energy transition Archives https://www.powermag.com/tag/energy-transition/ The power industry's trusted source for generation technology, O&M, and legal & regulatory news for coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind & solar power plants; power jobs Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:42:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.powermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-p-power-32x32.jpg energy transition Archives https://www.powermag.com/tag/energy-transition/ 32 32 The Great Shift: Navigating the Global Energy Transition https://www.powermag.com/the-great-shift-navigating-the-global-energy-transition/ https://www.powermag.com/the-great-shift-navigating-the-global-energy-transition/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:11:14 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=235248 As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is accelerating, driven by technological advancements and governmental directives. This global shift promises not only to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also to create a more sustainable and resilient energy future. The world stands […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/the-great-shift-navigating-the-global-energy-transition/feed/ 0 Europe Risks Grid Crisis Without Immediate Action on Dispatchable Power, Group Warns https://www.powermag.com/europe-risks-grid-crisis-without-immediate-action-on-dispatchable-power-group-warns/ https://www.powermag.com/europe-risks-grid-crisis-without-immediate-action-on-dispatchable-power-group-warns/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:17:16 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=231069 Europe’s ambitious push toward carbon neutrality is rapidly replacing fossil fuel–fired power generation with variable renewable resources (VRE), but this shift is exposing the region to a growing risk of

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/europe-risks-grid-crisis-without-immediate-action-on-dispatchable-power-group-warns/feed/ 0 What Comes Next for Carbon Capture in the Power Industry? https://www.powermag.com/what-comes-next-for-carbon-capture-in-the-power-industry/ https://www.powermag.com/what-comes-next-for-carbon-capture-in-the-power-industry/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:23:50 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=229668 Policy upheavals have cast uncertainty over the future of carbon capture and storage in the power sector, though its momentum is widely expected to continue. In November 2024, the Global CCS Institute, an

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/what-comes-next-for-carbon-capture-in-the-power-industry/feed/ 0 Marnie Surfaceblow: Deploying New Technologies May Also Produce New Challenges https://www.powermag.com/marnie-surfaceblow-deploying-new-technologies-may-also-produce-new-challenges/ https://www.powermag.com/marnie-surfaceblow-deploying-new-technologies-may-also-produce-new-challenges/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:20:28 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=229672 As science and technology advance, so too does plant engineering. Ensure you’re ready for the challenge by staying informed. It was only a half-hour call, but Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/marnie-surfaceblow-deploying-new-technologies-may-also-produce-new-challenges/feed/ 0 O&M Innovation in the Power Sector: The Latest Tools Redefining Asset Optimization https://www.powermag.com/om-innovation-in-the-power-sector-the-latest-tools-redefining-asset-optimization/ https://www.powermag.com/om-innovation-in-the-power-sector-the-latest-tools-redefining-asset-optimization/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:14:00 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=228441 As the power sector grapples with aging infrastructure, stricter sustainability mandates, and the rapid integration of renewables, innovation in operations and maintenance (O&M) has become critical to

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/om-innovation-in-the-power-sector-the-latest-tools-redefining-asset-optimization/feed/ 0 Constellation Moves to Acquire Calpine in $16.4B Deal, Forming Competitive Generation Goliath https://www.powermag.com/constellation-moves-to-acquire-calpine-in-16-4b-deal-forming-competitive-generation-goliath/ https://www.powermag.com/constellation-moves-to-acquire-calpine-in-16-4b-deal-forming-competitive-generation-goliath/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:41:35 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=227679 Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean and reliable energy in the U.S. with an asset portfolio of more than 60 GW. The definitive agreement, announced on Jan. 10, includes a cash and stock transaction valued at […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/constellation-moves-to-acquire-calpine-in-16-4b-deal-forming-competitive-generation-goliath/feed/ 0 NET Power and CRC Team to Deploy 1 GW of Carbon-Free Gas Power Plants in California https://www.powermag.com/net-power-and-crc-team-to-deploy-1-gw-of-carbon-free-gas-power-plants-in-california/ https://www.powermag.com/net-power-and-crc-team-to-deploy-1-gw-of-carbon-free-gas-power-plants-in-california/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:42:04 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=226592 NET Power, developer of a novel gas-fired power plant that captures all atmospheric emissions, will explore deploying up to 1 GW of power capacity in Northern California with partner California Resources Corp. (CRC), California’s largest oil and gas producer.  CRC’s carbon management subsidiary, Carbon TerraVault (CTV), and NET Power signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) […]

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INSERT ART. Carbon TerraVault’s CCS-to-Power initiative envisions approximately 145 million metric tons (MMT) of “premium” carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage capacity in Northern California. In December, the company partnered with NET Power to explore power solutions of up to 1 GW in the region. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) aims to transport and store up to 3.6 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) of CO₂ from NET Power’s facilities. Courtesy: CRC Corporate Presentation (December 2024)

]]> https://www.powermag.com/net-power-and-crc-team-to-deploy-1-gw-of-carbon-free-gas-power-plants-in-california/feed/ 0 Quaise Partners with Nevada Gold Mine to Explore Geothermal Retrofit for Coal Power Plant https://www.powermag.com/quaise-partners-with-nevada-gold-mine-to-explore-geothermal-retrofit-for-coal-power-plant/ https://www.powermag.com/quaise-partners-with-nevada-gold-mine-to-explore-geothermal-retrofit-for-coal-power-plant/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:48:50 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=226399 Houston-based geothermal technology firm Quaise Energy is exploring how geothermal heat could hybridize and decarbonize a remote, privately owned power coal-fired plant that supports mining operations at Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. A Dec. 3-announced partnership between Quaise and NGM— a joint venture company owned by Barrick Gold […]

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Aerial view of a drilling rig from Nabors Industries where Quaise Energy is installing millimeter wave capabilities. Work at Nevada Gold Mines will require a similar setup to develop deep geothermal energy onsite. Courtesy: Quaise

]]> https://www.powermag.com/quaise-partners-with-nevada-gold-mine-to-explore-geothermal-retrofit-for-coal-power-plant/feed/ 0 AI and Energy: A New Horizon for Powering Our Future https://www.powermag.com/ai-and-energy-a-new-horizon-for-powering-our-future/ https://www.powermag.com/ai-and-energy-a-new-horizon-for-powering-our-future/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:57:29 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=225603 The energy industry finds itself in the midst of a transformative era. In 2023 alone, a record 31 GW of solar energy capacity were installed—a 55% increase from 2022—while battery energy storage systems

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/ai-and-energy-a-new-horizon-for-powering-our-future/feed/ 0 Can Nuclear’s Big Recent Wins Propel a True Global Revival? https://www.powermag.com/can-nuclears-big-recent-wins-propel-a-true-global-revival/ https://www.powermag.com/can-nuclears-big-recent-wins-propel-a-true-global-revival/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:59:12 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=225391 While the past year has marked stunning triumphs for nuclear energy, experts caution that high costs, regulatory bottlenecks, and the need for market alignment remain major hurdles on the path to a true

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