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Power generation used to be predictable enough that operational performance and commercial performance could be managed as separate problems. That’s no longer true. Plants are shifting from stable baseload operation toward peaking, cycling, and market-driven dispatch. Operators must run assets reliably under more volatile conditions while reacting faster to price signals and system constraints, often […]

Utilities and energy organizations are making major infrastructure investments while facing intense pressure to keep service affordable and meet regulatory expectations. Protecting cash flow requires a clear, timely view of where money is being spent across the organization. When spending is spread across disconnected systems and complex operations, finance teams can struggle to track budgets […]

By Thomas Seeber, Managing Director, Data Center Power Solutions, INNIO How flexible, decentralized power solutions can help communities support AI growth without compromising grid reliability or local water resources America’s race to build the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence does not have to collide with quality of life and sustainability. Today, residents, local officials, utilities, […]

With hundreds of 7FA & 7EA gas turbines approaching end-of-life thresholds and industry-wide constraints on forgings and shop capacity, MD&A has invested a decade in reverse engineering, supply chain development, and production of rotor components to offer utilities an independent path forward. The gas turbine bubble of 2000 to 2004 saw between 600 and 700 […]

For much of the past two decades, many U.S. utilities planned around modest, relatively predictable electricity demand. That era is ending. Artificial intelligence data centers, advanced manufacturing, transportation electrification, and building electrification are changing the scale and speed of grid growth. Utilities must connect unprecedented concentrations of demand while continuing to deliver the reliability, affordability, […]

As electricity demand rises and the need for secure, low-carbon electricity grows, nuclear power is playing an increasingly important role in supporting future energy systems. Alongside investment in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and other advanced reactor technologies, operators are increasingly focused on extending the operating life of existing nuclear assets. Whether supporting an existing facility […]

For data center developers and operators, access to reliable power is becoming a defining commercial risk. Power availability and certainty can influence where projects are built, how quickly capacity can be brought online and ultimately whether development can move forward at all. The new data center power paradigm Speed to market remains a commercial imperative […]

What decides whether record power investment performs The power sector is investing at record levels and is about to commission more new assets than at any point in modern history. US energy utilities are on track to invest close to $259 billion in 2026, roughly 29% more than 2025. Across the U.S. utility sector, five-year […]

The common GE® D11 steam turbine, a single-casing HP/IP design used extensively in combined cycle applications, is demanding increased focus during normal outages, and ongoing attention for reliability, efficiency, and plant safety. Fundamental reasons are intensified by market-driven calls for continued cycling and low-load operation. Units modified for higher efficiencies and compatibility with 7FA Gas […]

In many regions, the limiting factor for new data center capacity isn’t land, capital or demand. It’s time. How quickly can you bring power online? Growth is surging, driven by AI and large-scale computing. Investment is following. Still, projects are running into all kinds of slowdowns: grid interconnection delays that can stretch for years, supply […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a game-changer in energy, dominating discussions globally across organizations, investment banks and governments. By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can predict, manage and optimize the performance of renewable energy to facilitate the integration of systems into existing grids. AI is already delivering transformative change and revolutionizing the way the […]

AI is rewriting the energy equation faster than the grid can keep up. Data centers already account for roughly half of all new U.S. electricity demand growth, and the trajectory is steep – projections suggest data center power consumption could double or triple by the end of the decade. That demand has to come from […]

Data centers are ushering in a new era of electricity demand—and existing power plants are being called on to generate more with the infrastructure already in place. As operating hours increase and reserve margins tighten, the reliability of water treatment systems is becoming essential to maintaining power generation. After decades of relatively modest electricity growth, […]

AVEVA enables nuclear operators to achieve measurable outcomes through integrated digital ecosystems Executive summary As nuclear operators face increasing demands for agility, safety, and cost control, the industry is under pressure to modernize how data is used across the asset lifecycle. Real-time operational intelligence is no longer a luxury—it’s the backbone of grid flexibility. With […]

Dynamic swings in both load and hourly spot prices are forcing combined cycle plants to ramp up and down quickly to remain profitable and competitive. This is the third article in a POWER magazine series, with the first titled Futureproofing Gas Power Plant Investments and discussing various technologies to extend the life of existing facilities. […]

