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Friday, March 28, 2014

Power Engineering's Top Stories 3/28





Top Stories
GHG permit issued for natural gas-fired power plant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a greenhouse gas (GHG) permit for El Paso Electric’s planned natural gas-fired power plant in Texas.
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Crystal River Nuclear Plant's unused fuel assemblies to be sold by Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida (NYSE: DUK) will sell 76 unused nuclear fuel assemblies from its retired Crystal River Nuclear Plant.
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U.S. lawmakers ask for passage of wind energy PTC, ITC
Members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have signed letters asking for the extension of the wind production tax credit (PTC) and the investment tax credit (ITC).
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Black Hills Corp. retires coal-fired power plant in Wyoming
Black Hills Corp. closed down a 22-MW coal-fired power plant in Wyoming due to federal environmental regulations.
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The Week's Most Read Articles
Mitsubishi Hitachi signs $77.8 million deal for 501J gas turbine
A deal to build what may be the most efficient combined cycle power plant in the U.S. was finalized last week in Tulsa, Okla.
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Duke contemplates retiring additional coal-fired capacity in response to coal ash spill
Duke Energy is considering closing units at two coal-fired plants in response to the coal ash spill at Dan River in North Carolina, according to a report from the Charlotte Business Journal.
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Video: Island Station coal-fired power plant imploded
Demolition crews imploded the Island Station coal-fired power plant on Sunday, near the Mississippi river, in St. Paul, Minn.
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Natural gas-fired combined cycle project gains EPC contractor
The Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA) signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Robins & Morton to build a 64-MW combined cycle power plant in Morgan City, La.
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More Headlines
NRG Energy enters joint venture for gas-to-liquids, renewable fuels
Swinerton awarded contract for 40 MW of Duke solar power projects
EIA: U.S. coal inventory low due to cold temperatures
Dragonfly Solar, SolarWorld to deliver solar power to utility co-ops
$1.3bn contract signed for hydroelectric power plant in Canada
Capstone to install CHP technology at LA health care facilities
Watts Bar nuclear reactor taken offline for refueling
France’s decision on price for nuclear competitors delayed
Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 reconnected after maintenance
U.S., Czech Republic open nuclear energy research center
Wind Coalition releases energy study for Oklahoma
Report: Global wind industry installs 20% less capacity in 2013
Iowa wind farm to relocate
Cape Wind secures $400M more in financing for offshore project
Duke Energy releases plans for coal ash basins
Areva installs I&C system in U.S. nuclear power plant
Offshore wind farm could supply power to Long Island
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 March 20, 2014.
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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.
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White Papers
Study and Design Considerations of HRSG Evaporators in Fast Start Combined Cycle Plants
The ability of horizontal HRSGs cyclic operation has been discussed and
widely reported in literatures and studies. However, the operation and design life of HRSGs become more important when the system is operated with fast startup times.
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Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Within the Oil & Gas Industry
Two white papers within this document address the stress corrosion cracking that occurs as a result of the conjoint action of mechanical loading in a corrosive environment, like offshore rigs
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