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POWER Magazine•11 days ago

Fives ProSim Launches ProSimPlus Python API, a New Generation of Python Driven Process Simulation

•Fives ProSim launched ProSimPlus Python API, enabling direct Python control of their ProSimPlus software for industrial process simulation and optimization.
•This new API offers developers and engineers enhanced flexibility and automation for designing, simulating, and optimizing continuous industrial processes, including power generation assets.
•The integration with Python allows for advanced scripting, data analysis, and custom workflows, potentially accelerating project development and improving operational efficiency for power producers and large industrial consumers.

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POWER Magazine•18 days ago

Record Power Burn Expected This Summer as Coal Retirements and Data Centers Drive Gas Demand

•U.S. natural gas supply is forecast to reach a record 117 Bcf/d this summer, with dry gas production at 111.7 Bcf/d.
•Growing demand from LNG exports, data centers, industrial activity, and power generation is absorbing this supply growth.
•Record 'power burn' (gas for electricity generation) is expected, primarily driven by continued coal plant retirements and increasing data center loads.

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CleanTechnica•27 days ago

EVs At 98.6% Share In Norway – Tesla Model Y Best-Seller

•Norway's EV market achieved a 98.6% share in Q1 2026, up from 95.2% in Q1 2025, demonstrating near-complete electrification of new vehicle sales.
•Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are the primary driver of this growth, while Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are declining, indicating a strong shift towards fully electric transport.
•This extreme EV penetration highlights a substantial and rapidly increasing electrical load demand on the grid, necessitating significant planning for generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure by developers and large power consumers.

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Utility Dive•28 days ago

The AI electric grid calls for a mixed‑fleet transmission strategy

•Developers and IPPs should prepare for a grid planning environment that prioritizes hybrid generation and transmission projects, integrating diverse resources like renewables, storage, and flexible thermal to meet complex system needs.
•Large power consumers, particularly those with AI-driven loads (e.g., data centers), can expect grid operators to focus on flexible, reliable, and location-specific power solutions, necessitating adaptable power supply strategies.
•The market will increasingly favor projects demonstrating flexibility, rapid deployment capabilities, and alignment with specific 'locational realities' over single-technology approaches.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

EPA Says Oil & Gas Operators Can Continue to Flare Past Long-Set Deadline

•The EPA has issued guidance allowing oil and gas operators to continue routine flaring, a practice that releases climate-warming methane and other pollutants.
•This decision delays or reverses a previously anticipated regulatory crackdown on flaring, which was identified as a 'cost-effective step' to reduce emissions.
•For developers and large power consumers, this signals a less stringent near-term regulatory environment for methane emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector, potentially impacting future natural gas supply dynamics and broader emissions reduction targets.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

AI Data Center Growth Is Now a Power Infrastructure Problem

•AI data center growth is making power infrastructure, including megawatts, siting, and firm generation, the primary bottleneck for the AI industry.
•The demand for 'firm generation' is increasing significantly to support the continuous, high-load requirements of AI data centers.
•'Power-aware design' is becoming a critical aspect for data centers to manage their energy consumption and integration with the grid.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Fewer People, Older Assets, Higher Stakes: How the Power Sector Is Rethinking Preventive Maintenance

•Aging power generation infrastructure is being pushed for higher output amidst a declining experienced workforce.
•The industry faces increasingly stringent reliability expectations, potentially leading to higher operational costs and market premiums for dependable capacity.
•This trend underscores the growing challenge for grid stability and asset performance, impacting both new project development and the reliability of supply for large consumers.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

US DOE Has Released 17.5 Million Barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since March

•The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released 17.5 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) between March 20 and April 24.
•This action represents a significant government intervention aimed at increasing crude oil supply, which can influence global oil prices.
•Developers and large power consumers should note that SPR releases can impact natural gas prices, directly affecting fuel costs for thermal generation (e.g., CCGT, simple-cycle) and indirectly influencing wholesale electricity prices.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Echoes From The Past: What The “Twin Oil Crises” From The 1970s Teach Us About The Coming Impacts Of Hormuz’s Blockade.

•A geopolitical conflict (US-Iran, starting Feb 28th) has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, two months into the crisis, drawing parallels to the 1970s 'Twin Oil Crises'.
•The historical context suggests severe disruptions to global energy markets, implying significant oil price spikes and cascading effects on natural gas and electricity prices, directly impacting project economics for developers and operational costs for large power consumers.
•Lessons from the 1970s indicate a strong likelihood of accelerated policy and regulatory changes aimed at energy independence, diversification, and enhanced support for domestic, secure energy sources.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

International LNG Prices Rise Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure

•The Strait of Hormuz closure on February 28th has caused international LNG prices to diverge from US prices.
•European (TTF) LNG futures prices have risen to $14.80 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).
•This indicates significantly higher fuel costs for gas-fired power generation in Europe and Asia, impacting operational expenses for developers and IPPs utilizing CCGT or simple-cycle plants.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

At 106 GW, gas-fired generation leads PJM’s newly reopened interconnection queue

•PJM's interconnection queue has reopened after being closed since 2022, with over 800 projects totaling 220 GW now seeking grid connection.
•Gas-fired generation leads the new queue, accounting for 106 GW of proposed capacity, indicating a significant continued reliance on fossil fuels.
•The reopening marks the first cycle of PJM's revamped interconnection process, signaling substantial regulatory changes for developers and IPPs.

