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Navigating the transition: Insights from Siemens Energy North America President Rich Voorberg

Siemens Energy North America President Rich Voorberg sat down with us at POWERGEN to discuss the unprecedented challenges the electric power sector is facing. He shared why he remains optimistic and how the industry must respond to get to net-zero.

Join the POWERGEN International® advisory committee, help develop conference program

We are seeking power industry professionals to join the show’s advisory committee.

Opinion: POWERGEN International is evolving with the industry

As Brad Buecker explains, the conference must evolve with the pace of the power industry.

Hydrogen co-firing: Addressing ‘the elephant in the room’

When discussing hydrogen co-firing, the question becomes, will we have sufficient supply and is this the best use of the hydrogen molecule?

Power industry “at an inflection point” regarding EPA rules

A finalized rule for proposed carbon emission rules affecting coal-fired plants and new and existing natural gas-fired plants is expected this spring.

Four trailblazing microreactors in the new era of nuclear

Microreactors, referred to by some as ‘nuclear batteries,’ are squarely in the spotlight at this year’s Powergen International.

Attendees consider benefits of remote operations at POWERGEN

“What got us to where we are is not going to get us where we need to be,” said Brian Roth, vice president O&M with PROENERGY.

‘We’re playing catch up’: How grid operators see the future of battery storage

From interconnection to market structures, U.S. power grid operators are grappling with an onslaught of battery storage development, which has boomed due to the critical need to shore up variable renewable energy.

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“What got us to where we are is not going to get us where we need to be,” said Brian Roth, vice president O&M with PROENERGY. …

From interconnection to market structures, U.S. power grid operators are grappling with an onslaught of battery storage development, which has boomed due to the…

Decarbonizing power: It all comes down to the bottom line

Speakers at POWERGEN International say the next few decades could be filled with many sleepless nights as the power sector works to mitigate the high cost of go…

POWERGEN keynote calls for a future that starts with ‘dumb ideas’

Brian David Johnson, an applied futurist and professor who headlined the POWERGEN keynote, pushed attendees to embrace the power of “dumb ideas” when planning f…

POWERGEN workshop moves the needle on addressing nuclear workforce challenges

In the wake of the recent Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, the U.S. nuclear industry is facing a daunting challenge to rapidly expand the workforce while a…

The industry comes together: POWERGEN International 2024 begins in New Orleans

POWERGEN International is back, following a day of pre-conference learning and experiences….

Watch: Inside the New Orleans Power Station

New Orleans Power Station features seven Wärtsilä 50SG engines that provide a total output of 129.5 MW to the New Orleans area….

Five sessions we’re looking forward to at POWERGEN International 2024

POWERGEN’s technical conference program features presentations highlighting case studies, new breakthroughs and leading insights relevant to the power and uti…

Workshop at POWERGEN International to identify solutions aimed at modernizing the energy workforce

Workshop attendees will help in the creation of a report offering recommendations on developing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce as energy industri…

Mega Session panels at POWERGEN International to focus on EPA proposed plant rules, gas turbine decarbonization

The show’s highly-anticipated mega sessions are 90-minute, high-level industry panels and are open to all attendees….

Reserve your spot in New Orleans: POWERGEN University course spots still available

School is back in session at POWERGEN International….

Know your POWERGEN speaker: Jenny Bulach

Jenny Bulach of Hexagon plans to discuss optimizing plant data for long-term planning at POWERGEN International 2024 in New Orleans….