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Microsoft Buying Power From Three EDP Renewables’ Solar Projects

POWER Magazine

Technology giant Microsoft is buying nearly 400 MW of power from three new utility-scale solar projects in Illinois and Texas. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) on Feb. 10 said […] The post Microsoft Buying Power From Three EDP Renewables’ Solar Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Parental Support

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. A lot of people believe that when you have children, your life stops, said Catherine McNeil, a Southern Company Gas talent development consultant based at Nicor Gas in Illinois. For McNeil, she had her first child during her sophomore year in college as a single mother. But she had something many other single parents lack: a support system, through her family.

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Software, Hardware, Innovation All Needed to Upgrade the Power Grid

POWER Magazine

Enhancing the transmission and distribution of electricity is a priority to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply, as demand increases and grid challenges mount. Providing more electricity to meet The post Software, Hardware, Innovation All Needed to Upgrade the Power Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Getting ready for India Energy Week 2025

Oilholics Synonymous Report

The Oilholic is delighted to be back in Delhi ahead of India Energy Week 2025 as the world's second-largest of crude oil importer and a leader in renewables opens its doors to the global energy community. The week-long event - being held from Feb 11 to 14, 2025 - will showcase India's energy sector and its potential. Yours truly would be speaking and moderating sessions at the event as advised last month.

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O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization

POWER Magazine

As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical to The post O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Groundbreaking Collaboration

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog Where energy conversations come to life. Peoples Natural Gas believes every person eligible to participate in its assistance programs should benefit from them, said Rita Black, Peoples community assistance programs director. And with winter underway, the importance of affordable and reliable heating becomes ever more critical. We know that, historically, many households that are eligible for bill assistance do not apply, said Black.

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The POWER Interview: Using Data, Device Models, and More to Support the Grid

POWER Magazine

Amanda Neuenfeldt is the energy management system (EMS) modeling lead engineer at Actalent, a global company specializing in engineering and sciences services, along with talent solutions. Neuenfeldt works with emerging […] The post The POWER Interview: Using Data, Device Models, and More to Support the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project

POWER Magazine

Texas-based oil and gas major Energy Transfer said the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Colorado-based CloudBurst Data Centers for the energy supply to serve a data center […] The post Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Valero Offers $650 Million Senior Notes to Refinance Debt

Rigzone: News

Valero entered into an underwriting agreement for five-year senior notes with a principal amount of $650 million to repay maturities.

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A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operation

POWER Magazine

Power grids operate like an intricate ballet of energy generation and consumption that must remain perfectly balanced at all times. The grid maintains a steady frequency (60 Hz in North […] The post A New Paradigm for Power Grid Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Singapore Oil Producer Suspends Stock Trading amid Myanmar Allegations

Rigzone: News

Interra has temporarily stopped trading on the Singapore exchange amid an inquiry by regulators into the company's operations in junta-ruled Myanmar.

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PSEG Program Unlocks Neurodivergent Talent, Transforms Business and Lives

POWER Magazine

What does it mean to be neurodivergent? The term basically applies to people whose brains work in an atypical fashion. It was coined in the 1990s to counter stigma against people with autism, ADHD The post PSEG Program Unlocks Neurodivergent Talent, Transforms Business and Lives appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mauritania-Senegal LNG Project Set to Start Exports This Quarter

Rigzone: News

Liquefaction has started at the 2.3 MMtpa Greater Tortue Ahmeyim phase 1 project.

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Building for Solar Growth—Selecting the Right Foundation for Any Site

POWER Magazine

Solar builds are becoming more complex. Perfect sites with the ideal topography and terrain profile are less available, and sites that remain pose additional challenges for developers and EPCs alike. […] The post Building for Solar GrowthSelecting the Right Foundation for Any Site appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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UK Union Says Gov's Energy Plans Have Failed to Address Major Decisions

Rigzone: News

'It is clear the government's energy plans do not address major decisions that need to be made now', Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said.

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The Evolving State of Power Plant O&M

POWER Magazine

As power plants confront aging infrastructure, surging demand, and the sweeping changes of rapid electrification, operations and maintenance (O&M) are being redefined to tackle unprecedented challenges and The post The Evolving State of Power Plant O&M appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AccuWeather Warns of Relentless Rounds of Winter Storms

Rigzone: News

'We do not anticipate weather-related impacts at refineries at this time', AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told Rigzone.

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The POWER Interview: Enhancing Reliability of the U.S. Power System

POWER Magazine

Designing, building, and maintaining the network of power transmission lines and associated infrastructure that delivers electricity across the U.S. is a complex task. It involves disparate components, from thermal power […] The post The POWER Interview: Enhancing Reliability of the U.S. Power System appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Iberdrola's Neoenergia to Supply Clean Energy to CCR Group in Brazil

Rigzone: News

The supply is covered by the Neoenergia Oitis wind power complex, located between the Brazilian states of Piaui and Bahia.

