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Chemical, Conventional Fuels

Oil, Gas Groups Will Support New Jobs in Hydrogen Sector

January 26, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

A study from a group that recruits workers for energy sector jobs has found that as many as 39% of workers in the nascent green hydrogen industry are coming from the fossil fuel sector. The report from WorldWide Recruitment Energy, […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

GE Vernova, IHI Developing Novel Ammonia-Capable Gas Turbine Combustor

January 25, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

GE Vernova will collaborate with Japanese integrated heavy industry group IHI Corp. to develop a retrofittable 100% ammonia-capable gas turbine combustion system that would be compatible with GE’s 6F.03, 7F, and 9F models, targeting a potential commercially available product by […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Sunoco to acquire NuStar Energy in $7.3 billion deal

January 25, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Sunoco LP is set to acquire NuStar Energy L.P. in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion, including assumed debt. The deal comes two weeks after Sunoco sold over 200 Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants in […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

Prodigy and Westinghouse Targeting Launch of eVinci Floating Nuclear Plant in Canada by 2030

January 24, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

Westinghouse has revealed it is designing a transportable nuclear power plant (TNPP) featuring an eVinci microreactor with Canadian firm Prodigy Clean Energy, aiming to deliver a first project in Canada by 2030. The project will potentially integrate a single or […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

NXT Mobility establishes new hydrogen station in Alkmaar

January 23, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

A new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) has been opened by NXT Mobility in the city of Alkmaar, Netherlands. Established as a NXT Energy Hub, the site is located at De Boekelermeer business park after an extensive pilot phase. This makes […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

Researchers develop new green technology for producing hydrogen using renewable energy

January 22, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A group of researchers from the Technion Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering has presented a new technology for producing green hydrogen using renewable energy. Their breakthrough was recently published in Nature Materials. The novel technology embodies significant advantages compared […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

SMR Developer X-Energy Completes Canadian Pre-Licensing Milestone, Projects Look Promising

January 18, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

X-Energy Reactor Co. LLC, a developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, reported on Jan. 17 that it has successfully completed milestones in the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC’s) pre-licensing Vendor Design Review […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Parker Oil acquires Bobby Taylor Oil Company’s operations

January 16, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Bobby Taylor Oil Company (BTOC), a fuel supply company based in North Carolina, has sold its operations to Parker Oil Company Incorporated. Founded in 1963 by Bobby Taylor, BTOC is dedicated to the supply of retail propane, commercial refined fuels, […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

UK Eyes Domestic HALEU Nuclear Fuel Production as Global Interest Ramps Up

January 10, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The UK may be poised to become the first European country to launch domestic production of high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU). New funding announced by the country’s government this week signifies global momentum to establish a reliable supply of the specialist […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

SMR Leader NuScale Cuts 154 Jobs as Nuclear Company Restructures

January 8, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

NuScale Power, among the best-known companies developing small modular reactor (SMR) technology, said it would cut 28% of its workforce as the company looks to save $50 million to $60 million annually. Rumors of job cuts surfaced last week with […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

A natural gas plant guarding US Northeast from winter blackouts is at risk

January 8, 2024

Via: Tech Xplore

A natural gas terminal that’s been operating for more than half a century has been a crucial safeguard against blackouts when bone-chilling cold hits the U.S. Northeast. In less than five months, it’s slated to shut forever. The Everett gas […]


Commercialization, Conventional Fuels

Australia establishes new fuel quality standards

January 5, 2024

Via: PetrolPlaza

Australia’s Government has established new fuel quality and noxious emission standards to be complied with as of December 2025. This means new cars – including SUVs and light commercial vehicles – sold from December 2025 will need to comply with […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

DOE Awards Civil Nuclear Credits to Diablo Canyon

January 3, 2024

Via: Power Magazine

The Department of Energy (DOE) will award credits under its Civil Nuclear Credit (CNC) program to bolster the continued operation of Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) Units 1 and 2, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s (PG&E’s) 2,240-MW nuclear plant in […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

Amazon to produce hydrogen vehicles

December 29, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

E-commerce giant Amazon is forging ahead with its plans to produce hydrogen fuel right at its sprawling network of fulfillment centers. In a strategic partnership with hydrogen technology company Plug Power, Amazon has initiated the installation of its inaugural electrolyzer […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

2023: A Transformative Year for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

December 28, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The small modular reactor (SMR) concept has long been viewed by many within the nuclear sector and by policymakers as somewhat of an arriviste—an upstart with bold promises but lacking credibility and a track record. SMRs were touted to save […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

New Hydrogen Pipeline Vs HVDC Study Less Wrong, More Clearly Shows Hydrogen Uneconomic

December 26, 2023

Via: CleanTechnica

For the past few years there’s been a sub-genre of studies trying to pretend that making hydrogen in one place and using pipelines to move it to other places is better than just moving the electrons using HVDC transmission. It’s […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

Siemens Energy Poised to Partner with Oklo on Aurora Nuclear Reactor

December 21, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

Siemens Energy may be poised to become a crucial equipment and consulting partner for Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse, a liquid metal-cooled fast nuclear reactor. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) Oklo unveiled on Dec. 19 designates Siemens Energy to become Oklo’s potentially […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

Kairos’ Hermes Secures First NRC Green Light for Advanced Nuclear Non-LWR Reactor

December 14, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved a construction permit for Kairos Power’s 35-MWth Hermes molten salt “non-power” demonstration reactor, which the firm has proposed to build at the East Tennessee Technology Park Heritage Center (ETTP) site in Oak Ridge. […]


Conventional Fuels, Nuclear

South Africa Looking at Nuclear Power to Solve Load-Shedding Crisis

December 12, 2023

Via: Power Magazine

South African officials, faced with continued power outages that are hurting the country’s economy, are turning to nuclear power in an effort to support a more reliable supply of electricity. The country has experienced intermittent blackouts, part of a process […]


Chemical, Conventional Fuels

ENOC opens first integrated service station offering green H2

December 11, 2023

Via: PetrolPlaza

ENOC Group has opened its first green hydrogen (H2) station, integrated into the company’s Service Station of the Future (SSoF) located at Expo City Dubai. SSoF is now the only station in the region to provide green hydrogen, hydrocarbon fuels […]