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Clean hydrogen is poised to play an important role in decarbonization and has received significant federal funding. Some utilities are conducting demonstration projects to assess the viability of blending hydrogen at their natural gas-fired plants, while gas turbine OEMs believe their equipment could eventually be fueled by 100 percent hydrogen. Still, hydrogen supply and technical challenges such as plant modifications remain to getting there. 

 

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Hydrogen Impacts on Gas Turbines: Performance, Emissions and Potential Regulations 

Monday, January 22 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

In addition to the Technical Conference Program, POWERGEN offers additional education before the floor opens through our POWERGEN University Courses. These workshop format courses allow attendees to gain skills and knowledge in industry fields.  

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The Decarbonization Journey for Dispatching Gas Turbines – 2032 and Beyond 

Wednesday, January 24 | 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Great Hall 

With proposed ruling implications requiring hydrogen blending by as early as 2032, our journey towards decarbonization is faster and nearer than ever before. The U.S. and world markets need critical, dispatchable assets such as gas turbines to ensure these goals are met in a reliable, resilient, and affordable manner. Gas turbines have played a pivotal role in reducing CO2 and other emissions as many coal units have retired. To meet decarbonization goals, gas turbines need to continue to evolve. This highly anticipated Mega Session will focus on the rapid development for low-carbon fuel capabilities, with a specific focus on the energy carriers of hydrogen and ammonia. 

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Hydrogen Breakfast Roundtable 

Thursday, January 25 | 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Rivergate Room  

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our exclusive breakfast roundtable discussion on hydrogen. 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! There are 3 hydrogen related topics you can pick from:  

  • Hydrogen for Power Generation and Cross-Sectoral Applications 
  • Hydrogen Blending Pilot Projects 
  • Demystifying Hydrogen for Power - "Where Does it Come From? 

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10:15 AM
  1. 215
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11:00 AM
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    • Decarbonization
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11:15 AM
  1. Cooking Demonstration - Crawfish Ravioli
    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 721
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1:30 PM
  1. Exhibit Hall, Booth# 721
    30 mins
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2:00 PM
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2:15 PM
  1. Exhibit Hall, Booth# 721
    30 mins
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2:45 PM
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3:30 PM
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10:00 AM
  1. 217
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10:45 AM
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11:15 AM
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11:30 AM
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    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 3701
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1:15 PM
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    Exhibit Hall, Booth# 721
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2:15 PM
  1. Exhibit Hall, Booth# 721
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2:45 PM
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8:00 AM
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