The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) abrupt termination of 24 previously awarded projects—including four prominent power-related carbon capture projects— will rescind $3.7 billion in financial assistance from its Office of Clean […] The post DOE Scraps $3.7B in OCED Projects, Upending Carbon Capture Progress at Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Natural Gas, Energy Storage at Heart of New Group’s Data Center Power Concept
A startup company led by former executives with major technology and energy groups is betting on the use of natural gas and battery energy storage to provide data centers with on-site power, freeing those sites from reliance on the traditional power grid. The post Natural Gas, Energy Storage at Heart of New Group’s Data Center […]
Regulators Approve Plans for Two New Gas-Fired Plants in Wisconsin
Regulators in Wisconsin have approved We Energies’ plan to invest about $1.5 billion for construction of two new natural gas-fired power plants in the southeastern part of the state. The […] The post Regulators Approve Plans for Two New Gas-Fired Plants in Wisconsin appeared first on POWER Magazine.
EPA Moving to Axe Emissions Limits from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed it is drafting a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gases (GHG) from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The EPA on May 24 said a new rule on emissions would be published after interagency review. The post EPA Moving to Axe Emissions Limits from Coal- […]
Vistra to Acquire 2.6 GW Gas Fleet for $1.9B, Citing Surging U.S. Power Demand
Vistra Corp. has agreed to acquire seven natural gas power plants totaling 2,557 MW from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion, as part of a strategy to meet surging U.S. […] The post Vistra to Acquire 2.6 GW Gas Fleet for $1.9B, Citing Surging U.S. Power Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.
MAN Energy Gas Engines Will Power New Texas Peaker Plant
The Kerrville (Texas) Public Utility Board has selected MAN Energy Solutions to supply six 18V51/60G gas engines for a new 124-MW power plant. The facility, which will be built adjacent to the existing 51-MW Sky Global Power One in Colorado County, Texas, will leverage the site’s existing power transmission infrastructure. It will be designed as […]
Wärtsilä Supporting New Nigerian Gas-Fired Power Plant
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply power generation equipment for a new 30-MW power plant being set up on Victoria Island in Lagos by Victoria Island Power Ltd. (VIPL), a Nigerian independent power producer. Wärtsilä, acting as the engineering, procurement, and construction lead for the project, also will operate and maintain the power plant for a […]
NERC’s Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility
All regions across the North American bulk power system (BPS) are generally positioned to meet peak demand under normal summer conditions, though elevated risks of electricity supply shortfalls could persist […] The post NERC’s Summer Grid Outlook Shows Progress, But Elevated Risks Persist as Load Growth Outpaces Flexibility appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Benefits, Challenges of Integrating Smart Boiler Systems at Modern Power Plants
Modern power plants have many critical demands, including the need for more efficient energy management, enhanced safety and security, and reduced power consumption. Integrating a smart boiler system is essential […] The post Benefits, Challenges of Integrating Smart Boiler Systems at Modern Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
NRG Buying LS Power Gas-Fired Plants in $12-Billion Deal
NRG Energy announced it would acquire 18 natural gas-fired power plants with 13 GW of generation capacity as part of a $12-billion cash-and-stock deal with LS Power. Houston, Texas-based NRG on May 12 said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, would double the group’s overall generation capacity portfolio to 25 […]