Bechtel Gets Go-Ahead to Build New Power Plant in New York State
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, will start work later this month to transform an abandoned industrial site in Dover, New York into one of the cleanest, most efficient, power-generation facilities in the United States. Cricket Valley Energy Center LLC has awarded Bechtel a contract to design and build the new, natural-gas fired power plant, which will provide electricity for one million homes and create approximately 1,100 jobs at peak construction. The...
Tetra Tech Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Blanket Purchase Agreement for Environmental Support Services
PASADENA, Calif. - Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that it has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement to provide National Environmental Policy Act support services to the U.S. Department of Energy. Tetra Tech is one of six contractors that will share in the blanket purchase agreements with a ceiling of $91 million over a 5-year period. Tetra Tech will provide support services for a wide range of projects such as: natural gas storage and export; nuclear fuel management and t...
Atkins Joins NGNP Industry Alliance
Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, has joined the NGNP Industry Alliance Limited to support the mission of commercialising the High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor (HTGR). Atkins sees advanced nuclear reactor technologies as a driver for climate-friendly energy that is near-term in the HTGR. "Atkins will be a major player in our alliance and provides decades of experience that will play a crucial role in moving...
Fluor’s NuScale Power Submits Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design Certification to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
IRVING, Texas - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that NuScale Power (NuScale), in which Fluor is the majority investor, completed and formally submitted its design certification application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for NuScale’s small modular nuclear reactor commercial power plant design. The reactor technology can deliver the energy diversity needed to power unique energy needs while also providing a safe, more flexible, carbon-free power generation solution....
ADFD and IRENA Announce Funding by ADFD of USD 44.5 Million in Four Developing Countries
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Four renewable energy projects in developing countries in the Pacific and Africa have been identified by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to receive USD 44.5 million in funding. ADFD’s funding will support a diverse set of projects including a hybrid micro-grid project employing solar PV and advanced lithium-ion batteries, a hydropower project, integrated wind and solar, and a combination project consist...
Industry Leaders Join Energy Drone Coalition 2017 Advisory Board
Houston, Texas – Energy Drone Coalition, a ground-breaking resource with events, news and market intelligence that focuses specifically on collaboration within the rapidly emerging drone/UAV technology being utilized and developed for the oil & gas, power, mining & chemical industries, is pleased to announce the newest members of the distinguished industry advisory board for 2017, as well as finalized details on the upcoming EDC Summit, taking place June 20-21 in Houston, TX at the Royal Sonesta...
Amec Foster Wheeler to Work on Simulator to Validate ITER Reactor and Train Operators
Amec Foster Wheeler announces today that it has been appointed to carry out design development work on an integrated plant simulator for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor. The company will draw up technical specifications and implementation plans for the simulator along with three subcontractors: the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), Fortum, and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Greg Willetts, Vice President for Consultancy at Amec Foster Wheeler’s Clean Energy busine...
Atkins Progresses with Prime Job in Oman to Meet Power Demand Requirements of 2021
Earlier this year, Oman Power and Water Procurement Co. (OPWP), member of Nama group, appointed Atkins Power & Renewables to provide technical advisory services for the development of the Power 2021 Procurement Cycle. The current demand for power is in the region of 6,000MW. OPWP requires an expansion of the installed capacity of the power system by at least 800 MW to meet the forecast demand requirements of 2021. This additional capacity represents a significant increase. The scope of wor...
Thailand’s New Substations will Improve the Electrical Power System Reliability for Bangkok’s Growing Industrial Base
Thailand (6 January 2017) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is rolling out a series of electrical power system substation and transmission projects that will significantly improve the reliability of electricity supply for industrial customers and increase the competitiveness of Thailand to attract investment. The EGAT made progress on the electrical power substation improvement program with the signing of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to...
Fluor Awarded Refinery Project in Chile
IRVING, Texas - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded a contract by Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP) for the engineering, procurement and construction of a new process unit at its Biobío refinery in Chile. Fluor booked the undisclosed contract value in the fourth quarter of 2016. Fluor will perform the engineering, procurement and construction services to install a new flue gas steam generator, a wet gas scrubber and purge treatment unit to treat residual gas g...
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