Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Power Engineering E-Newsletter 4/24

Power Engineering Newsletter | April 24, 2015

Welcome!
Register for POWER-GEN Natural Gas!
Join some of the top names in the energy industry to discuss the issues surrounding technology, operation, construction and maintenance of gas-fired power and production from unconventional hydrocarbon resources. Power-Gen Natural Gas is Aug. 18 - 20 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Video Highlights

From our Sponsor


Compact Unit Offers Lube Oil Purification in Bypass

Continuous solid-liquid-liquid separation improves longevity of lube oil without down time. The result is savings in lube oil and disposal costs, and less wear on bearings. Learn how this equipment can make your operation more efficient

Top Stories
White House releases energy plan to fight climate change
The White House released a four-year energy plan designed to fight climate change, modernize power plants and find other ways to ensure the nation a steady supply of safe energy.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Russia plans floating nuclear power plant by 2016
Russia says it will complete the world’s first floating nuclear power plant by 2016. Construction began in 2007 on the floating station, called the Akademik Lomonosov, but the project has not yet become fully operational after several delays.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
CB&I cited & fined for 2013 nuclear part damage cover up
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a Severity Level II violation and proposed a civil penalty of $11,200 to Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I, NYSE: CBI) and a Severity Level III violation to a former company official.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Residents near Duke ash dumps told not to drink well water
North Carolina officials are advising dozens of residents near Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) coal ash dumps not to drink or cook with water from their wells after tests showed contamination with toxic heavy metals.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
The Week's Most Read Articles
EIA: Coal-fired generation alive and well in the coming decade
Coal-fired power generation from existing plants will increase through 2025, this according to the Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) this week.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Combined Cycle: The Preferred Option
Most new generation in the U.S. is being fueled with natural gas, and the most dominant technology being used to burn the fuel is combined cycle.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Top 5 U.S. Coal Plant Heat Rates
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a power plant's heat rate measures the amount of electricity used by an electrical generator or power plant to generate one kilowatthour (kWh) of electricity, measured as btu/kWh.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Areva's nuclear reactor vessel flaws may be "costly"
Areva announced April 7 that it found weak spots in the bottom and lid of the European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) vessel, which could reduce the resistance of the metal. Areva said it discovered the flaw during mechanical and chemical tests of a representative model and reported the findings to the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN).
Read More

Share: Facebook Twitter Forward to Friend
More Headlines
Dominion Virginia Power to close coal ash ponds in state
Dominion installs solar, battery energy storage system at Virginia college
Ontario wind project enters into contract
Veolia to treat water at Korea nuclear power plant
RES to develop, construct battery energy storage project in Ohio
NC regulators told by House to prep for federal carbon rules
Hungary-Russia nuclear fuel agreement gets approval
New Jersey utilities seek proposals for solar projects
Job cuts hit shut down nuclear power project
NRC staff set Q&A on Surry nuclear power plant for April 28
Study: Exelon subsidy would cost $1.6 billion over 5 years
TEPCO: Nuclear plant power outage sends radioactive water into ocean
Nebraska renewable energy tax credit bill sparks debate
Siemens supplies natural gas-fired equipment to project in Mexico
U.S., S. Korea, reach civil nuclear deal
State utility regulators confirmed by Florida Senate
MHPS rebrands its H-80 gas turbine
Toshiba to supply steam, gas turbines to Mexico power project

Industry Trends
Henry Hub Average Natural Gas Spot Prices
The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts. Here's a look at how prices have changed up to April 15, 2015.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Economic Indicators
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers a glimpse into how the markets are doing domestically and internationally.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
EIA’s weekly coal production report
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released its coal production report for the week ending April 18.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Join In
Send UNLIMITED delegates (employees) for one flat rate!
Does your company generate electricity?
Is your company a utility, muni, co-op, public power provider, on-site power producer or IPP?
Does your company generate at least 1 MW of energy?

If you answered YES to any of these questions then your company qualifies for the Power Generators Discount Program!*
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Add your hero to our Wall of Honor!
The Wall of Honor pays tribute to military personnel around the world. It is on display at all of PennWell's North American conferences. Click to add a name or sponsor the wall.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Power Generation Week 2014 Post-Show Report
It was another successful year at Power Generation Week 2014! As the world's largest power generation event, the week was spent focusing on the industry's latest innovations, technical trends, and business strategies. The event boasted over 22,000 attendees from 115 countries, and 1,400+ exhibitors. Click here to learn more about Power Generation Week and what happened in 2014!
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
From GenerationHub
NRC considers variable annual fees for small modular reactors
Because small modular reactors (SMRs) are expected to be much smaller in size than the reactors in the existing fleet the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a variable annual fee structure for SMRs.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Due to power plant retirements, California PUC may reject power line app
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on April 20 issued a Proposed Decision that would deny without prejudice Southern California Edison’s (SCE) request to construct the Coolwater-Lugo Transmission Project (CLTP).
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Power Engineering Slideshow
U.S. Coal Plants with the Lowest NOx Emission Rates
The Top 5 U.S. coal-fired power plants were rated on the lowest NOx emissions.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend
Callaway Energy Center's Replacement Reactor Vessel Closure Head Project
Progress photos of the replacement reactor vessel closure head, during fabrication, at Equipos Nucleares SA in Santander, Spain.
Read More

Share: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Forward to Friend


No comments:

Post a Comment