Press Releases
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Gas
GE Completes Major Inspection on SGT-800* to Modernize Bashkir Generation LLC’s Ufa TPP2 Plant to Help Cope with Russian Winters
GE’s modernization of Bashkir Generation Company LLC’s TTP-2 Plant was completed on time, successfully and safely The project is expected to extend the maintenance interval by 25% at the TPP-2 plant—equivalent to approximately seven months GE’s localized support through its GE Energy Technology Center in Kaluga, including a SGT-800* spare parts warehouse, ensures availability of […]
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Safety
Dropsafe Expands Barrier Range to Tackle Drops in All Conditions
Dropsafe aids expansion into a wider variety of operating environments in multiple industries with XE & ME models Hong Kong, 23rd April – Global leader in Drops prevention, Dropsafe, has announced today that it is expanding its Barrier range to meet industry demand for robust Drops prevention solutions across all environments. Industries such as power generation and […]
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O&M
New enhanced digital smart positioner available from Rotork
Suitable for all markets, the new digital smart positioner is appropriate for both control and on/off valve applications where enhanced diagnostics are required. It is ideal for highly critical applications in chemical/petrochemical processes. The YT-3700 and YT-3750 pneumatic smart positioners employ continuous monitoring and graphic display of valve position, set point target over time and […]
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Environmental
Charah Solutions Signs Agreement With Consumers Energy For The Closure And Reclamation Of Ash Ponds To Natural Wetlands
Will Provide Turnkey Environmental Liability Transfer Services to Repurpose Former B.C. Cobb Ash Ponds LOUISVILLE, KY (April 20, 2020) – Charah® Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: CHRA) (the “Company”), a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, today announced that it will close the B.C. Cobb Generating Facility’s Ash Ponds previously owned […]
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Press Releases
Wärtsilä X-Ahead project gets government funding to promote carbon-neutral economy
The technology group Wärtsilä has been granted funding of EUR one million to support its research in the field of Power-to-X technology. The X-Ahead project is aimed at developing deep expertise of both the technical and business potential of Power-to-X, which will be used to promote a carbon-neutral economy for Finland. It will also act […]
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Siemens Gamesa secures 184 MW of wind power at latest auction round in Poland
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has continued its winning streak in Poland following the award of three projects totaling 184 MW at the country’s last auction round held in December 2019. The company will supply 63 wind turbines to several customers including independent private investors to national and international utility companies. These contracts help to consolidate […]
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Analysis: Wind energy expansion would have $27 billion economic impact
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (April 15, 2020) — Wind, which generates less greenhouse gas emission than burning fossil fuels, is making up an increasing share of the energy production portfolio in the United States. But wind is not as efficient as coal or natural gas, causing some concern about its economic impact. A Purdue University study […]
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Gas
Wärtsilä gas engine power plant begins commercial operations bringing greater efficiency and flexibility to Mississippi electric coop
A 22.7 MW flexible gas power plant delivered to Benndale, Mississippi, USA by the technology group Wärtsilä commenced commercial operations on 8 April, 2020, allowing electricity to be sold to the grid. The plant is owned by Cooperative Energy, a member owned electric cooperative, and was supplied by Wärtsilä on a full Engineering, Procurement & […]
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Inovateus Solar Completes Three NIPSCO Solar Projects With Zero Construction Waste
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Inovateus Solar recently completed three solar projects for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). The projects, which are the utility’s first solar installations, include a ground-mount solar array at NIPSCO’s Merrillville, IN headquarters. Consistent with NIPSCO’s steps toward a more sustainable energy future, Inovateus Solar achieved zero-waste construction by recycling equipment […]
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Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind Announces New Head of Federal Affairs
BOSTON, Mass. (April 14, 2020) — Ørsted announced Margaret “Maggie” Lemmerman as the company’s new head of federal affairs for U.S Offshore Wind. Ms. Lemmerman will be based in Washington, DC and serve as Ørsted’s voice with national policy makers. She brings over 15 years of experience working with the federal government on behalf of […]
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