Three major chemical processing companies announced the startup of a demonstration plant to show the viability of large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces. BASF, SABIC, and Linde on April 17 […] The post Groups Collaborate to Electrify Chemical Processing Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Category: Environmental
EPA Denies Industry Petition to Delist Stationary Combustion Turbines as Hazardous Pollutants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied an industry petition seeking to delist stationary combustion turbines from the agency’s list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) major source categories regulated […] The post EPA Denies Industry Petition to Delist Stationary Combustion Turbines as Hazardous Pollutants appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Navigating Change: Impact of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation on Businesses
The California Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, which began being implemented on Jan. 1, 2024, is designed to complement the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which mandates a significant increase […] The post Navigating Change: Impact of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation on Businesses appeared first on POWER Magazine.
TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has moved to retire its iconic 1.3-GW Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it—with notable urgency—with a 1.5-GW modern complex featuring a […] The post TVA to Replace Iconic Kingston Coal Plant With 1.5-GW Modern Complex appeared first on POWER Magazine.
The Big Picture: Coal Controls [Infographic]
U.S. coal power plant emissions in 2023 showed dramatic reductions in air pollutants, owing mainly to coal plant closures. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), compared to 2022, […] The post The Big Picture: Coal Controls [Infographic] appeared first on POWER Magazine.
UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security
Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.
EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule
(Updated March 7 with responses from EPA): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will drop requirements covering existing natural gas-fired power plants in its final Section 111 rule regulating power […] The post EPA Drops Existing Gas-Fired Plants from Contentious Power Plant GHG Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine.
What Does the Nuclear Industry Need to Do to Scale Production Toward Net-Zero Goals?
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) proved to be a historic moment for nuclear energy, with more than 20 countries including the U.S., France, Japan, and the UK pledging to triple global The post What Does the Nuclear Industry Need to Do to Scale Production Toward Net-Zero Goals? appeared […]
Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition
New opposition has emerged surrounding a power plant Minnesota Power, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are teaming to build along the banks of the Nemadji River in […] The post Proposed Gas-Fired Power Plant in Wisconsin Faces New Opposition appeared first on POWER Magazine.
EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in February issued a final rule imposing tighter restrictions on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) or soot. The final rule, issued on Feb. 7, strengthens […] The post EPA Rolls Out Final, More Stringent PM2.5 Standard appeared first on POWER Magazine.