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Ansaldo Energia is accelerating works to convert its test facility in Birr to deliver 250 MW of strategic reserve capacity from February next year. Switzerland’s Federal Office of Energy has prioritized capacity reserves of several hundred megawatts through 2027. The Birr facility, located in the canton of Aargau, unit will remain on standby and be […]
Several US electric cooperatives are pressing the Trump administration to repeal greenhouse-gas standards for new gas-fired power plants, claiming the regulations could restrict their ability to add reliable generation as electricity demand from data centres accelerates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had finalized the standards in April 2024 under the Biden administration. The rule divides […]
Honeywell is seeking to commercialise “Advent Solvent” technology, developed by the University of Austin, for more efficient post-combustion CO₂ capture. A licensing agreement grants Honeywell rights to deploy the patented amine-based solvent system through its Advanced Solvent Carbon Capture (ASCC) offering, targeting power plants and hard-to-abate industries. As of mid-2026, no commercial-scale projects have been […]
Quinbrook, the developer and investor behind the Queensland battery storage development, has selected GE Vernova to develop the third stage of the BESS project. Situated at a strategic point in Queensland’s electricity network, Supernode is designed to store electricity when supply is high and return it to the grid when demand rises or renewable generation […]
The September Henry Hub contract settled 8.6 cents higher at $2.759 per million British thermal units on Wednesday, according to CME data. Analysts anticipate further price rises as weather forecasts turned hotter across the southern and western part of the US. Eli Rubin, senior energy analyst at EBW Analytics Group, said peak demand on the […]
GE Vernova and Eneva, Brazil’s largest private power plant operator, have begun commercial operations at the 295-MW Azulão I gas-fired power unit in Silves, about 330 km from Manaus. Azulão I, the first phase of Eneva’s Azulão Complex, will supply power to Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN) under a 15-year contract. At the core of […]
Soaring LNG prices have propelled up Pakistan power generation cost by 38% year-on-year, analysis by local brokerage Arif Habib Ltd shows. The latest cargo, delivered in late July, was purchased from TotalEnergies $21.88/MMBtu – the highest price Pakistan LNG ever paid for a spot cargo. Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL), the state energy buyer, has been […]
Record US natural gas production is set to improve the economics of gas-fired power generation by pushing Henry Hub spot prices lower, even as electricity demand climbs to new highs. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts US marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the 2025 […]
California is spending some $150 million each year to keep the gas-fired Ormond Beach Generating Station operational despite mounting pressure to incentivise community solar plus storage. Since March 2024, the gas-fired plant has stayed in the state’s Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve as a “break-the-glass” option for emergencies. Lucia Marquez, associate policy director at Central […]
The Chinese government has elevated synthetic natural gas from pilot status into core energy security architecture in a bid accelerate its coal-to-gas industry (CTG) as a strategic hedge against geopolitical risks. Rystad Energy estimates China’s CTG capacity could reach 9.4 billion cubic metres (Bcm) per year by end-2026 and 28 Bcm/year by 2030. Under the […]
India’s gas-fired power generators face continued uncertainty over fuel supplies as Petronet LNG, the country’s largest LNG importer, said it has yet to receive a clear delivery schedule from QatarEnergy for September cargoes. Petronet CEO Akshay Kumar Singh told analysts in a post-results call that QatarEnergy has extended its force majeure declaration on LNG supplies […]
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- German power producers urge Berlin to ease LNG import rules
- European gas prices rise as thin storage clouds winter outlook
- Berlin orders SEFE to store more gas as regulator flags supply risks
- TSOs introduce maturity test to tackle ‘zombie’ battery projects
- EDF calls for extended VAT cut on UK energy bills
- Sizewell B extension to cut UK gas reliance, shield from price shocks
News in Brief
Saipem showcases the CCUS tech
Oct 16 – Saipem has demonstrated its FlatFish autonomous underwater vehicle in Trieste, showcasing technologies designed to improve CO₂ leak detection and monitoring at offshore carbon capture and underground storage sites (CCUS). The technology is gaining relevance in the European power sector as a means of mitigating emissions from coal- and gas-fired generation. Saipem’s demonstration highlighted how autonomous robotics can enhance the operational reliability of offshore CCUS operations and help operators and electric utilities meet increasingly stringent EU environmental regulations.
Total, KKR to add 700 MW in Texas
Oct 13 – TotalEnergies and KKR have agreed to add 700 MW to their joint venture, which currently holds 1.4 GW of capacity. The transaction covers a portfolio of three large-scale solar power plants located in Texas and Ohio, due commissioned by the first quarter of 2027. All electricity generation by these assets will be marketed by TotalEnergies, which also owns three open-cycle gas power plants with a combined capacity of 1,500 MW in Wolf Hollow, near Dallas, Colorado Bend (530 MW – 74 MW) and La Porte (150 MW), both southeast Houston.
Hyundai engine blocks for ERock
Sept 9 – HD Construction Equipment and US onsite power provider ERock have signed a mult-year deal for the supply of gas engine blocks for ERock’s so-called RockBlock generator, deployed to power data centers and critical infrastructure in Texas and beyond. ERock has a track record of supply electricity to customers like Meta and Microsoft, and has more than 400 operational sites and 1.1 GW of installed power generation base.
GE Vernova steps up MIT recruitment
Oct 7 – GE Vernova today announced its goal to double the number of interns and permanent hires it brings on board in 2027, expanding its Alliance with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Wärtsilä to power US data center
Oct 5 – Wärtsilä has secured an order to supply a 282 MW onsite power plant for an American data center project. The decentral onsite plant will run on fifteen 50SG engines scheduled for delivery in 2028. The overall power project is expected to be operational in 2029.
