South Central U.S. Power Plants News Monitoring

TSTC to offer pipe welding certification class at West Texas campuses

(SWEETWATER, Texas) - Beginning this fall, Texas State Technical College will offer a certificate of completion in Welding Advanced Pipe Specialization at each West Texas campus. Abilene’s campus has been teaching the certification class, and it will now …

The future looks bright for Kentucky’s economic growth

SPONSORED CONTENT Record-breaking economic growth across Kentucky is catching attention, and competitive energy rates and accessible utility infrastructure add to the state’s appeal. The state’s largest utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and …

Kentucky Power customers pay for AEP transmission without benefit, state officials say in complaint

Dive Brief: Kentucky Power ratepayers are paying for transmission built by other American Electric Power utilities that don’t benefit them, the Kentucky Public Service Commission and Kentucky Attorney General said in a complaint filed Wednesday with …

Kentucky officials say residents subsidizing other states’ power lines

Kentucky regulators and the state’s attorney general filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission arguing that customers of the American Electric Power’s Kentucky Power utility are being forced to subsidize transmission investments for …

Chevron sees Texas as attractive option to locate its power plants for data centers

Gov. Sanders backs new power plant legislation in Arkansas

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders backs a bill allowing utilities to build power plants for new economic projects and speed up cost recovery. ARKANSAS, USA — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a bill before the state Legislature to let utilities build new …

Explosion at Martin Creek power plant injures 3 people Saturday

TATUM, Texas (KLTV) - According to Rusk County Fire Marshal Patrick Dooley, there was an explosion at the Martin Creek Power Plant on Saturday. The explosion first sounded like a mass-casualty incident, but as Tatum VFD and Church Hill VFD arrived at the …

Idled lignite-fueled power plant being converted to use natural gas

HALLSVILLE, Texas (KSLA) — Some East Texans may have been hearing loud explosions in the Marshall-Hallsville area. “Yes, I can feel it in the house,” resident Jessie Brown said. “I remember the first time I felt it. I had like a little vase next to my bed …

Arkansas National Guard breaks ground on $14.1 million Readiness Center at Fort Chaffee; project to take 15-18 months

BARLING -- State and community leaders met at Fort Chaffee on Thursday for the $14.1 million, 37,000-square-foot National Guard Readiness Center groundbreaking ceremony. The Readiness Center will support individual and collective requirements for the state …

Explosion at Martin Lake Power Plant injures 3 people

TATUM, Texas — Volunteer fire departments from Tatum and Church Hill rushed to Tatum’s Martin Creek Power Plant Saturday evening in response to a reported explosion at the site. Reports from the Rusk County Office of Emergency Management and Rusk County …

Arkansas National Guard breaks ground on $14.1M readiness center at Fort Chaffee

The Arkansas National Guard broke ground on a new $14.1 million readiness center at Fort Chaffee to improve training for soldiers. FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Arkansas National Guard has begun construction on a new $14.1 million readiness center at Fort Chaffee …

Senate passes bill to deregulate utilities and encourage building new power plants

The Arkansas Senate passed a bill Wednesday that aims to make it easier for power companies to build new projects, one week after it narrowly rejected an earlier version of the measure. Senate Bill 307 would let utilities build power plants or other “ …

What's that noise? Explosions expected Wednesday morning at East Texas power plant

HALLSVILLE, Texas — Residents and business owners should be aware that demolition tasks, including explosions, will be happening at the Pirkey Power Plant in Harrison County Wednesday morning. According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, the …

Trump’s EPA Set to Undo Limits on Power Plant Emissions

The Trump administration has announced several regulatory rollbacks designed to curb limits on power plant emissions, along with cutting protections for air and water quality. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 12 said …

Decision to refer energy bill to commission before passed by Arkansas Senate 'never seen' by House sponsor from Searcy

State Rep. Les Eaves was surprised late last week when the energy bill he is sponsoring was referred by the Senate to the Arkansas Public Service Commission. "I’ve never seen us refer a bill [to a commission] ... I mean, maybe it’s happened before, …

NRG expands Texas footprint with natural gas acquisition

NRG Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire six power plants in the US stage of Texas from Rockland Capital for $560m, adding 738MW of flexible gas-fired capacity. The deal, priced at $760/kW, includes one combined-cycle unit and five …

Demolition planed Wednesday at former Pirkey Power Plant in Hallsville

Harrison County officials are advising residents that controlled demolition explosions are planned Wednesday, March 12 at the Pirkey Power Plant site. “The explosions will produce loud, sudden noises that may be heard throughout the surrounding area,” the …

Family files wrongful death lawsuit after worker crushed at power plant

FRANKLIN, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - The family of a worker killed last year at a power plant in Texas has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of Brandon Ferguson has filed the suit against Luminant Energy, Vistra Corp. and several other companies …

