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In Memory of Rajat Deb: Inspiring Man of Ideas and Remarkable Silicon Valley Archetype

By Anjuli Deb -- With deep sadness and profound appreciation, we share the passing of LCG's founder, Dr. Rajat K. Deb. He was our president and one of the first entrepreneurs in the computer revolution. He was also our friend, our teacher and mentor, and for a few of us, our father and grandfather.

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Constellation Files License Renewal Applications with the NRC for Two New York Units

LCG, June 29, 2026--Constellation announced on June 26 that it has filed license renewal applications with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to extend for 20 years the operations of Ginna Clean Energy Center and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 reactors in upstate New York to 2049. Constellation stated that it's decision to invest in these plants to extend their safe and reliable operations into mid-century demonstrates that New York State's renewal of its Zero Emissions Credit (ZEC) program is working as intended. Furthermore, Constellation stated that maintaining its nuclear fleet is estimated to save New Yorkers $50 billion and sustain reliable emissions-free generation resources to serve increasing electricity demands.

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Siemens Energy to Provide Hydrogen-Capable Gas Turbines to OPPD

LCG, June 18, 2021--Siemens Energy announced yesterday that Siemens Energy will provide two F-Class turbines to power Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD) new Turtle Creek Station Peaking Plant in Papillion, Nebraska. The simple cycle turbine facility will be used to modernize back up generation in OPPD's fleet and generate only as needed to provide resilient and reliable power that complements renewable resources to serve OPPD's customers. The new facility is expected to be operational in late spring of 2023.

The two SGT6-5000F turbines will offer fuel flexibility aligned to reduce CO2 emissions. The turbines will be able to use up to 30 percent hydrogen and biodiesel in support of future technology advancements. The turbines also offer a fast start time and low emissions, as well as help to rapidly stabilize transmissions system to adjust for the variable output of growing solar generation.

The Turtle Creek Station is part of OPPD's "Power with Purpose" project that aims to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to customers. This involves developing up to 600 MW of utility-scale solar projects and up to 600 MW of modernized replacement and backup natural gas generation resources. The Turtle Creek Station will be a significant step towards the achieving the backup natural gas resources.

Siemens Energy has set an ambitious target to have all its new gas turbines (the SGT6-5000F included) capable of burning 100 percent hydrogen on or before the end of 2030. Advancements in combustion turbines to use hydrogen (produced with no CO2 emissions) blended into the fuel mix can support efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the electric sector.

The president of Siemens Energy North America stated, "We are proud OPPD selected our F-Class Turbines to complement their utility-scale renewable energy generation projects. As we look to decarbonize energy systems for the future, it is important to be able to increasingly integrate clean burning fuels like hydrogen into our power plants as well, and the Turtle Creek Station is a great example of how we can provide great value to the community by offering reliable and efficient power with a reduced environmental footprint."
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