Wärtsilä Supporting New Nigerian Gas-Fired Power Plant
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply power generation equipment for a new 30-MW power plant being…
Wärtsilä Supporting New Nigerian Gas-Fired Power Plant
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply power generation equipment for a new 30-MW power plant being set up on Victoria Island in Lagos by Victoria Island Power Ltd. (VIPL), a Nigerian independent power producer. Wärtsilä, acting as the engineering, procurement, and construction lead for the project, also will operate and maintain the power plant for a…
Modular Geothermal Power: Gradient’s Scalable Solution for Oil and Gas Sites
As the world transitions toward renewable energy sources, geothermal power has emerged as one of the most promising, yet underutilized, options in the clean energy portfolio. Unlike solar and wind, […] The post Modular Geothermal Power: Gradient’s Scalable Solution for Oil and Gas Sites appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Empire Wind Construction Resumes After ‘Stop Work’ Order Lifted
Construction of the Empire Wind offshore wind power project is restarting after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said an order to stop work on the installation has been lifted. The Trump administration, which has been vocal in its disdain for the U.S. offshore wind industry, last month had called for the project…
World’s First Fleet of 100 5G-A Autonomous Electric Mining Trucks Launched at Yimin Mine
A fleet of 100 Huaneng Ruichi autonomous electric mining trucks, the first of its kind in the world, has officially entered operation at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, […] The post World’s First Fleet of 100 5G-A Autonomous Electric Mining Trucks Launched at Yimin Mine appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Rio Tinto Investing $1.2 Billion to Modernize Quebec Hydropower Plant
Global mining giant Rio Tinto said it will invest $1.2 billion to modernize a hydroelectric power plant in Quebec, Canada. The company on May 15 said the project is part of its bid to secure future aluminum production in the Canadian province. The money will pay for upgrades to the Isle-Maligne hydropower plant, which was…
An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants
Most of the 440 operable nuclear power plants (NPPs) currently deployed worldwide have long been recognized as potential targets for attack by enemy military forces or terrorists. Such an attack […] The post An Under-Appreciated Threat from Airborne Attacks on Large Nuclear Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
How ADMS and DERMS Are Delivering Smarter Solutions for Utilities and Customers
Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are crucial grid management technologies in today’s modern power delivery system. ADMS integrates multiple utility operational systems into […] The post How ADMS and DERMS Are Delivering Smarter Solutions for Utilities and Customers appeared first on POWER Magazine.
India Coal Giant Will Invest $3 Billion for Renewables, and Build 1.6-GW Coal-Fired Plant
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced plans to invest about $3 billion to build as much as 4.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity. The memorandum of understanding, signed May 7 with major ammonia producer AM Green, is expected to significantly increase India’s green hydrogen and ammonia production capabilities. The post India Coal Giant…
Understanding the April 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Early Analysis and Lessons Learned
On April 28, 2025, at 12:33 p.m. local time, a significant blackout affected the entire Iberian Peninsula, plunging Spain and Portugal into darkness. During a webcast on May 6, Sean […] The post Understanding the April 2025 Iberian Peninsula Blackout: Early Analysis and Lessons Learned appeared first on POWER Magazine.
17 States Sue Trump Over Halt to Wind Energy Projects
A group of attorneys general from 17 states, along with the District of Columbia, is suing the Trump administration over the president’s move to suspend leasing and permitting of new U.S. wind energy projects. The post 17 States Sue Trump Over Halt to Wind Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.
