April, 2025

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Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth

POWER Magazine

Duke Energy has signed a sweeping partnership with GE Vernova for the supply of advanced gas turbines and associated equipmentpotentially securing up to 11 of GE Vernovas flagship 7HA units […] The post Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Is the EU still transitioning to renewable energy?

Energy Transition

The EU promised a renewable energy future – but is it still on track? As political shifts, policy delays and legal battles unfold, the energy transition faces new hurdles. Are we still moving forward, or is Europe starting to backpedal? Seden Anlar reports. Once upon a time – 2019, to be exact – the European Green Deal was the golden child of EU policy.

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Is Saudi Arabia Preparing for Another Oil Price War?

OilPrice

US benchmark WTI crude is down nearly 4% as Saudi Arabia reports emerge that not only can the Saudis sustain todays low oil prices, but output increases are likely to be announced next week, for June output, sources speaking to both Reuters and Bloomberg have indicated. On Wednesday, Reuters cited five unnamed sources as saying that the Saudis have no intention of boosting oil markets with further supply cuts, as Riyadhs budget can tolerate sustained low prices.

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GB Energy and the China slavery question

Energy Voice

It was totally predictable. On March 26, Labour got away with it, voting to block a House of Lords attempt to prevent the Starmer Administration buying solar panels where there is credible evidence of modern slavery in the supply process, especially China. The post GB Energy and the China slavery question appeared first on Energy Voice.

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Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant in the U.S. Coming in Western Pa.

Marcellus Drilling News

This is VERY exciting news. The former Homer City Generating Station, previously the largest coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania (Indiana County, 50 miles east of Pittsburgh), will be transformed into a more than 3,200-acre natural gas-powered data center campus, designed to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).

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Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System

POWER Magazine

Colorado-based wholesale public power provider Platte River Power Authority announced it is working with Weld Energy Storage, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, to develop the electric utility's first large-scale battery energy storage project. The post Colorado Utility Develops First Large-Scale Battery Storage System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site

POWER Magazine

Officials in Pennsylvania have announced the redevelopment of a former coal-fired power plant site into a data center campus that will be powered by natural gas, in what they call […] The post Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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TVA’s Clinch River Nuclear Power Project: Where Things Stand Today

POWER Magazine

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has for many years been evaluating emerging nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, as part of technology innovation efforts aimed at developing the energy system […] The post TVAs Clinch River Nuclear Power Project: Where Things Stand Today appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana

POWER Magazine

Hidrogenii, a joint venture between Plug Power and Olin Corp., said it has commissioned a 15 metric-ton-per-day (TPD) hydrogen liquefaction plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Plug Power on April 17 said the facility is among the largest electrolytic hydrogen liquefaction plants in North America. The post Plug Power Group Commissions Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant in Louisiana appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down

POWER Magazine

The last operating large coal-fired power plant in Finland has shut down, with the facility’s operator saying it now will use electricity, waste heat, and heat pumpsalong with burning biomassto […] The post Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Agreement Reached for Major Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor

POWER Magazine

A groundbreaking Joint Development Agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the worlds first liquid hydrogen import corridor, connecting the Sultanate of Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany. This corridor will link the port of Duqm in Oman, the port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and key logistics hubs in Germany. The post Agreement Reached for Major Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers

POWER Magazine

In a critical step aimed at bolstering advanced reactor development and their domestic nuclear fuel readiness, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its first round of allocations for […] The post DOE Allocates First Round of HALEU to Five U.S. Advanced Nuclear Reactor Developers appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Why We’re Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission—and Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation

POWER Magazine

At Deep Fission, were taking a radically different approach to nuclear energy: smaller, safer, faster to deployand located a mile underground. By placing reactors deep beneath the Earths surface, we […] The post Why Were Suing the Nuclear Regulatory Commissionand Still Believe in Nuclear Regulation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Innovative Solutions Imperative to Meet Data Center Energy Demand

POWER Magazine

Todays data centers, the workhorses of our digital economy, face a paradox. While they are asked to fuel the rapid advancement of generative AI, they must do so under increasingly tight energy budgets, with sustainability mandates and power constraints threatening to slow innovation. The question isnt whether AI will transform industriesit already isbut whether our infrastructure can keep up without buckling under the weight of AIs energy appetite.

