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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: generation

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Plant expansions will add 900 MW of new generation amid surging demand

OPPD plans to add 900 megawatts of simple cycle natural gas generation with fuel oil backup to help keep the electric system reliable, resilient.

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Two natural gas generating plants set to come online this summer

Standing Bear Lake and Turtle Creek stations represent the most significant additions to OPPD's generating fleet in more than 40 years.

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A look back at The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2023

Last year's top 10 stories included OPPD’s $2 billion plan for substantial generation growth, giving a shuttered Douglas County landfill new life as the home of a solar facility, and restoring power in sweltering northern Florida after Hurricane Idalia.

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What It Takes

For machinists, precision is key – along with a lot of math

Machinists help keep OPPD's generating plants working. The job requires keen attention to detail and an ongoing desire to learn. And like many skilled trade jobs, it is well-paying and doesn't require a four-year degree.

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What It Takes

Teaching the next generation of power plant specialists

Senior instructional technicians, who teach and train employees at the utility's power plants, play a critical role as OPPD hires new staff to meet unprecedented demand for electricity.

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Agile gas turbines help meet growing demand for power

Natural gas turbines function similarly to jet engines; in fact, some of OPPD's gas turbines are modified jet engines that were originally designed for use in Boeing 737 planes.

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