Largest U.S. power transmission manager counts on upgraded review process to accelerate capacity as data centers multiply and criticism over its management grows
Federal energy regulator's decision set for June to propose large-load interconnection rule could reshape US transmission planning, reallocate upgrade costs and boost utility infrastructure expansion
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans action on proposal to expand oversight of AI-driven data center grid connections as utilities accelerate transmission upgrades.
Italy-based Saipem holds $1.75B contract to build nearly 100-mile, 30-in. pipeline in Black Sea to transport gas into European Union transmission network
Italy-based contractor Saipem holds $1.75B award to build 160-km, 30-in. pipeline to transport gas to European Union network, and other infrastructure, with Black Sea project set to cut dependence on Russian supply.
Chair and CEO Brendan Bechtel said the agreement “ensures apprenticeship programs continue to develop the number of craft professionals needed to supply this growing market.”
The global contractor signed a memorandum of understanding with North America’s Building Trades Unions to advance union apprenticeship training to deliver advanced nuclear projects at scale.
As ITER moves closer to first plasma, the megaproject’s sprawling fabrication and supply-chain network increasingly is shaping the future of commercial fusion construction.
In an ENR Groundbreakers interview, Greg Kelly says the business line will position the AEC consultant to capitalize on energy demands fueled by data center projects.
Published May 1 in the Federal Register with a 42-day comment, the proposed Part 57 rule outlines a “streamlined, risk-informed and
flexible licensing pathway” NRC claims could save up to $11.8
billion and shorten construction permit and operating license timelines
to one year or less.
Atlantic Canada $10.25B offshore oil drilling project awards Euro drilling firm detailed engineering award—as its integration deal is months away from closing.with Italy-based EPC giant that despite the current Gulf conflict, reports "strong progress" on all its Middle East projects and $1.3B in Q1 revenue in the region.
As Toronto's grid reaches its limits, Ontario's electricity system operator has proposed a $9.8 billion plan to address the issue, potentially establishing one of North America’s largest high-voltage construction programs.