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Google Commits to First U.S. Gas-Fired Power Plant with Integrated CCS for Data Centers
Google has signed a first-of-its-kind corporate offtake agreement to purchase power from a new 400-MW natural gas–fired cogeneration plant outfitted with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois. In…
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Power-Hungry Data Centers Demand Cybersecurity at Scale

AI data centers are reshaping the power sector, creating a critical need for secure and reliable infrastructure. Siemens Energy and Tenable now deliver built-in cybersecurity through the integration of Tenable OT Security with the Omnivise T3000 control system.  Learn how this breakthrough protects critical assets and sets a new standard for powering data centers with confidence.

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Entergy Mississippi Adding Third Gas-Fired Power Plant to 'Superpower' Strategy
Entergy Mississippi announced plans to build a 754-MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant in Vicksburg. The $1.2-billion Vicksburg Advanced Power Station will replace the former Baxter Wilson Steam Electric Station, as part of the utility's Superpower Mississippi strategy.
Puget Sound Energy, Heimdall Power Launch Smart Sensor Transmission Line Project
Northwest U.S. utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has joined with Norway-headquartered Heimdall Power on a dynamic line rating (DLR) pilot project in Washington state. The companies on October 22 said Heimdall is installing 75 advanced monitoring devices, known as "Neurons," on about 100 miles of electricity transmission lines across five counties in western Washington.
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Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems Require Precision Drilling and Ranging

Expand geothermal energy beyond traditional limits! Closed-loop systems turn oil & gas expertise into low-carbon solutions, using precision drilling and advanced magnetic ranging. These systems are scalable and efficient, allowing operators to harness geothermal energy even in regions without natural reservoirs. By repurposing existing assets and shortening development timelines, closed-loop geothermal opens new revenue streams while supporting decarbonization goals.

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Ballast Water Treatment System Deployed on Offshore Wind Project in Mediterranean
BIO-UV Group has completed the first commercial deployment of its containerised BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system (BWTS) at Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France, supporting the installation of the pioneering EFGL floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean.
Wartsila Signs O&M Pact For Three Gas-Fired Plants in Brazil
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed an operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with an outcome-based performance model, covering three power plants owned by Brazilian Âmbar Energia, the energy company of J&F…
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Amazon Unveils ‘Cascade’—Energy Northwest’s Xe-100 SMR Project, Targeting Construction by 2030
Amazon has unveiled detailed plans and renderings for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, an initial 320-MW small modular reactor (SMR) complex that will serve as the first major project in…
Hopper, SEIA President and CEO, Will Step Down in January 2026
After nearly nine years leading the Solar Energy Industries Association, Abby Hopper has made the decision to step down as president and CEO, effective January 30, 2026.
Bridging the AI Gap for Energy Utilities
The energy industry is in a bit of a technological whirlwind. Climate-related disruption and shifting adaptation requirements inject alarming levels of uncertainty into traditional business models, while a surge in amazing engineering breakthroughs and innovations simultaneously present irresistible opportunities for enhanced efficacy and resilience.
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Aligned, Calibrant Deploy Battery Storage to Support Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers and Calibrant Energy have announced what the companies call a first-of-its-kind energy solution to address one of the data center industry's most urgent constraints: access to grid power.
The Evolution of Data Center Cooling: From Water to Emerging Technologies
Data centers are the backbone of the digital age, housing the servers and networking equipment that power everything from cloud computing to streaming services. As these facilities grow in size and complexity, so does the challenge of keeping them cool.
Why Offshore Wind Needs Next-Generation Coating Standards
As offshore wind energy development accelerates in much of the world, its infrastructure must be designed to endure. Unlike offshore oil and gas platforms, which are often manned and accessible for regular inspection, offshore wind farms remain remote, unmanned and exposed to some of the world’s harshest marine conditions.
Powering Taiwan’s Future: Inside the Award-Winning Sun Ba II Power Plant
Taiwan stands as one of Asia’s most dynamic economies, a densely populated island of approximately 23 million people compressed into just 36,000 square kilometers. The island is a global technology…
California Energy Company Launches World's Largest Industrial Heat Battery
California-based Rondo Energy said its 100-MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) has entered daily automatic operation, with energy provided by a solar photovoltaic array. The system is delivering continuous high-pressure industrial…
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