Astoria
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GasNew York Officials Deny Permits for Proposed NRG Gas-Fired Plant
New York officials have denied permits for NRG Energy’s proposed natural gas-fired power plant upgrade project in Astoria, a decision made after an environmental agency said the plan was “inconsistent” with a state measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on Oct. 27 said the proposed new power plant […]
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NewsNew York City to Get Eight Floating Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
New York City may soon be powered with two new power barges outfitted with eight Siemens 76-MW aeroderivative gas turbines. Under a Sept. 5-announced contract signed by Astoria Generating Co. (AGC) and Siemens, the power barges—a relatively new Siemens offering based on a concept it calls “SeaFloat”—will replace two of four existing power barges at […]