Coal’s Revival: From Maintenance Mode to Market Necessity
For more than a decade, the U.S. coal industry has been in decline — with waning investment, shrinking capacity, and the steady rise of gas and renewables. Yet, in 2025,…
Wedge Kammprofile Gasket Critical to Complete Turnaround in October 2021
In this case study, Lamons helped a Montana refinery overcome a critical flange misalignment issue during the final stages of an FCC unit turnaround. Traditional methods and standard gaskets failed…
Denmark Group: Old Coal-Fired Plants Can Be Converted to Thermal Energy Storage Facilities
Officials with Denmark-headquartered Aalborg CSP said the company has developed technology that could convert retired coal-fired power plants into thermal storage facilities for renewable energy. The post appeared first on…
U.S. Energy M&A Trends: The Shift from Renewables to Fossil Fuels
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has redrawn the U.S. energy sector map. By scaling back clean energy tax credits and easing regulations on fossil fuels, the act has…
FirstEnergy Plan Calls for New Gas-Fired Plant, Continued Coal-Fired Generation
FirstEnergy Corp. has submitted a plan to build a new 1,200-MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant to serve customers in West Virginia. The company recently filed an Integrated Resource Plan…
EPA Extends Steam-Electric Wastewater Deadlines to 2034, Citing Grid Reliability and Rising Power Demand
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to shift capital planning and permitting timelines for the nation’s remaining coal-fired power units, acting on two measures targeting wastewater discharge under…
India Invests in More Coal-Fired Power to Support Increased Need for Electricity
Regional areas of India are withdrawing incentives for renewable energy projects and instead signing long-term contracts to buy more coal-fired power generation. The post appeared first on .
Duke Energy Plan Includes New Gas-Fired Plants, Nuclear Additions, Delayed Coal Retirements
Duke Energy announced plans to build more natural gas-fired generation capacity and look at nuclear power in order to meet the increased demand for power in its Carolinas service territory.…
India’s Largest Coal-Fired Plant Also Part of Country’s Energy Transition
The NTPC Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station, with an installed generation capacity of 4,783 MW, comprises 13 coal-fired units and includes solar and hydropower installations. The plant continues to implement advanced…
Boilers 101: What They Are and How They Work
Boilers are all around us. From home water heating to massive industrial applications, they are everywhere. This article covers boiler basics, including the basic types of packaged boilers and their…
