan to Buy 12.9 GW of Gas-Fired Generation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has signed off on NRG Energy’s plan to acquire nearly 13 GW of natural gas-fired power generation. The agency on November 13 said it supports Houston, Texas-based NRG’s $12-billion deal with New York-based LS Power for capacity in the PJM market territory.
Careers in POWER
Post a Job Post a Resume View Jobs
Early-Stage Risk Mitigation—Essential Element for Data Center Financing
Lenders and investors are scrutinizing data center projects closely. Identifying and mitigating risks early helps attract investors and reduce financing costs. Clear documentation and realistic timelines are essential to securing…
The POWER Interview: Ensuring Successful Power Plant Decommissioning
Keith Kotimko is the U.S. Decommissioning and Demolition Leader for WSP, a full-service solution provider that offers comprehensive facility decommissioning and demolition services. Kotimko provided POWER with insight into the process of permanently shutting down a power generation facility. He emphasized that decommissioning is a separate activity from demolition.
POWERnews
Current POWER Magazine Issue
Ready, Go, Set: How Disruptions Are Flipping EPC Contracting

Beyond Traditional Controls: Managing Power Project Schedule and Cost Overruns

The EPC Partnership Paradigm: How Smart Collaboration and Digital Tools Are Driving New Delivery Models

Successfully Closing a Power Plant? It’s All in the Details

Procuring Power: Experts Discuss Contract Complexities

How AI Enables Multigenerational Power Planning and Why You Need It

Sign up for a free subscription