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Scoop
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Retired Pharmacist And Business Owner, David Ross, Selected As ACT Local Candidate For Motueka Ward
ACT Local has selected David Ross a retired pharmacist, business owner, and long-time rural healthcare advocate, as its candidate for the Motueka Ward for the Tasman District Council in this year's local election. After more than four decades in healthcare, business, and rural advocacy, Mahana local Dave Ross has put his name forward to represent the Motueka community on the Tasman District Council. A retired pharmacist and experienced business owner, Dave has long been involved in rural healthcare and governance. He and his wife have lived on their lifestyle block in Mahana for the past 20 years, and raised three children — now with three grandchildren of their own. He says the decision to stand came from a desire to see greater accountability and real consultation in local government. 'I'm standing for the Tasman District Council because our community deserves to be heard,not sidelined by bureaucracy or ideology. After years in pharmacy, business, and health advocacy, I know what it takes to listen, to lead, and to deliver results. I want to bring that experience to the table and help make sure ratepayers are treated with the respect they deserve.' – David Ross Earlier this year, ACT New Zealand announced it would be standing Common Sense Candidates for local government for the first time — after hearing from New Zealanders across the country who are sick of rising rates, ballooning budgets, and councils that ignore the basics while chasing ideological vanity projects. When you vote ACT Local, you know what you're getting: ACT Local Government spokesperson Cameron Luxton says: ' ACT Local candidates are community-minded Kiwis who've had enough of wasteful councils treating ratepayers like ATMs. It's time to take control on behalf of ratepayers — to restore accountability and deliver real value for money. ACT Local is about getting the basics right: maintaining roads, keeping streets clean, and respecting the people who pay the bills. Our candidates won't divide people by race or get distracted by climate vanity projects. They're here to serve, not lecture."
Reuters
28-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
GE Vernova to supply gas turbines for new Missouri power plant
March 28 (Reuters) - GE Vernova (GEV.N), opens new tab has secured an order to supply its aeroderivative gas turbines for Springfield City Utilities' (CU) new power generating station in Missouri, the power equipment maker said on Friday. CU's 100 Megawatt (MW) McCartney Generating Station is expected to start operations in 2027. GE Vernova did not disclose the deal value or the expected delivery date of the turbines. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. CONTEXT Energy-intensive data centers needed to scale artificial intelligence technologies are expected to push up demand for gas turbines used for large-scale power generation. Aeroderivative gas turbines, adapted from General Electric's (GE.N), opens new tab aviation technology, can be used to provide about 50 MW of power, opens new tab in a fuel-efficient manner, as per GE Vernova's website. WHY ITS IMPORTANT Rising electricity needs, aging power plants and severe weather are necessitating higher Planning Reserve Margin (PRM). PRM is the extra capacity needed beyond the expected demand to keep the power supply stable during times of peak usage or unexpected outages. The three aeroderivative units are expected to inject an additional 150 MW of reliable and flexible capacity to help ensure grid stability, Vernova said. These turbines can burn up to 100% hydrogen by volume, thereby reducing carbon emissions, the company said. KEY QUOTE "With increasing power generation demand driven by growing electrification needs and more renewables coming online every day, operators and municipalities ... need to ensure grid reliability with high efficiency," said CEO of GE Vernova's Gas Power Americas region, Dave Ross.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NRG, GE Vernova, Kiewit Have Plan to Build Four New Gas-Fired Power Plants
NRG Energy is joining with GE Vernova and Kiewit Corp. in a plan to build four new natural gas-fired power plants. The companies on Feb. 26 said the venture is designed to help supply the energy-intensive data center and artificial intelligence sector. 'The accelerating demand for electricity in part due to GenAI [generative artificial intelligence] and the buildup of data centers means we need to form new, innovative partnerships to quickly increase America's dispatchable generation,' said Robert J. Gaudette, executive vice president and president of NRG Business and Wholesale Operations. 'Working together, these three industry leaders are committed to executing with speed and excellence to meet our customers' generation needs.' Tech companies are moving quickly to secure energy for a buildout of data centers globally and across the U.S. POWER on Feb. 26 published a POWER Primer with a wealth of information about the data center industry. POWER plans an event focused on data centers that will be held Oct. 28 in Denver, Colorado, prior to POWER's annual Experience POWER event Oct.29-31, also in Denver. The companies said the four plants, whose exact locations were not disclosed, would serve the ERCOT wholesale market in Texas, and the PJM wholesale market, a territory that includes 13 states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic along with the District of Columbia. The groups said the four plants would have combined generation capacity of about 5,000 MW. [caption id="attachment_230000" align="alignnone" width="597"] This is a rendering of a GE Vernova model 7HA gas turbine. The model will be used in a joint project to build new natural gas-fired power generation capacity in the U.S. Source: GE Vernova[/caption] The plan is to 'rapidly' bring the plants online, according to the companies. 