Power plant near Marshall to be demolished with ‘controlled explosions’

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Harrison County authorities are letting the public know to expect loud, sudden noises on Wednesday as Pirkey Power Plant is demolished. “Demolition activities” are set to take place using controlled explosions, which may be …

Midland Development Corp Unveils New Website Showcasing Air & Space Port Developments and Opportunities

MIDLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Midland Development Corporation Launches New Website, Providing Local Community with Insight into the Midland International Air & Space Port's Exciting Developments and …

Electrical Grid Monitoring™ Announces Agustin Olivero to Join Leadership Team as CFO

Experienced financial executive joins Electrical Grid Monitoring's leadership team to serve as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing global financial operations. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electrical Grid …

Electrical Grid Monitoring™ Announces David Costello and Michael Spoor to Join Board

EGM announces board appointment of two highly successful industry leaders as it continues to build a strategic team of utility experts. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electrical Grid Monitoring™ Announces David Costello …

MobileNuclear Energy Enters CRADA with Idaho National Laboratory

Partnership with INL advances development of MobileNuclear's next-generation nuclear microreactors for military, government, and commercial applications. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MobileNuclear Energy …

Fourth Annual H2-Aero Symposium 'Pushing the Envelope'

The Vertical Flight Society, the world’s leading non-profit working to advance vertical flight & AAM, is holding its 4th Annual H2-Aero Symposium on April 2–3. FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Vertical …

Sabancı Holding CEO Cenk Alper Shares Sabancı’s Global Vision for Energy Transition and Sustainability at CNBC's Event

Alper: "Sustainability is Not a Loss—Clean Energy Investments Drive Profitability" SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Converge Live event, organized by the global media platform CNBC, was held in …

Tutor Electrical Service, Inc. Announces Leadership Restructuring to Support Growth in Commercial Electrical Services

Tutor Electrical Service, a commercial electrical contractor serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has announced key leadership changes . DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tutor Electrical Service, Inc., a leading …

Business Reporter: Making corporate governance fit for the future

Why boards should adopt an innovative, value-based, insight-driven operational framework LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Babur Mirza, Global Head of Sales at Sherpany …

Freen OÜ Launches New 15kW Horizontal Axis Small Wind Turbine

New Freen 15kW horizontal axis wind turbine is now available for order, with a lead time of 12 weeks. IDA-VIRU, ESTONIA, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freen OÜ, a leader in small wind turbine solutions, is proud to announce the expansion …

A' Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Award Announces Final Call for Entries

Distinguished International HVAC Design Competition Opens Last Entry Period for Innovative HVAC Products and Systems Until March 30, 2025 COMO, CO, ITALY, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning …

Lee, Zinke Push for Senate Confirmation of Forest Service Chief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.-01), introduced the Forest Service Accountability Act. This legislation would bring greater transparency …

Eddy-current Testing Market Is Set to Garner Staggering Revenues By 2030

Eddy-Current Testing Market Expected to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2030—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Divyanshi Tewari, Lead Analyst, Semiconductor and Electronics, at Allied …

KBC Tools & Machinery proudly marks its 60th anniversary and Founder’s Day on April 8, 2025

KBC celebrates six decades of providing top-tier tools and machinery to machinists, manufacturers, and craftsmen across North America. STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KBC Tools & Machinery proudly …

Semiconductor Market Present Scenario and Growth Prospects 2021 - 2031

Semiconductor Market Expected to Reach $1033.5 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The semiconductor market share is expected to witness considerable growth, the surge in the …

SUNation Energy Announces Retirement of Senior and Junior Secured Debt in Full

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“SUNation” or the “Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today …

High Electron Mobility Transistor Market Present Scenario and Growth Prospects 2021 - 2031

High Electron Mobility Transistor Market Expected to Reach $9.3 Billion by 2031 — Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global high electron mobility transistor market share is expected to …

EmberOT Launches Version 3.2 with Enhanced Security Features and Streamlined Workflows

Latest Version of Critical Infrastructure Security Software Empowers Operators with More Control, Customizations, and Security-Enhancing Backend Improvements CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EmberOT, a leading …

PHX Energy Services Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PHX Energy Services Corp. ("PHX Energy" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share …

Scottish engineers' vision is making wind turbines more profitable and efficient

EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edinburgh-based Reoptimize Systems, a pioneering spin-out from the University of Edinburgh, is transforming wind energy efficiency with groundbreaking technology. The company is seeking to raise …

Brazil Strengthens Its Position in the Oil & Gas Separation Market with New Projects

Rising energy demand and shale production boost Brazil's oil & gas separation market growth. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, the …