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JULY 11, 2024

Higher prices for natural gas across Europe mean some countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, likely will burn more coal for power generation during the upcoming winter season. Coal remains a […] The post Price Swings Mean Coal May Replace Natural Gas in European Power Mix This Winter appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

to mix hydrogen and natural […] The post NiSource Announces Blending Project with Hydrogen, Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine. An Indiana-based utility said it has launched a multi-phase hydrogen blending project, a move that supports one of the first such installations in the U.S.

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MARCH 14, 2024

A major Indiana utility said it’s preparing to switch its remaining coal-fired power plant to burn natural gas. AES Indiana on March 12 said the two coal-burning units at its […] The post Indiana Utility Will Convert Remaining Coal Units to Burn Natural Gas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JULY 25, 2024

who is now a senior policy advisor for the law firm Van Ness Feldman and co-chair of the Natural Allies Leadership Council, is keen […] The post Landrieu: Natural Gas Is ‘Not the Enemy, It Is Part of the Solution’ to Achieving Climate Goals appeared first on POWER Magazine. Mary Landrieu (D-La.),

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

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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OCTOBER 7, 2024

Energy analysts have said the increasing need for reliable baseload power generation means natural gas-fired power plants will become even more important as demand for electricity increases. Several experts who […] The post Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

Advanced nuclear technology firm Oklo is partnering with Texas-based prime and backup solutions company RPower to roll out an innovative phased energy model that will combine natural gas and nuclear […] The post Nuclear-Gas Synergy: Oklo and RPower Unveil Phased Model to Address Data Center Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

in a plan to build four new natural gas-fired power plants. 26 said the venture is […] The post NRG, GE Vernova, Kiewit Have Plan to Build Four New Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. NRG Energy is joining with GE Vernova and Kiewit Corp. The companies on Feb.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

natural gas production this year and […] The post Hundreds of New Gas-Fired Power Units Planned as U.S. Gas Output Soars appeared first on POWER Magazine. Energy Information Administration (EIA) published Dec. 10 shows five states accounted for more than 70% of record U.S.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

Regulators in North Carolina have approved Duke Energy’s plan to replace some of the utility’s coal-fired units with natural gas-fired generation.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Texas’ plan to add more natural gas-fired power generation capacity, supported by money from a newly created energy fund, received a boost when several companies announced their intention to file […] The post Filings Support 41 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation Across Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MARCH 7, 2025

Dominion Energy has asked Virginia officials to approve its request to build a new 1-GW natural gas-fired power plant, as the company seeks to add more generation capacity to help serve surging demand from data centers. The post Dominion Seeks Virginia Approval for 1-GW Gas-Fired Power Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

A Kentucky electric cooperative plans to build new natural gas-fired units, and convert some of its coal-fired units to burn natural gas, as part of an expansion of its power […] The post Kentucky Utility Plans New Gas-Fired Units, Coal-to-Gas Conversion, and Solar Farms appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

While natural gas power accounted for 43% of total U.S. power generation in 2023, several state and federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions are bolstering interest in hydrogen […] The post THE BIG PICTURE: Hydrogen Cofiring at U.S. Gas Power Plants (Infographic) appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JULY 9, 2024

the largest provider of natural gas in Maine, on July 9 said it has a deal to purchase Bangor Natural Gas Co., which has been the state’s No. […] The post Largest Maine Natural Gas Provider Acquiring Second-Largest Supplier appeared first on POWER Magazine. Unitil Corp.,

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

subsidiary Georgia Power has proposed a pivot toward extending the life of several existing coal and natural gas-fired power plants into the late 2030swell beyond previous retirement timelinesciting […] The post Georgia Power to Keep Coal, Gas Power Plants Running Longer as Demand Climbs appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

A project utilizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) is supporting power generation in El Salvador and playing a major role in the country’s energy transformation. An energy project in El Salvador has been called The post Feat of Engineering Provides Floating Power Solution appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In a strategic move to reduce its heavy dependence on Russian natural gas, Belarus has successfully completed its first nuclear power plant (NPP).

