Power Plants
Geothermal Infrastructure Expands with $800M U.S. Supply Deal
Fervo Energy and Vallourec have announced a long-term agreement to accelerate the development of geothermal energy infrastructure across the United States. The five-year deal, announced on April 9, 2026, represents up to $800 million in potential revenue and is designed to support the large-scale deployment of next-generation geothermal power systems. Under the agreement, Vallourec will […]
Massachusetts and Nova Scotia Team Up on Offshore Wind Development
Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening offshore wind development and supply chain coordination across the North Atlantic. The collaboration reflects a growing trend in renewable energy: offshore wind is no longer just a local project pipeline, but a regional industrial strategy tied to ports, manufacturing, and workforce planning. Offshore […]
Metals Most Commonly Used in Nuclear & Power Generation Applications
Modern power generation depends on materials that can withstand extreme heat, pressure, radiation, and corrosive environments for decades at a time. From nuclear reactors to steam turbines and heat exchangers, the metals used in nuclear and power generation play a critical role in safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Understanding which metals are used—and why—helps engineers, […]
China Moves Closer to Opening Deep Geological Nuclear Waste Lab Nearly 1,837 Feet Below Surface
A Critical Step for Long-Term Nuclear Safety China is nearing a major milestone in its nuclear energy program as engineers push forward with a deep geological research laboratory designed to study the safe disposal of radioactive waste. Known as the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory, the facility is taking shape in the remote Gobi Desert in […]
Hyundai Steel Plans Hydrogen-Ready Low-Carbon Mill in Louisiana
Hyundai Steel plans to build a hydrogen-ready low-carbon steel mill in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The project carries an estimated cost of $6 billion and marks the company’s first U.S. steelmaking facility. State officials say the mill will support automotive, energy, and industrial markets that need cleaner flat-rolled and long-product supply. The plant forms part of […]
What Is The Difference Between Inconel and Incoloy?
Inconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Well-suited to demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50–70% nickel, 15–25% chromium, and other elements such as iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended applicati
