Established 1882 * Vol. 168 * No. 4 April 2024 SPEAKING OF POWER AI Is Not Only a Thing of the Future, It's Also a Thing of the Present GLOBAL MONITOR Long-Awaited Milestone: Fuel Loading Begins at India's Prototype Fast Nuclear Reactor THE BIG PICTURE: Coal Controls BESS Projects Boost Clean Energy in Europe POWER Digest FOCUS ON O&M Critical Importance of Annual Turbine Oil Analysis ON THE COVER Gas turbines play a key role in enabling a smooth transition from a fossil fuelbased to a fully decarbonized power system. Increasing use of hydrogen fuels will enable the conversion of thousands of gas turbine operating units worldwide into reliable and environmentally sustainable decarbonization agents. Courtesy: Siemens Energy 5 6 8 10 12 14 LEGAL & REGULATORY Distributed Power, EAAS-New Ways to Join the Clean Energy Transition 16 By Ashley Wald, Holland & Hart LLP COVER FOCUS: GAS POWER Gas Turbine and Hydrogen Technologies Grow Together Hydrogen provides a nice alternative to existing gas turbine fuel sources, but questions revolve around supplies. As green hydrogen production increases, which seems inevitable, gas turbine co-firing capabilities must also expand. Original equipment manufacturers are working on both of these items simultaneously. FEATURES: GEOTHERMAL POWER Delving Deeper: New Optimism for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) have long held promise. New developments suggest dramatic progress may be on the horizon. Can innovation feasibly overcome technical and economic hurdles that have long challenged EGS? INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL Modern Control Systems Provide Insights for Power Sector The importance of instrumentation and control systems at power generation facilities is growing as operators seek more insight into performance and prioritize flexibility and reliability. PROJECT MANAGEMENT How to Get the Most Out of EPC Contracts Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts have long been used in the power industry, but they may not always be the best option. This article explains when they make sense and how to fully capitalize on their benefits. 14 April 2024 | POWER www.powermag.com 1 28 26 21 10 6 18https://www.powermag.com/ http://www.powermag.com