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Creating a Successful Utility Workforce Succession Plan

POWER Magazine

Succession planning is a priority in the utility industry as an aging workforce, changing technologies, and turnover reshape the sector. The utility sector faces unique challenges, striving for seamless The post Creating a Successful Utility Workforce Succession Plan appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Climate+ | Episode 23 | Seyi Fabode @ Utili.City

Energy Central

Successful urban environments are an absolute must-have for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable Climate+ World. But how? In a captivating episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with Seyi Fabode, a visionary thinker in urban development and sustainability. Their conversation unfolds against the backdrop of Seyi's rich experiences growing up in Lagos.

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The POWER Interview: Emerson Exec Discusses Grid Enhancements

POWER Magazine

There are many ways to enhance power grid and power plant reliability, including the implementation of advanced control strategies, proactive maintenance programs, and modern technologies for early detection The post The POWER Interview: Emerson Exec Discusses Grid Enhancements appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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IDC Completes Three Wells in Zubair Oilfield

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has successfully drilled and rehabilitated three oil wells in the Zubair oilfield , as part of its commitment to field development and national production enhancement. The company completed the drilling of Zubair/638 well at a depth of 3,500 metres for ENI , using advanced technologies in collaboration with Schlumberger to improve extraction efficiency and increase field productivity.

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Building Better Ways to Keep the Lights On

POWER Magazine

Utilities and power grid operators walk a fine line when it comes to providing reliable and resilient power while also protecting valuable assets in the electricity transmission and distribution system. Power The post Building Better Ways to Keep the Lights On appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Back in Iraq: "BP Puts $25bn on the Table"

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

By Julianne Geiger for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Back in Iraq: BP Puts $25B On the Table BP is about to make a big bet on Iraq -- again. After years of false starts, geopolitical chaos, and stalled negotiations, the British oil major is reportedly gearing up to invest up to $25 billion in Iraq's Kirkuk oil and gas fields.

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Cut Downtime and Costs with Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Here’s How

POWER Magazine

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is transforming power plant operations by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation to prevent costly equipment failures. Learn about real-world The post Cut Downtime and Costs with Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Here’s How appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Baltics Delink from Russian Power Grid

Rigzone: News

Under a project accelerated by the Russia-Ukraine war, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have achieved synchronization with the continental European network via Poland.

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Turbine MRO Best Practices: Expert Guide to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul

POWER Magazine

Effective maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) practices are vital for reliable turbine operation. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D scanning are transforming MRO processes The post Turbine MRO Best Practices: Expert Guide to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Marathon Petroleum Beats Q4 Estimates, Unveils Midstream Plans

Rigzone: News

For full-year 2024, net income attributable to MPC was $3.4 billion, or $10.08 per diluted share.

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Ammonia Ports | Immingham UK, Wilhelmshaven Germany

Energy Central

Ammonia Ports | Immingham UK, Wilhelmshaven Germany Immingham Air Products plans to ship NH3 produced in Saudi Arabia to be cracked into H2 for use in the UK The UK government has granted a development consent order for the Immingham Green Energy Terminal in northern England, which would include infrastructure to crack imported ammonia into hydrogen.

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Why Is the USA Natural Gas Price Up Today?

Rigzone: News

Rigzone talks to market analysts.

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Energy, Climate & Freedom - We're back on track.

Energy Central

The US and most of the developed nations have set various energy and climate goals, either in legislation or by executive action. These goals are typically intended to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Goals were set for specific sectors of their economies. In the US, these included achieving net zero emissions in the electric sector by 2035 and banning the sale of fossil fueled vehicles.

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Expansion planning

Energy Central

Expansion planning Important changes in the energy usage profile are already occurring. Large-scale loads such as data centers, electric cars and the replacement of petroleum derivatives with electricity are also creating a new and very challenging scenario. How can Brazil prepare to meet this demand? There are two approaches that are “in the pipeline” The typical.

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Another One Bites the Dust: Judge Dismisses New Jersey’s NGO-Funded Climate Lawsuit in Fiery Opinion 

Energy Central

The campaign to bankrupt American energy producers via the courts took another blow on Wednesday with the dismissal of New Jersey’s climate lawsuit with prejudice. The judge’s opinion is already the third ruling of the year (following Anne Arundel, Annapolis, and New York City, as well as Baltimore in 2024) that has sent climate plaintiffs – and their meritless.

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Hysata and ACWA Power sign game-changing deal to unlock green hydrogen in Saudi Arabia

Energy Central

Hysata and ACWA Power sign game-changing deal to unlock green hydrogen in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf with world-leading high efficiency electrolysers Hysata, Australia’s leading electrolyser company, has today announced a new agreement with ACWA Power to deliver commercial scale demonstrations of its high-efficiency capillary-fed electrolysis technology (using only.

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BBC | Plans approved for green energy terminal in Immingham

Energy Central

Plans for a green energy terminal in North East Lincolnshire have been approved. The application for the port of Immingham, on the banks of the Humber, was given the go-ahead on Thursday. The terminal, which will include a new jetty, will be used for the import and export of bulk liquids. The proposals approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander had been submitted to the Planning.

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