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Alberta’s Deregulated Grid Is Bracing for 11 GW of New Demand

POWER Magazine

While Alberta’s historical energy legacy has been defined by coal and crude oil, the Canadian province has embraced renewables and carbon capture over the past two decades, and is now exploring small modular The post Alberta’s Deregulated Grid Is Bracing for 11 GW of New Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The POWER Interview: Hitachi Energy’s Massimo Danieli on Grid Transformation and the Path to Electrification

POWER Magazine

As the global energy landscape undergoes unprecedented transformation, Hitachi Energy stands at the forefront of technologies driving the transition toward a more sustainable and flexible power system. In this exclusive […] The post The POWER Interview: Hitachi Energys Massimo Danieli on Grid Transformation and the Path to Electrification appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Canada Approves First Grid-Scale SMR Construction at Darlington

POWER Magazine

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has given Ontario Power Generation (OPG) the green light to begin building a 300-MW GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) at the Darlington New […] The post Canada Approves First Grid-Scale SMR Construction at Darlington appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Radiant Selected by DOE to Receive Fuel for First Kaleidos Reactor Test

POWER Magazine

A company working to mass produce portable nuclear microreactors said its has accepted its selection by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) to receive high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel for the first test of Kaleidos, the group's reactor design. The post Radiant Selected by DOE to Receive Fuel for First Kaleidos Reactor Test appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas

POWER Magazine

A Texas-based solar energy developer has inaugurated a utility-scale project in that state. Vesper Energy said the 600-MW Hornet Solar installation, which features some 1.36 million modules and covers more than six square miles in Swisher County, is now fully operational. The post Vesper Energy Launches 600-MW Solar Project in Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants

POWER Magazine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy sector, helping power plant operators optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and prevent costly equipment failures. By analyzing vast amounts of real-time data, AI models […] The post AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Digest [May 2025]

POWER Magazine

Major German BESS Project Closes Financing. Energy transition bank NORD/LB announced it has closed an €87 million ($94 million) financing package with Nofar Energy for construction of a 104.5-MW/209-MWh The post POWER Digest [May 2025] appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics

POWER Magazine

A massive surge in energy demand is about to reshape the U.S. power landscape, presenting an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities. The nation's energy demands are poised to explode, as everything from the enormous data centers powering the artificial intelligence (AI) boom to broad electrification efforts increase the need for electricity. The post Next-Generation Panels Recharge Utility Solar Economics appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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The Key to More Clean Energy? Wasting Less of It

POWER Magazine

The clean energy transition is progressing rapidly, but this extraordinary transformation is not without its challenges: outdated power grids and a lack of balancing technology means that we are wasting […] The post The Key to More Clean Energy? Wasting Less of It appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GE Vernova Boosting Gas Turbine Capacity With Technology Upgrade

POWER Magazine

GE Vernova will install new equipment at a power plant in Iraq, its first use of the company's upgraded AGP XPAND technology. The latest version is an evolution of GE Vernova's Advanced Gas Path (AGP) system introduced more than a decade ago on the companys 9E.03 fleet to boost gas turbine capacity. The post GE Vernova Boosting Gas Turbine Capacity With Technology Upgrade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Google, Baseload Capital Have Corporate PPA for Geothermal in Taiwan

POWER Magazine

Global geothermal energy developer Baseload Capital has joined with technology giant Google on the first corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for geothermal in Taiwan. The post Google, Baseload Capital Have Corporate PPA for Geothermal in Taiwan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Group Projects 100-GW Rise in Global Nuclear Power Capacity Across Next Decade

POWER Magazine

A new report from GlobalData, a data and analytics group, projects global nuclear power capacity will hit 494 GW by 2035. The group said capacity gains will be tied to advancements in deployments of small modular reactors (SMRs), along with the continuing worldwide shift to cleaner forms of energy. The post Group Projects 100-GW Rise in Global Nuclear Power Capacity Across Next Decade appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI

