Emission reduction and environmental remediation strategies at fossil-fired plants are critical for viability and to meet decarbonization goals. EPA has finalized a suite of measures aimed at addressing air, water and land pollution from plants. The agency’s emissions rule for many coal and gas-fired plants leans on technologies like carbon capture. POWERGEN International highlights state and federal regulations impacting plant operations, as well as operational strategies and control technologies to remain in compliance. |
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The Impact of Policy on the Energy Landscape: Financial Incentives and Environmental Rules
Feb 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | C141
The last four years have brought a lot of policy activity in the energy space. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have provided numerous incentives for clean energy projects and are expected to unlock billions of dollars in private investment. At the same time, new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency environmental regulations will also have sweeping consequences for conventional generating assets. This panel will explore the most important policy and regulatory developments and their impact on energy companies, along with insights from the recent election.
Emissions & Environmental Breakfast Roundtables
February 13, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Ballroom C1
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our exclusive breakfast roundtable discussion on emissions reduction. This is your chance to connect with fellow professionals and engage directly with experts in this critical field. Our roundtables are meticulously curated to focus on specific industry topics, and they're facilitated by renowned professionals at the forefront of their domains. These coveted seats are in incredibly high demand, so act swiftly to secure yours today!
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Exhibit Hall E90 mins
- Keynote
All badge holders are eligible to attend. Our Opening Keynote kicks off POWERGEN International and is open to all attendees and exhibitors. The POWERGEN Opening Keynote features executives and innova ...Speakers
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C14245 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
In this presentation, Richard Esposito of Southern Company will provide an overview of carbon capture technologies, focusing on their technical readiness in the utility and industrial sectors. The pre ...Chairperson -
C14445 mins
- Optimizing Plant Performance
Achieving compliance with NOx emissions regulations is critical for gas-fired turbines, but conventional SCR systems are costly and complex, particularly under varying load conditions. EnergyLink Inte ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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C14345 mins
- O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
Environmental commitments and permitting implemented at the EPC stage do not happen by accident: They are driven by decisions made long before shovels touch the ground. Key choices made in a project’s ...ChairpersonSpeakers -
C14245 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
Shell and Technip Energies draw on their experience in over 100 global carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects to provide practical solutions for the implementation of CCS in the power sector, ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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C14260 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
In 2024, EPA finalized the following regulations: Greenhouse Gas (111d), Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) and the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). All thes ...ChairpersonPanel Moderator
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C14245 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
The scale and success of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) financing relies on integrated due diligence that takes the right factors into account and provides a clear methodology for assessing a ...Chairperson -
C14045 mins
- Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
Air Products is advancing the potential of hydrogen-fired boilers by integrating its burner technology with state-of-the-art boiler systems. Early trials have demonstrated stable 100% hydrogen combust ...ChairpersonSpeakers -
C14145 mins
- Powering the Future
The last four years have brought a lot of policy activity in the energy space. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have provided numerous incentives for clean energy proj ...Speakers
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C14260 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
Natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants play a significant role in electricity generation due to their high efficiency and will remain essential for keeping the grid reliable. Applying carbon c ...Speakers
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C14245 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
Pilot projects are an important step in the advancement of carbon capture technologies. However, many technologies that reach the development phase stall and only a portion make it successfully to the ...Chairperson
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C14245 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
The Midwest Carbon Express (MCE) is a project led by Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC which aims to create the largest carbon capture hub in the world. This effort involves the construction of carbon capt ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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C14545 mins
- Microgrid Breakthroughs
This presentation will explore a detailed planning study for a new microgrid designed to power a Critical Care Level 1 hospital, medical school and research facility, located in a complex regulatory e ...Chairperson
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C14445 mins
- Optimizing Plant Performance
The increasing share of renewables in the generation mix, coupled with fluctuating fuel prices and evolving government policies, is compelling combined-cycle power plants to shift from baseload to mor ...Chairperson -
C14260 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
This panel will touch on a wide range of carbon capture technologies available to the utility sector, including amine, membranes, and cryogenic technologies. Representatives from original equipment ma ...SpeakersPanel Moderator
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Ballroom C175 mins
- Breakfast Roundtables
Full-conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen. ...
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C14045 mins
- Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
This presentation explores the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent changes to its emissions performance standards for existing fossil-fired plants. Originally, the EPA proposed using both c ...Chairperson
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C14445 mins
- Optimizing Plant Performance
Mississippi Power installed a reservoir diffuser system to reduce filter fouling from greywater withdrawals at the utility’s Plant Ratcliffe. High plankton productivity and anoxic water in the greywat ...Chairperson -
C14260 mins
- Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
Description: This panel will focus on the emerging innovations in post-combustion carbon capture technologies currently in development. Representatives from research institutions and technology provid ...Speakers