Improve responsiveness. Increase profitability. Prepare for a changing power market. Combined cycle power plants are being asked to do more than ever before. As generation mixes evolve, market conditions shift, and cycling becomes the new normal, operational flexibility has become a competitive advantage. This whitepaper explores practical strategies to help plant operators improve startup performance, […]

Built for accountability, ready for change. When compliance requirements are always in flux, and always non-negotiable, how can you ensure accountability from your employees while keeping costs under control? Rely on a travel and expense platform that’s flexible and built for the way the utility and energy sector works, and you’ll be ready to manage […]

For ages, diesel generators have sat behind hospitals and on campuses waiting to do one job: provide power for a few hours each year when the lights inexplicably go out. Today, the narrative is changing—and fast. When U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright wrote to the nation’s grid operators on Jan. 22, 2026, asking them […]

In the power generation industry, turbine reliability is non-negotiable. When a critical component like the HPIP outer shell of a steam turbine shows signs of cracking or deformation, utilities must act decisively to prevent operational disruptions and ensure long-term performance. Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) has completed HPIP Outer Shell Valve Chest Weld Restoration onsite […]

Grid operators, utilities, and project developers are facing several enormous demands at once. They’re being asked to deliver capacity for a wave of new load from data centers, electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, and electrified buildings, while at the same time integrating a record pipeline of new generation from utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage. […]

By Shaun Walsh, Chief Marketing Officer, Peak Nano Capacitors are only as good as the dielectric inside them. And the shift in grid operating conditions is silently eroding reliability, efficiency, and service life… at the worst possible moment.  For forty years, North American grid planning ran on a dependable assumption: Load grows 1–2% per year. […]

A rapidly changing market landscape is driving new solutions to keep gas-fired power generation units operating profitably. The introduction of significant renewable energy sources to the power grid across the globe, along with increased worldwide demand from data centers, industry, and the general population, is driving substantial changes to the operating environment for thermal power […]

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis (MD&A) completed a GE® 7FA gas turbine major inspection on a dual-fuel 7FA.03 unit alongside a hydrogen-cooled 7FH2 generator, returning the turbine-generator to service on schedule. The combined outage included full disassembly, inspection, repairs, and precision alignment to restore reliability and performance. In the power generation industry, reliability and efficiency are […]

The energy transition is reshaping how power plants operate As renewables continue to expand across North America, power producers are facing a new reality: greater variability, tighter margins, and more dynamic market conditions. Combined cycle power plants (CCPPs), once optimized for baseload generation, are now being pushed to operate faster, more flexibly, and more frequently—often […]

Introduction: Measurement technology is more than just data collection – it’s the key to making processes in the chemical industry efficient, safe and truly sustainable. Smart sensors for level and pressure measurement unlock hidden potential for saving resources and reducing emissions. Discover how cutting-edge solutions are turning sustainability from vision into measurable reality. Why does […]

The Power Industry Is Entering a New Era Electricity demand is accelerating faster than many utilities and generators anticipated. Rapid AI adoption, the explosion of data centers, electrification initiatives, and growing industrial demand are placing unprecedented pressure on power infrastructure. In fact, U.S. electricity demand is projected to increase 26% by 2035, while data center […]

Energy has become an all-consuming concern for data center developers and operators. As power availability becomes increasingly scarce and grid dynamics become more volatile, energy planning has emerged as a high-stakes discipline. Mistakes aren’t just expensive; they can delay or even derail data center projects. To gain a clearer understanding of how the industry addresses […]

Futureproofing Gas Power Plants The Role of Gas is Changing—Fast The global energy transition is accelerating. As solar and wind expand and undercut fossil generation on cost, gas-fired plants are shifting from baseload to flexible, responsive assets. This shift demands new operational and investment strategies to stay competitive. Protect Performance. Extend Asset Life. The white […]

Major Inspection of a 330H gas-turbine generator indicated that a stator rewind was needed. The unit failed electrical tests and had suffered with indications of heavy wedge slot and bar tie greasing. The owner/operator asked MD&A to complete the generator rewind and get the unit back online for long-term, trouble-free operation. Unit disassembly began with […]

Across the power generation industry, operators are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Aging assets are being pushed to operate longer; maintenance windows are shrinking, and expectations for availability and safety are rising. With capital budgets under pressure, plant owners are looking closely at modernization opportunities that deliver measurable reliability improvements without adding […]