'These industry leaders aim to shorten the concept-to-electron timeline, ensuring that electricity generation capacity is quickly brought online to help meet demand,' the groups said, adding that the first facility—a 1,200-MW plant—would be expected to begin commercial operation in 2029, with the other three plans coming online through 2032. The groups said the first plant would use two GE Vernova model 7HA gas turbines. They said the 7HA, known as replicable and scalable, would 'have the potential to fill a future pipeline of 10-15 GW [of generation] and expand to other areas across the U.S.' 'GE Vernova is honored and excited that NRG has selected to own and operate our industry-leading 7HA gas turbine technology as they continue to increase their ability to serve their customers,' said Dave Ross, president and CEO of GE Vernova's Gas Power business in the Americas. The new plants would add to NRG's power generation portfolio, which currently has about 13 GW of capacity. 'We're excited to be part of this agreement to deliver power generation projects to support the growth and demand of technology development in the U.S.,' said Dave Flickinger, executive vice president of Kiewit. 'Our long, successful track record as an EPC contractor in the power market will help us meet the speed, safety, quality and delivery demands of this venture—and serve as a strong partner to NRG and GE Vernova.' —Darrell Proctor is a senior editor for POWER. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
26-02-2025
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NRG Energy, GE Vernova and Kiewit Accelerating New Generation Capacity to Support Demand Growth
HOUSTON, February 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today joined GE Vernova, Inc. (NYSE: GEV) and TIC – The Industrial Company (TIC), a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation (Kiewit) in announcing a new venture aimed at rapidly bringing new electricity generation capacity to market in response to growing demand for computing power and generative AI (GenAI). This best-in-class, U.S.-based venture combines the strengths of a power generation and wholesale company/developer, original equipment manufacturer, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company to deliver quality, certainty and speed in powering GenAI capability. Through their innovative efforts and focus on efficient practices, these industry leaders aim to shorten the concept-to-electron timeline, ensuring that electricity generation capacity is quickly brought online to help meet demand. "The growing demand for electricity in part due to GenAI and the buildup of data centers means we need to form new, innovative partnerships to quickly increase America's dispatchable generation," said Robert J. Gaudette, Executive Vice President, President of NRG Business and Wholesale Operations. "Working together, these three industry leaders are committed to executing with speed and excellence to meet our customers' generation needs." Initially, the venture will work to advance four projects totaling over 5 gigawatts (GW) of efficient, new natural gas combined cycle power plants for the ERCOT & PJM markets. The first 1.2GW is expected to commence commercial operation in 2029 with two (2) 7HA gas turbines secured under a slot reservation agreement with GE Vernova. Subsequent projects will be targeted to come online through 2032. The model is replicable and scalable, with the potential to fill a future pipeline of 10-15GW and expand to other areas across the U.S. "GE Vernova is honored and excited that NRG has selected to own and operate our industry-leading 7HA gas turbine technology as they continue to increase their ability to serve their customers," said Dave Ross, President & CEO, GE Vernova's Gas Power business in the Americas. Harnessing the power of three industry leaders, this collaboration's strength resides on all three sides: NRG is one of America's leading power generators and energy retailers with over 160 TWh and 1.9 Tcf delivered, and 13GW of generation capacity in its fleet. GE Vernova is a purpose-built, global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Kiewit including its subsidiary, TIC, is one of America's leading engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) companies, and one with the most experience in building projects equipped with GE Vernova equipment. "We're excited to be part of this partnership to deliver power generation projects to support the growth and demand of technology development in the U.S.," said Dave Flickinger, Executive Vice President, Kiewit Corporation. "Our long, successful track record as an EPC contractor in the power market will help us meet the speed, safety, quality and delivery demands of this venture – and serve as a strong partner to NRG and GE Vernova." About NRG NRG Energy Inc. is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice. More information is available at Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. About GE Vernova GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn. About Kiewit Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, industrial, marine and mining. Kiewit had 2023 revenues of $17.1 billion and employs more than 31,000 staff and craft employees. About TIC TIC–The Industrial Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation and provides direct-hire construction services for projects in the power; oil, gas and chemical; industrial; mining and marine markets. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions and typically can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "should," "could," "objective," "projection," "forecast," "goal," "guidance," "outlook," "expect," "intend," "seek," "plan," "think," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "target," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although NRG believes that the expectations are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct, and actual results may vary materially. NRG undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein include, among others, general economic conditions; hazards customary in the power industry; the inability to execute NRG's strategies, initiatives, or partnerships; the failure of NRG's expectations regarding load growth to materialize; legislative and regulatory changes; and the other risks and uncertainties detailed in NRG's most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC at View source version on Contacts Media: NRG: Erik Linden 609.524.4519 GE Vernova: Laura Aresi Investors: NRG: Brendan Mulhern 609.524.4767 GE Vernova: Michael Lapides Sign in to access your portfolio
