Breakthrough for sCO2 Power Cycle as STEP Demo Completes Phase 1 of 10-MW Project

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:02:04 +0000

In a significant breakthrough for the development of supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycles, the 10-MWe Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has wrapped […]

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The 10-megawatt (MWe) Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, has successfully completed phase 1 testing, demonstrating operability, efficiency, and commercial readiness of the supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power cycle.

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Mitsubishi Brings Final Unit of 5.3-GW Gas-Fired Thailand Project Online

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:57:47 +0000

Mitsubishi Power announced completion of a 5.3-GW natural gas-fired power plant project in Thailand, with the multi-phase installation now fully in commercial operation. The two combined-cycle power plants in Chonburi […]

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DOE Picks Six Companies to Provide HALEU Fuel Services for Advanced Reactors

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:51:10 +0000

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced six companies have successfully bid to provide deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel to support advanced nuclear reactors. The DOE on […]

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GE Vernova Turbines Part of Upgrade at Japan Gas-Fired Power Plant

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:35:32 +0000

The Nanko Power Plant in Osaka, Japan, will be upgraded with new gas turbines from GE Vernova. The 1,800-MW station, which was commissioned in late 1990, is replacing three boilers […]

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Hydrogen Attracts Significant Investments to Support a Decarbonized Energy Economy

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:51:05 +0000

In late 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7 billion initiative to establish seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, aiming to scale the use of cost-effective clean hydrogen. […]

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The DOE’s selection of seven Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) on Oct. 13 is expected to kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers, and connective infrastructure while supporting the production, storage, delivery, and end-use of clean hydrogen. Source: DOE.

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Experts Say Gas-Fired Power Key to Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:12:06 +0000

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 […]

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Kazakhstan Voters Show Support for Country’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:48:57 +0000

Voters in Kazakhstan reportedly have approved a plan that would bring the country its first nuclear power plant. Election officials said 70% of voters in a referendum held October 6 […]

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RWE, TotalEnergies Developing 4 GW of Offshore Wind for Germany

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:40:54 +0000

German multinational energy company RWE is joining with France’s TotalEnergies to jointly develop two large-scale offshore wind projects off the German coast. The companies on October 7 announced that TotalEnergies […]

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Supreme Court Clears Way for Limits on Power Plant Mercury, Methane Emissions

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:59:50 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has said that rules requiring power plants burning fossil fuels to reduce emissions of toxic substances can stand, dealing a blow to several Republican-led states and […]

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U.S. Bank Commits $98 Million Toward NuScale SMR Project in Romania

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:45:27 +0000

A U.S. bank that supports technology exports to international groups is committing $98 million toward development of a small modular reactor (SMR) project in Romania. The board of directors of […]

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