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Energy Storage News•about 17 hours ago

Battery storage costs fall 11-16% as Australia’s CSIRO maps least-cost route to net zero

•Battery storage costs in Australia have fallen significantly by 11-16% across all durations, making it a more attractive investment.
•This cost reduction contrasts sharply with rising costs for traditional coal and gas power plants, enhancing battery storage's competitive edge.
•The trend positions battery storage as a primary, least-cost pathway for Australia to achieve net-zero emissions.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

Qatar Plans Massive Gas-Fired Generation Project; Plant Will Support Desalination Efforts

•Qatar's main energy and water group has awarded contracts for a major new natural gas-fired power plant.
•The project is designed to support both general power generation and the country's critical desalination efforts.
•This represents a significant planned addition of new baseload generation capacity in Qatar, driven by growing energy and water demand.

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POWER Magazine•1 day ago

Vistra to Bolster Gas-Fired Fleet by 5.5 GW With $4B Cogentrix Acquisition

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Vistra Corp. is acquiring Cogentrix Energy for $4 billion, adding 5.5 GW of modern natural gas generation to its portfolio.

•The acquisition expands Vistra's operational footprint across key competitive markets: PJM Interconnection, ISO New England, and ERCOT.

•This significant M&A activity signals a strategic investment in dispatchable thermal generation, impacting capacity market dynamics and grid reliability for large power consumers and IPPs in these regions.

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CleanTechnica•1 day ago

Trump EPA Finalizes Weak Rule to Reduce Dangerous Air Pollution from New Gas-Burning Power Plants, Ignores Health Benefits and Lives Saved from Pollution Reduction

•The Trump EPA finalized a rule under the Clean Air Act, establishing new, less stringent nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission limits for new gas-burning turbines in power plants and industrial facilities.
•This rule is described as 'weak,' indicating a reduced regulatory burden and potentially lower compliance costs for developers and IPPs considering new natural gas generation projects.
•Less stringent emission standards could make new gas-fired power plants comparatively more attractive or cost-effective to build, potentially influencing future generation mix and capacity market dynamics.

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POWER Magazine•2 days ago

Kiewit Chosen as EPC for New 1,425-MW Gas-Fired Power Plant in Georgia

•Kiewit has been selected as the EPC contractor for a new 1,425-MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Monroe County, Georgia.
•This significant project, developed by a major southeastern U.S. electric cooperative, represents a substantial addition of dispatchable generation capacity to the regional grid.
•The development signals continued investment in large-scale natural gas assets, impacting future capacity market dynamics and regional power supply stability.

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Utility Dive•2 days ago

EPA final rule on NOx limits emphasizes cost savings to turbine owners

•The EPA's final rule on NOx limits is nearly 90% less stringent than the previous Biden-era proposal, significantly easing environmental compliance for gas turbine owners.
•The agency explicitly prioritized cost savings for turbine owners, opting not to assess the economic benefits of improved public health from NOx reductions.
•This regulatory change could reduce operational expenses for gas-fired power plants, potentially impacting wholesale power prices and the economic viability of existing and new gas generation assets for developers and large power consumers.

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CleanTechnica•3 days ago

Sierra Club Nebraska Statement on Forced Outage at Aging OPPD Coal Plant

•An aging OPPD North Omaha coal plant unit experienced a forced outage due to a steam tube failure, highlighting the increasing reliability risks of legacy fossil assets.
•This event, occurring in Nebraska (likely SPP territory), could impact local energy and capacity markets, potentially increasing prices or reliance on other generation.
•The Sierra Club is leveraging the outage to advocate for accelerated coal plant retirements, signaling growing environmental and regulatory pressure on aging coal infrastructure and creating opportunities for new capacity development.

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Utility Dive•3 days ago

Why robust planning is central to data center success

•Rapid data center growth is creating unprecedented demand, fundamentally reshaping grid planning and requiring developers to secure power much earlier in their project lifecycle.
•The scale of data center expansion is straining existing transmission and generation capacity, leading to longer interconnection queues, increased costs, and potential reliability challenges for large loads.
•Robust, long-term planning and early, integrated engagement with utilities, IPPs, and regulators are critical for data center developers to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and timely power supply.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

Environmental Groups Demand Georgia PSC Reconsider Data Center Energy Plan Overreach

•Environmental groups are challenging Georgia Power's plan for new gas plants, which they claim are the nation's most expensive, before the Georgia PSC.
•The regulatory challenge is specifically tied to Georgia Power's 'data center energy plan overreach,' indicating significant new load growth from data centers.
•This action could lead to delays or modifications in Georgia Power's generation expansion, potentially impacting future power supply reliability and costs for large power consumers and developers in Georgia.

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CleanTechnica•6 days ago

EPA Rejects Colorado’s Regional Haze Plan, Including Coal Plant Retirement Dates

•The Trump Administration's EPA rejected Colorado's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP).
•The disapproved SIP included specific retirement deadlines for coal-fired power plants in Colorado.
•This federal action prolongs the operational life of existing coal assets, creating regulatory uncertainty for new generation development.