POWER Magazine

As the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives exponential demand for data centers, the United States position as an AI leader is at risk without immediate action to address growth constraints. The post Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NEUMAN & ESSER Receives Order for Hydrogen Storage Project in Northern Germany

POWER Magazine

EWE aims to store hydrogen in Huntorf in the Wesermarsch region starting in 2027 The energy service provider EWE is driving forward the conversion of its gas storage site in […] The post NEUMAN & ESSER Receives Order for Hydrogen Storage Project in Northern Germany appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning

POWER Magazine

PJM, the largest grid operator in North America, has launched a multiyear partnership with tech giant Google and its Alphabet X moonshot Tapestry to streamline PJMs grid interconnection process using […] The post PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System

POWER Magazine

The power industry supply chain is facing unprecedented strain as utilities race to upgrade aging infrastructure against a backdrop of lengthening lead times and increasing project complexity. As one Midwestern […] The post Optimizing Supply Chain Processes to Ensure a Reliable Electric Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Funding the Power Surge: Navigating the Trillion-Dollar Investment in the U.S. Power Sector

POWER Magazine

The U.S. power sector stands at a juncture, facing a confluence of factors that are poised to trigger an era of unprecedented growth and necessitate a large influx of capital. Driven by the increasing demand from data centers, the reshoring of manufacturing, and electrification across transportation, heating, and industry, the demand for electricity is rising at a pace unseen in recent decades.

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World Bank: Get Ready for a Commodity Price Freefall

OilPrice

It looks like the post-COVID commodity party is over - with the World Bank predicting a rather bleak end. In its latest report, the bank predicts that global commodity prices will plunge 12% in 2025 and another 5% in 2026, dragging them all the way back to their pre-pandemic levels. The World Bank expects energy prices, specifically, to fall 17% to their lowest levels in five years, and then another 6% next year.

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China Rejects Russia's Eastern Pipeline Plan

OilPrice

China has put an abrupt stop to a Russian proposal to export added volumes of natural gas eastward via Kazakhstan, deepening the financial woes of the erstwhile Russian energy behemoth, Gazprom. The Russian state-controlled entity, once a critical foreign policy instrument of the Kremlin, has been forced to abandon projects in Central Asia and Latin America recently due to a lack of fiscal muscle.

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China Unveils World’s 1st ‘Meltdown Proof’ Thorium Reactor

OilPrice

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant milestone in clean energy tech after successfully adding fresh fuel to an operational thorium molten salt reactor, Chinese state media has reported. According to Guangming Daily, the 2-megawatt experimental reactor is located in the Gobi Desert, and the latest milestone puts China at the forefront in the race to build a practical thorium reactorlong considered a more abundant and safer alternative to uranium.

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EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa

POWER Magazine

EVLO Energy Storage, a fully integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Qubec, on April 15 announced the company has completed commissioning of a 4-MW/8-MWh, 2-hour duration energy storage system, the first of three projects in American Samoa. The post EVLO Commissions First of Three Energy Storage Projects in American Samoa appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Shale Slowdown? Halliburton Sounds the Alarm

OilPrice

The heightened oil market and macroeconomic uncertainties in recent weeks are baffling not only analysts. Halliburton, the oilfield services giant with the highest exposure to the U.S. fracking market, has just warned investors that its U.S. customers are re-evaluating drilling activity plans for 2025. Looking forward, many of our customers are in the midst of evaluating their activity scenarios and plans for 2025, Halliburtons chairman, president, and CEO, Jeff Miller, said on the first-quarter

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The UK Is Doubling Down on Wind Energy

OilPrice

The U.K. is already a world leader in wind energy, having rapidly expanded both its onshore and offshore wind capacity over the last decade. Now, under the new Labour government, the U.K. hopes to expand its wind power sector even further through the massive expansion of the Rampion offshore wind farm. This is expected to help the government progress towards achieving its net-zero carbon ambitions.

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