In This Issue
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Business
What the Gas Power Industry Sees for the Future
With gas supplies looking strong and a variety of factors exerting negative pressure on other generation resources, 2013 looks to be a solid year for gas-fired power.
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Business
Michigan Community Rejoices over Proposed Combined Cycle Plant
Not everyone is thrilled to have a power plant go up in their neighborhood, but residents of a Michigan town in need of jobs and investment are celebrating theirs.
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O&M
Power Plant Cycling: Growing Regime Needs Better Understanding of Technical and Cost Issues
Increased cycling is now a fact of life for many combined cycle power plants, even those once used for baseload. The shift in regime can have many associated costs, not all of which are obvious.
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Environmental
A Continuing Wave: The Debate Over Regulation of Fracking Rolls On
Shale gas production continues to surge as demand for cheap gas grows. But will state and federal regulation and a wave of local bans choke off the boom?
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News
The Shale Gas Revolution: From the Other Side of the Meter
The shale gas boom is expected to add considerably to the world’s energy mix in coming decades. But this energy-intensive industry is also going to need its own power. How much? Try at least 100 GW worldwide.
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Business
Quarterly Status Report: Global Gas Power Projects
The fourth quarter of 2012 saw continued growth in gas power development, with at least 8 GW of new projects announced for the U.S. alone.
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O&M
When Disaster Strikes: Five Lessons for Infrastructure Owners and Operators
Sooner or later, every plant owner will face a natural disaster. Careful planning, preparation, and teamwork are key to getting through in one piece.
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Fossil Fuels’ Encore
Despite the promise of renewable energy for the future, natural gas is certain to remain the cheapest, most efficient generation resource for the next few decades.