PacificLight breaks ground on CCGT with BEES in Singapore
Oct 2 – PacificLight Power has broken ground on a S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island, Singapore, a hybrid project integrated with a dedicated battery energy storage system (BEES). With an installed capacity of 670 MW, the combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant will be Singapore’s largest and most efficient single generating unit when it starts up in 2029.
Singapore’s Q4 energy tariffs fall
Sept 30 – Singapore households will have to pay less for gas and electricity in the fourth quarter of 2026. SP Group, Singapore’s grid operator, confirmed the household electricity tariff will fall 10.4%, or 3.32 Singapore cents (S¢) per kWh in the period between October and December 2026. Electricity prices will be at 28.59 S¢ per kWh for the fourth quarter, down from 31.91 S¢ per kWh in from July to September.
Singapore to lower power & gas tariffs
Sept 30 – Singapore households will have to pay less for gas and electricity in the fourth quarter of 2026. SP Group, Singapore’s grid operator, confirmed the household electricity tariff will fall 10.4%, or 3.32 S$cents per kWh in the period between October and December 2026. Electricity prices will be at 28.59 cents per kWh for the fourth quarter, down from 31.91 S$cents per kWh in from July to September.
TTF gas prices rise after Trump rejects Hormuz deal
Sept 28 – European gas prices at the Dutch TTF rose nearly 2.5% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that disruptions to Middle East LNG shipments could persist into the winter. The bullishness at Europe’s benchmark gas trading hub is exacerbated by fear of gas shortages, given that gas storages are just under 70% full in key gas consuming markets such as Germany. The Dutch TTF front-month Oct26 contract was last seen trading at €74.05 per Megawatt-hour, while the Brent contract for November delivery was last seen changing hands at $108.08 per barrel.
ProPetro to commit 230 MW to Targa
Sept 25 – ProPetro Holding, has committed to supply 230 MW of behind-the-meter power to support Targa’s natural gas processing infrastructure in the Permian Basin. The new units bring the total contracted capacity to 510 MW, with full deployment expected in early 2028.
Fitch ups INNIO’s credit rating
Sept 24 – Fitch Ratings has upgraded the credit rating of INNIO to BB from B+, with a stable outlook, following a recent upgrade by Moody’s. Analyst said these upgrades reflect INNIO’s strong operating performance and cash flow generation, supported by a growing installed base for power gen assets that helps underpin service revenues.
Emerson builds automation service center in Qatar
Sept 23 – Emerson today announced plans to build its first certified flow calibration lab and an associated automation solution service center in Qatar’s Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The new 3,500-square-metre facility will expand Emerson’s local capabilities for customers across the Middle East and Africa.
MOL inaugurates solar & BESS
Sept 21 – MOL Group has inaugurated a new 37.4 MWp solar park and an associated electricity storage system with 20 MW of nominal power and 40 MWh of storage capacity at its Algyő site in Hungary. The hybrid power unit will strengthens the energy independence of MOL’s own operations at Algyő and reduce operating costs by replacing electricity purchased from the grid.
GE delivers GIS substation at Chesterfield
Sept 16 – GE Vernova is fast-tracking delivery of new 400 kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation at Chesterfield, UK. The new substation is part of National Grid’s Brinsworth-to-Chesterfield and Chesterfield-to-High Marnham project, with the upgrade using SF₆-free technology to strengthen grid resilience across England and Wales in generations.
Singapore’s energy security hinges on LNG
Sept 14 – Singapore’s experience in the Middle East crisis highlights the country’s exposure to external energy supply shocks. Over 95% of Singapore’s electricity generation is fuelled by imported LNG, hence diversification is paramount for supply security, said Gan Siow Huang, Singapore’s minister of trade and industry. Singapore is hence developing a second LNG terminal with a view to increasing import capacity to 15 mtpa by 2030.
AI-linked power projects double in US
Aug 31 – The number of gas-fired power plant projects, linked to US data centres, has nearly doubled in the first half of 2026. According to Global Energy Monitor, 378 MW of gas capacity is currently under development in the US, one-third of total projected capacity worldwide, led by Texas with 122 MW.
GE to deliver GIS substation at Chesterfield
Aug 27 – GE Vernova has been chosen by Laing O’Rourke to deliver a new 400 kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation at Chesterfield, UK. The new substation is part of National Grid’s Brinsworth-to-Chesterfield and Chesterfield-to-High Marnham project, with the upgrade using SF₆-free technology to strengthen grid resilience in a sustainable manner. The projects form part of The Great Grid Upgrade, the largest overhaul of the electricity grid across England and Wales in generations.
New gensets for Project Permian
Aug 26 – Net Power has agreed to purchase 123 MW of new power generation equipment to increase the installed capacity of its Project Permian to nearly 200 MW. The gas-fired power project in West Texas is being gradually scaled up to 1 GW.
Singapore allocates new data centre capacity
Aug 24 – Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) has provisionally allocated 200 MW of new data centre capacity to Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel Data Centres and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, with each receiving 50 MW for facilities on Jurong Island. All sites will be developed within JTC’s planned low‑carbon data centre park on Jurong Island, and operators must source more than 50% of their capacity from green or low‑carbon energy such as biomethane, low‑carbon ammonia or hydrogen.
German gas storage only half full
Aug 21 – Germany’s underground gas storage facilities are only about 50% full as of mid-August, well below last year’s roughly 67%. To achieve the targeted 70% filling levels by November, the government is preparing additional intervention options although traders remain cautious amid elevated prices and geopolitical uncertainty.


