As California faces its first real heatwave of the summer, the fate of the 2,200 MW San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (Songs) remains a mystery, and the only sure bet is that more natural gas-fired electric generation within and outside the state will have to be called upon to make up for the absence of the huge plant along the Pacific Coast in North San Diego County.
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More Gas for Power as Songs Outage Lingers
While there were assurances Monday that the idled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (Songs) is not going to be closed permanently, there also were no indications when at least one of its two units may be back online. As a result, California energy planners need to assume stepped-up natural gas-fired generation will be needed to make up for the 2,200 MW nuclear facility’s absence this summer.
1.1 Bcf/d of Power Generation Gas Demand Seen Coming
The closest thing to a sponge that would soak up some of the market’s excess natural gas is more gas-fired power generating capacity. And according to Bentek Energy LLC, producers have something to look forward to in that regard.
Bentek: 1.1 Bcf/d of Power Generation Gas Demand Coming
The closest thing to a sponge that would soak up some of the market’s excess natural gas is more gas-fired power generating capacity. And according to Bentek Energy LLC, producers have something to look forward to in that regard.
Oregon Utility Seeks to Expand Gas-Fired Generation
Portland General Electric (PGE) issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) Thursday seeking bids in the second quarter for up to 950 MW of additional generating capacity that would be mostly natural gas-fueled. The new power sources are expected to come online during a five-year period (2013-2017).
Large Untapped Gas Market Found in Cogen, Study Shows
About 9% of the U.S. electricity generating capacity comes in the form of cogeneration, or combined heat-power (CHP) in various onsite commercial/industrial applications, but a recent General Electric (GE) study estimates that fully up to 20% of the nation’s capacity could come from CHP if energy programs were expanded.
Large Untapped Gas Market Found in Cogen, Study Shows
About 9% of the U.S. electricity generating capacity comes in the form of cogeneration, or combined heat-power (CHP) in various onsite commercial/industrial applications, but a recent General Electric (GE) study estimates that fully up to 20% of the nation’s capacity could come from CHP if energy programs were expanded.
Microturbines Find New Niche in Shale Patch
A major U.S. microturbine maker has found a new niche market for its onsite combined heat-and-power generating systems. Los Angeles-based Capstone Turbine Corp. is finding rapid growth for its products in the oil and gas patch.
Nearly All Points Down as Heating Load Fades
With heating load-generating conditions departing most areas outside the Rockies and either side of the Canadian-U.S. border, the market left a three-day string of mostly flat to higher numbers behind in recording drops at almost all locations Friday. The usual weekend decline of industrial load was another bearish influence, while the previous day’s rise of 6.6 cents by December futures provided little support for cash quotes.
Pennsylvania Senate Passes Drilling Impact Fee, 29-20
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a 3% impact fee on oil and natural gas drillers on Tuesday night, moving the Keystone State one step closer to possibly generating revenue from Marcellus Shale development. Meanwhile the state House of Representatives, after three days of tacking on amendments, is poised to pass its own competing bill Thursday (Nov. 17).