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POWER Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

GW portfolio—comprising three natural gas–fired power plants—in the Texas market for $785 million. GW Gas Power Fleet in Texas for $785M appeared first on POWER Magazine. CPS Energy will acquire Talen Energy’s 1.7-GW

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A Texas utility that expects to bring another 228 MW of natural gas-fired power generation online in December also plans to begin operating an additional four gas-fired units over the […] The post Texas Utility Plans to Add New Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A filing with the Louisiana Public Service Commission shows that Entergy plans to build more than 2 GW of natural gas-fired power generation in the state, including a 1,500-MW facility […] The post Entergy Louisiana Eyes 2.2 GW of New Gas-Fired Generation to Support Data Center Demand appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will drop requirements covering existing natural gas-fired power plants in its final Section 111 rule regulating power sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which is […] The post EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Four major Japanese and Korean energy companies have jointly won the rights to build and operate a natural gas-fired power plant and a seawater desalination facility near Doha in Qatar. […] The post Japan, Korea Groups Will Build 2.4-GW GW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Qatar appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

An official with South Africa’s government said the country will accelerate its development of natural gas-fired power generation as energy shortages continue to be a challenge for the nation’s economy. […] The post South Africa Will Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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JUNE 5, 2024

Entergy Texas filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for approval to build two natural gas power plants—one in Jefferson County and the other in Liberty […] The post New Gas-Fired Power Plants Proposed in Southeast Texas appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Civil unrest in Myanmar has led Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries to at least temporarily shut down operation of the 225-MW Sembcorp Myingyan natural gas-fired power plant in Mandalay. Sembcorp, part of […] The post Myanmar Gas-Fired Plant Shut Down Amid Civil Unrest appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Xcel Energy said the company’s coal-fired Harrington Generating Station in Amarillo, Texas should fully complete its transition to burning natural gas in May.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2025

Prominent private equity investment firm Blackstone has agreed to acquire the 774-MW Potomac Energy Centera natural gas power plant located in Virginias Data Center Alleyin a deal valued at approximately […] The post Blackstone to Acquire 774-MW Virginia Gas Plant in ‘Data Center Alley’ in Reported $1B Deal appeared first on POWER (..)

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A Virginia-based energy company plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant along with multiple data centers on some 2,200 acres in that state, according to documents filed with local […] The post Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

A planning commission in a Virginia county has voted unanimously to recommend denial of a rezoning application from Balico LLC, an industrial developer seeking to build multiple natural gas-fired generation […] The post Virginia Officials Oppose Construction of Data Center Complex With Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine. (..)

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) said three new natural gas–fired units entered commercial operation on Dec. Natural gas […] The post Three Combustion Turbines Added to TVA’s Paradise Site, More to Come at Other Locations appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

GW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand, with the multi-phase installation now fully in commercial operation. GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online appeared first on POWER Magazine. Mitsubishi Power announced completion of a 5.3-GW

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

GE Vernova and Harbin Electric said a 2-GW natural gas-fired power plant has entered commercial operation in China, providing power to that countrys most-populated province. 9 […] The post 2-GW Gas-Fired Plant With GE Vernova Turbines Now Online in China appeared first on POWER Magazine. The companies on Jan.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A France-based energy group said it has an agreement to buy three natural gas-fired power plants in Texas. The facilities, one near Dallas and two south of Houston, represent about […] The post Three Texas Gas-Fired Plants Sold in $635 Million Deal appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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APRIL 8, 2024

A coal-fired power plant in South Korea will use equipment from GE Vernova’s Gas Power business as the facility switches to burn natural gas as soon as 2027. GE Vernova […] The post GE Will Support Major South Korean Coal-to-Gas Conversion appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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MARCH 12, 2024

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new natural gas-fired peaker plant being built on Colorado’s eastern plains will feature aeroderivative gas power packages from GE Vernova. The Mountain Peak Power Plant, which will be managed […] The post New Colorado Gas-Fired Plant Will Feature GE Vernova Power Units appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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