Gas

Regulators approve plans for new Georgia Power gas plants driven by rising demand

The utility plans to build three new gas burning units at Plant Yates.

Record gas turbine orders help Siemens Energy get back on track

Siemens Energy announced record level order backlog and improved margin quality, nine months after needing a safety net from Germany’s federal government.

Mitsubishi Power to provide gas turbine for Ontario expansion project

Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, is expanding the power generation capacity at its 900 MW Napanee Generating Station in the Town of Greater Napanee, Ontario.

8 Rivers, Siemens Energy collaborate on gas turbine decarbonization

8 Rivers said the ongoing turbine development program with Siemens Energy provides line of sight to future commercial projects.

EmberClear wants to build 1800 MW of gas generation in Houston area

EmberClear applied for the loans through the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), a state government low-interest loan program used to incentivize the development of more dispatchable generation and smaller backup power in the state.

Texas power producers weigh in on tightening energy markets, load growth

When it comes to data center co-location, NRG and Vistra are willing partners.

5.3 GW gas generation portfolio to change hands

The portfolio includes 11 natural gas-fired power plants located throughout PJM, ERCOT and ISO-NE.

Georgia Power celebrates plant workers, promotes job opportunities

The utility is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize its more than 1,100 generation team members.

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The portfolio includes 11 natural gas-fired power plants located throughout PJM, ERCOT and ISO-NE….

The utility is celebrating Generation Appreciation Month, a time to recognize its more than 1,100 generation team members….

AES Indiana to repower coal units to natural gas, add solar and storage

The utility aims to be the first in Indiana to exit coal….

Hull Street to acquire four gas-fired plants in New York

Upon the close of this transaction, Hull Street affiliates will own approximately 2,650 MW of gas-fired and dual-fueled generation capacity operating as part of…

With July heatwaves, US ‘probably’ saw highest natural gas generation in history, EIA says

The spike in natural gas-fired generation on July 9 was because of both high temperatures across most of the country and a steep drop in wind generation. …

State regulators to weigh Georgia Power request to increase use of fossil fuels at Coweta plant

The Plant Yates expansion was among the major changes approved in 2023 to Georgia Power’s three-year strategic plan, which was approved by the five-member com…

Indiana Michigan Power seeks new solar, wind, natural gas generation

I&M said it is in the process of a “major” transformation of its generating mix….

ESG claims 100% CO2 capture rate in new test

“This is a huge milestone for our development team and one we have been anticipating for a some time,” company leadership said….

Trends in plant O&M with EthosEnergy’s Terry Schoenborn

In a recent interview with Power Engineering, Schoenborn highlighted the evolving market dynamics that are shaping plant O&M….

Oglethorpe Power to build two new natural gas projects in Georgia

Recent Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) indicate that U.S. utilities are planning for the largest increase in gas plants in over a decade….

Oglethorpe Power acquires 465 MW natural gas-fired plant

The company said Walton County Power will become one of its most efficient peaking plants….

Growth in commercial electricity demand linked to states with high data center growth

Electricity demand tied to data centers has grown the most in Virginia, one of the largest markets in the world for this development….