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Dominion Energy completes Virginia offshore wind pilot project

Dominion Energy has completed its 12 MW pilot offshore wind project off the coast of Virginia, consisting of two Siemens Gamesa 6 MW turbines. The project is expected to be connected to the grid later in summer, following testing. The permitting, design, installation, and operations experience from the pilot will allow Dominion to move forward…

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US rig count lowest on record

The number of active oil and natural gas drilling rigs in the United States reached an all-time low on May 15th, when there were 258 oil rigs 79 gas rigs, according to Baker Hughes data.  Baker Hughes has been tracking rig counts since 1987. Oil rigs saw the steepest decline, due to a sharp decrease…

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Power generators still plan to retire coal units despite COVID-19

The economic shutdown related to the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a decline in energy demand throughout the US. As a result of the lower demand, combined with low natural gas prices and mild weather, coal-fired generation is being called on less-frequently, keeping retirement of 9,038 MW-worth of that generation on track for 2020. According to…

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