More Coal Fired Power Plant Upgrades News

PNM issues RFP for coal-fired plant's catalytic reduction technology

31/01/2012

Despite continuing to oppose a federal government decision requiring it, PNM Resources has issued a request for proposals for the installation of selective catalytic reduction technology at its coal-fired San Juan Generating Station in the US.

Alstom to upgrade AEP coal fired plants

05/10/2011

Alstom has been awarded a contract worth $150m over several years by American Electric Power (AEP) to upgrade low pressure (LP) steam turbines across its 1300 MW coal fired power plant fleet.

Modernization plays vital role for coal fired power plants

01/09/2011

The role of coal fired plants in power generation is changing, with an increasing number covering peak demand, rather than baseload. This, combined with the pressure to reduce carbon emissions, is encouraging operators to introduce significant plant upgrade programmes so they can operate their fleet in the most economic and environmental manner.

apppower

21/02/2011

Appalachian Power completed a six-year, $2 billion effort to install scrubbers and other controls at its coal-fired electric generating plants.

amerenepa

12/01/2011

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sued Ameren Missouri, alleging the utility made major upgrades to its Rush Island power plant without installing modern pollution control equipment.