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New Projects – Gas
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.
NRG Energy wants to develop 1.6 GW of quick-start natural gas generation in ERCOT
NRG would begin construction on two of the three facilities as early as October.
Texas city approves $146 million ‘rapid-start’ natural gas plant to mitigate outages
In the event of a grid failure, officials said the plant would be able to restore power within five minutes.
Texas A&M to create peaker power network to help stabilize state grid
The A&M system prefers the peaker plants to be located close to its campuses, but state utility regulators will have the final say.
Duke Energy’s plans for new gas in N.C. on a collision course with new Biden power plant rules
Advocates say the federal standards underscore state law and raise the stakes for near-term permitting decisions for new fossil fuel plants.
TVA issues request for new firm generation
Proposals must be for 50 megawatts to 500 megawatts for various periods through December 2029.
LCRA to build second unit at Texas peaker plant
The new unit will be built on the same 51-acre site near Maxwell in Caldwell County where construction on the first unit of a new LCRA peaker plant is underway.
Entergy Louisiana proposes 112 MW floating natural gas station
Situated atop a barge across from a substation in Leeville, the system would provide backup power during outages, serving a mix of residential, commercial and industrial customers, including industries located at Port Fourchon.
New Projects – Gas
LCRA to build second unit at Texas peaker plant
The new unit will be built on the same 51-acre site near Maxwell in Caldwell County where construction on the first unit of a new LCRA peaker plant is underway….
Entergy Louisiana proposes 112 MW floating natural gas station
Situated atop a barge across from a substation in Leeville, the system would provide backup power during outages, serving a mix of residential, commercial and i…
GE Vernova to supply aeroderivative gas turbine equipment for Colorado peaker plant
The 162 MW Mountain Peak Power Plant will be operated by Kindle Energy and serve the United Power electric cooperative….
Young activists who won Montana climate case want to stop power plant on Yellowstone River
The 16 activists said in a court brief filed Tuesday that the air quality permit for the plant near Laurel in south-central Montana should be declared invalid o…
TVA proposing new 500 MW natural gas plant at brownfield site of former Mississippi plant
The study area for the proposed action is 145 acres and includes the entire proposed combustion turbine property as well as the adjacent substation property, wh…
Critics say Indiana utility is ‘backsliding’ on clean energy goals with planned gas plant
The utility NIPSCO says it needs new, dispatchable generation as it phases out coal plants and looks to rely more on intermittent wind and solar power….
Kentucky regulators approve some coal retirements, defer others
The 600 MW approved for retirement represent Mill Creek coal-fired Units 1 and 2. The state’s public service commission found there was less of an immediate nee…
OPPD moves reciprocating gas engines into place
The reciprocating engines, along with two simple-cycle combustion turbines, are slated to enter service in 2024….
Sandia National Labs technology tests ‘cutting-edge’ Brayton Cycle technology
The Brayton Cycle uses heated supercritical carbon dioxide instead of steam to generate electricity. It’s named after 19th century engineer George Brayton, wh…
Illinois EPA issues permit to construct 1.1 GW combined cycle plant
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in late July issued a construction permit for a new 1,090 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle plant….
SaskPower releases shortlist for natural gas turbine expansion project
SaskPower said it plans to add two new natural gas turbines to its generation fleet. One simple cycle gas turbine is planned for its Ermine Power Station, locat…
Duke Energy CHP plant now operational at Purdue University
A 16 MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant is now operating on the southern edge of Purdue University’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus….
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