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Coal
China Coal-Fired Generation Additions Tied to Economics, Energy Security
China’s construction of coal-fired power plants reached nearly a 10-year high in the past year, even as the country also continues a massive expansion of renewable energy installations. A February report
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Hydrogen
Global First: JERA, IHI Launch Testing of Fuel Ammonia at Coal Power Plant
Japanese firms JERA and IHI Corp. have launched the world’s first large-volume fuel ammonia demonstration testing at JERA’s 1-GW Unit 4 of its 4.1-GW Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Aichi Prefecture
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Coal
Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan’s Energy Mix
Japan’s energy mix is in flux as the country slowly brings idled nuclear reactors online. The 2011 Fukushima disaster upended the nation’s power generation, resulting in more reliance on coal and natural
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Trends
Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth
Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends
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Coal
Indonesia Outlines Plans for Coal Power, Renewables
Indonesian officials said they would increase their use of renewable energy and move away from coal-fired power generation in order to receive funding from an international public and private decarbonization
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International
EU Power Markets Show Improvements After Bucking Reliance on Russian Gas
European Union (EU) electricity markets appear to be successfully bucking their reliance on Russian gas. Several recent reports point to improved market fundamentals in the region, suggesting the region is on
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O&M
Managing Wet Steam to Maximize Plant Uptime
Valves in production plants are exposed to incredibly hazardous operating conditions each day, which are further magnified by pressurized and erosive wet steam. Proper valve specification and maintenance are
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News and Notes
POWER Digest [October 2023]
Coal-Fired Plants Serving EV Battery Makers Could Get Special Financing. Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), which supervises and regulates financial services for Indonesia, in early September said it is considering
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History
NRG Energy’s Pivot Amid Power Sector Change
Once a giant pure-play independent power producer, NRG Energy has cultivated a legacy of pioneering business models to withstand waves of change in the power sector. Its latest strategic shift pivots from
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O&M
Using ASME PTC 6 Testing to Improve Steam Turbine Performance
When a power plant experiences issues with performance, the obvious indicators are usually a loss in load capacity or an increase in fuel consumption. However, other issues exist that can be costly, such as