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POWER Magazine•6 days ago

Constellation Completes Acquisition of Calpine; Groups Have 55 GW of Generation Capacity

•Constellation completed its $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine, creating the nation's largest electricity producer with a combined 55 GW of generation capacity.
•The merger integrates Constellation's nuclear power fleet with Calpine's natural gas-fired and geothermal assets, resulting in a highly diversified generation portfolio.
•This M&A event signifies increased market concentration and creates a formidable, diversified player for developers seeking PPA off-takers or competing for new projects, and for large loads seeking stable, diversified supply.

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POWER Magazine•6 days ago

Power Plant Services: Strategies for Reliability, Efficiency, and Flexibility

•The article likely emphasizes the critical role of advanced power plant services (e.g., O&M, upgrades, digital solutions) in optimizing existing generation assets for enhanced grid reliability and operational efficiency.
•Strategies for achieving greater plant flexibility are explored, addressing the increasing need for rapid ramp rates and load following capabilities in a renewables-heavy grid.
•For developers and IPPs, understanding these service strategies is crucial for long-term asset management, extending plant life, and ensuring economic viability amidst evolving market demands and regulatory pressures.

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POWER Magazine•7 days ago

Wyoming Approves Data Center Campus that Includes 2.7 GW of New Natural Gas-Fired Generation

•Wyoming county commissioners approved a major data center campus.
•The data center will be served by 2.7 GW of new natural gas-fired generation, indicating a significant new load and dedicated generation asset.
•This project highlights a growing trend of large power consumers (like data centers) developing integrated, large-scale generation solutions.

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Utility Dive•8 days ago

The next-gen retail energy mix: Aligning supply portfolios with customer expectations

•Retail energy providers are shifting from basic kWh sales to sophisticated portfolio management, driven by evolving grid realities and specific customer demands for value-aligned energy.
•This transition creates new market opportunities for developers of diverse, flexible, and potentially cleaner generation assets that can meet tailored customer expectations (e.g., 24/7 clean power, reliability).
•Large power consumers, including datacenters, are key drivers of these 'next-gen' expectations, demanding customized energy solutions that integrate sustainability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.

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CleanTechnica•9 days ago

Hyundai Showcases AI Robotics & RoboTaxi That Could Grow EV Sales

•Hyundai's CES 2026 showcase of AI robotics and RoboTaxis signals a future trajectory of accelerated EV adoption and autonomous vehicle deployment.
•This technological push is expected to significantly increase electricity demand, particularly for EV charging infrastructure and potentially industrial automation.
•Power developers and IPPs should anticipate growing opportunities for new generation capacity (including renewables and flexible dispatchable power) and grid infrastructure investments to meet this demand.

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Utility Dive•9 days ago

Vistra to buy Cogentrix Energy’s 5.5 GW of gas plants in $4B deal

•Vistra is acquiring 5.5 GW of gas-fired generation assets from Cogentrix for $4 billion, signaling significant consolidation in the dispatchable power sector.
•This deal values the gas generation assets at approximately $727/kW, providing a market benchmark for developers and investors in similar dispatchable capacity.
•The acquisition highlights the ongoing strategic importance and market demand for large-scale, reliable gas generation to support grid stability and serve large power consumers.

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POWER Magazine•10 days ago

Liberty Energy Will Develop Gas-Fired Power for Data Center Group

•Liberty Energy (oil & gas) and Vantage Data Centers (large power consumer) are partnering to develop utility-scale, high-efficiency natural gas-fired power solutions.
•These generation assets are intended to support Vantage's continued expansion of its North American data center portfolio.
•The partnership highlights a growing trend of large power consumers directly engaging in generation development to secure reliable and scalable power, bypassing traditional utility procurement.

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POWER Magazine•10 days ago

GE Vernova Deploys Vietnam’s First HA Turbine at LNG-Powered 1.6-GW Plant

•Vietnam's 1.6-GW Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant, the country's first LNG-powered facility, has begun commercial operation.
•The plant utilizes GE Vernova's advanced HA turbine technology, marking its inaugural deployment in Vietnam.
•Developed by PetroVietnam Power Corp., this project signifies a major expansion of LNG-fueled generation capacity in the Vietnamese market.

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POWER Magazine•13 days ago

Germany Cuts New Gas-Fired Generation as Country Works on Energy Strategy

•Germany is significantly reducing its plans for new natural gas-fired power plant development.
•This policy shift is driven by the German government's commitment to decarbonization.
•Developers considering new gas-fired projects in Germany will face increased regulatory and policy headwinds.

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POWER Magazine•14 days ago

Maryland Regulators Support Fast-Tracking New Gas-Fired Plants

•Maryland's Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved fast-tracking the regulatory review for two new natural gas-fired power plants.
•Constellation Energy is the developer proposing these new facilities in Maryland.
•This regulatory decision expedites the approval process for new gas generation, potentially accelerating project timelines for developers in the region.

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