Temporary work zones are often required when constructing or rehabilitating power generation facilities and infrastructure. Safety is the essential factor in any industrial setting, and this is especially true when […] The post Strategies for Operating Safely within Power Construction Zones appeared first on POWER Magazine.
U.S. DOE Releases Report for Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
The U.S. recently took another important step in implementing a comprehensive strategy to advance the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen. The Biden-Harris administration on June 5 […] The post U.S. DOE Releases Report for Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.
UK Restarts Coal-Fired Units as Temperatures, Power Demand Rise
Temperatures in the UK recently soared into the high 80s, increasing demand for cooling across Britain and prompting energy company National Grid to call for a restart of a coal-fired […] The post UK Restarts Coal-Fired Units as Temperatures, Power Demand Rise appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Iberdrola Finalizes $6 Billion Deal to Sell Mexico Gas-Fired Plants
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola announced it has finalized an agreement to sell much of its power generation portfolio in Mexico to that country’s government. The $6 billion deal, first announced […] The post Iberdrola Finalizes $6 Billion Deal to Sell Mexico Gas-Fired Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Judge Rules Montana Gas-Fired Plant Can Move Forward, While Landmark Climate Case Begins
A judge has ruled that construction of natural gas-fired power plant in Montana can resume, two months after the same judge ordered the project halted due to environmental concerns. The […] The post Judge Rules Montana Gas-Fired Plant Can Move Forward, While Landmark Climate Case Begins appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: Miss America Talks Importance of Nuclear Power
The U.S. nuclear power industry has an ally with a unique platform to spread the sector’s message of providing reliable, clean electricity. Meet Grace Stanke. She’s not just a student […] The post The POWER Interview: Miss America Talks Importance of Nuclear Power appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Expect Legal Challenges to New EPA Rules on Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in May 2023 published a proposed rule that would establish new source performance standards (NSPS) and existing source performance standards (ESPS) for greenhouse gas […] The post Expect Legal Challenges to New EPA Rules on Emissions appeared first on POWER Magazine.
New Gas-Fired 1,875-MW Plant Comes Online in Ohio
A new natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in Ohio. The 1,875-MW Guernsey Power Station, in Guernsey County in southeastern Ohio, is sourcing gas from the Marcellus and […] The post New Gas-Fired 1,875-MW Plant Comes Online in Ohio appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The POWER Interview: European Group Building Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors
Advancements in nuclear power technology have brought several new companies into the sector, many of them working on innovative reactor designs and fuels to move the industry forward. One of those groups is newcleo, a company based in the UK with additional operations in Italy and France. The company began operating in 2021, and in March of this year announced the launch of a €1 […]
Major Wind Farm at Arizona Cattle Ranch Comes Online
AES Corp. has announced the start of commercial operations for phase one of the Chevelon Butte wind farm in Arizona, a project sited on one of the state’s oldest working cattle ranches. AES on June 1 said the project’s first phase is bringing 238 MW of power generation online, with another 216 MW expected to enter commercial operation in 2024. The wind farm encompasses “a […]