Black Point Power Station Owned by Castle Peak Power Co Ltd Operated by CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd 3850 MW, gas-fired with ultra-low-sulfur diesel backup, eight 337.5-MW 1 × 1 combined cycles powered by GE 9FA.03 gas turbines (a/k/a C units), plus one 550-MW and one 600-MW 1 × 1 combined cycle powered by Siemens-Energy […]
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Long Ridge Energy Generation Owned by Long Ridge Energy & Power Operated by NAES Corp 485 MW, gas-fired 1 × 1 7HA.02-powered combined cycle capable of burning between 15% and 20% (vol) of hydrogen today, located in Hannibal, Ohio Plant manager: Chris Bates Denison survey helps improve employee morale Background. The culture of Long Ridge
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Hill Top Energy Center Owned by Ardian Infrastructure, Ares Management Corp, and Menora Mivtachim Operated by NAES Corp 620 MW, gas-fired (with ultra-low diesel backup) 1 × 1 7HA.02-powered single-shaft combined cycle with a GE steam turbine/generator and heat-recovery steam generator, located in Cumberland Twp, Greene County, Pa Plant manager: Pete Margliotti Attemperator freeze protection
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Indeck Niles Energy Center Owned by Indeck Energy, KOSPO USA, and DL Energy Operated by PIC Group Inc 1085 MW, gas-fired 2 × 1 7HA.02-powered combined cycle with a GE 602 steam turbine and Doosan heat-recovery steam generators, located in Niles, Mich Plant manager: Kevin Kringle Challenge: Indeck Niles Energy Center was not equipped with
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The energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the growing need for cleaner, more flexible, and more efficient generation technologies. As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar continue to grow—projected to account for 80% of global net capacity additions by 2050—gas-fired power plants remain essential in ensuring grid reliability and stability.
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Alex Hoffs, president of PSM, opened the 2025 PSM Asset Manager Conference (AMC) by reinforcing PSM’s dedication to innovative clean energy solutions aimed at benefiting future generations. He outlined the mission to meet customer demands through a flexible, reliable, and efficient portfolio that enhances asset lifecycle costs. Emphasizing the company’s core values—agility, innovation, and trust—Hoffs
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The exhaust frame faces several critical operational and maintenance challenges primarily because of cyclic, variable, and minimal load operations. No matter the turbine model, end users and solutions providers are reporting more frequent inspections and maintenance on this vulnerable equipment. Here, David Clarida of Integrity Power Solutions (IPS) reviews his recent experience at a Texas
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By Shawn Flake, NAES Corp, and Stacy Willis and Dave Gebhard, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions Faribault Energy Park, a 300-MW gas-fired combined-cycle facility located in southern Minnesota, represents a significant investment in sustainable energy infrastructure. Owned by the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) and operated by NAES Corp, the plant was commissioned in 2007.
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Powering forward: AOG 2024 showcases non-OEM technical solutions and global collaboration The Alstom Owners Group (AOG) serves the global community of Alstom gas and steam turbine power generation equipment owners and operators. This group began in 2018 as a private user organization and has gained widespread support from third-party service providers. Reported below is the
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Supply chain woes converge with lingering and emergent issues If you have an HA (7HA or 9HA) machine in your future–close to 70 worldwide are in the pre-COD (commercial operating date) phase–and you haven’t already, now’s the time to get engaged with the folks who have been operating 110 of those units globally. And the
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