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Energy Storage News•about 1 month ago

Georgia Power files RFP for up to 6,000MW of new dispatchable energy resources

•Georgia Power has initiated an all-source RFP for 2,000-6,000MW of new dispatchable capacity, signaling a major market opportunity for developers.
•This significant capacity requirement indicates growing power demand in Georgia, potentially impacting regional capacity prices and PPA structures.
•Developers of dispatchable resources, including combined cycle, simple cycle, and battery storage, should prepare proposals to meet this large utility-scale need.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

PJM market monitor opposes 1.3-GW gas plant deal between Hull Street, Rockland Capital

•PJM's market monitor (Monitoring Analytics) is urging FERC to review a 1.3-GW gas plant deal (Hull Street/Rockland Capital) due to concerns it could divert capacity.
•The primary concern is that such large-scale power deals could pull significant generation capacity out of the PJM market to directly serve growing data center demand.
•This signals potential increased regulatory scrutiny from FERC on how dedicated power supply agreements for large loads (like data centers) impact PJM's overall capacity availability and market operations.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Fusion Energy: The $50/MWh Target

•Fusion energy is targeting an ambitious $50/MWh cost, backed by over $10 billion in global private investment.
•Achieving the $50/MWh target would make fusion a highly competitive and potentially disruptive baseload power source, offering significant long-term cost stability for large consumers and developers.
•Regulators are beginning to establish streamlined pathways for advanced fusion machines, indicating growing governmental support and future market entry.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

Driving A Car On HVO Is 79% More Expensive Than An Electric Car — New Analysis

•New analysis indicates HVO (advanced biofuel) is 79% more expensive than powering an electric car, challenging its viability as an affordable 'drop-in' fossil fuel replacement for transportation.
•This significant cost disparity reinforces the economic case for fleet electrification for large power consumers and logistics companies, driving increased electricity demand.
•The findings suggest a potential shift in policy and investment away from advanced biofuels and towards grid-based electrification solutions, impacting future energy infrastructure planning.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Rethinking Load Growth: New Partnerships Between Power Developers and Midstream Natural Gas Companies

•Unprecedented electricity demand, primarily driven by data centers and other large loads, is intensifying the need for new power generation.
•Power developers (IPPs) are actively pursuing new generation projects but face significant challenges with interconnection queues.
•Utilities are responding to demand by signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and distributed generation is emerging to address grid limitations.

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Utility Dive•about 1 month ago

GE Vernova gas turbine backlog hits 100 GW as prices rise

•GE Vernova's gas turbine backlog has reached 100 GW, indicating robust demand for new gas-fired generation capacity.
•Gas turbine prices (dollar-per-kilowatt) are significantly increasing, signaling higher capital costs for new gas power projects.
•The market is also experiencing substantial growth in orders for grid infrastructure and wind power equipment, pointing to continued investment in renewables and grid modernization.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

+20 Industry & Civil Society Organisations Call on the EU to Include All Departing Flights in the EU Carbon Market

•Over 20 industry and civil society organizations are urging the EU to expand its Carbon Market (EU ETS) to include all departing flights.
•This proposed policy change would increase demand for carbon allowances, likely driving up EU carbon prices, thereby impacting operational costs for carbon-intensive power generation (e.g., gas-fired plants) and potentially increasing costs for large power consumers within the EU.
•The article highlights a significant advocacy effort for a regulatory expansion of the EU ETS, broadening its scope beyond current aviation coverage.

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POWER Magazine•about 1 month ago

Japanese Group Proposes $2-Billion Gas-Fired Power Plant for Hawaii

•A Japanese power group proposes a $2 billion, 500 MW combined-cycle and simple-cycle natural gas plant for Oahu, Hawaii.
•This significant new generation capacity could offer increased grid stability and potentially more competitive energy prices for large power consumers on the island.
•The project represents a major capital investment and a potential strategic shift in Hawaii's energy generation mix towards natural gas.

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CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago

U.S. Coal-Fired Generating Capacity Retired in 2025 Was the Least in 15 Years

•U.S. coal-fired generating capacity retirements in 2025 reached a 15-year low, with only 2.6 GW retired, significantly less than the 8.5 GW initially planned.
•Approximately 4.8 GW of planned coal retirements were delayed, indicating a potential shift in grid reliability priorities or economic factors influencing plant operations.
•For developers, this slowdown means fewer immediate 'replacement' opportunities for new generation projects (e.g., solar, wind, storage, CCGT) tied to coal plant closures.

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