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FERC Approves SPP "Topology Optimization" Plan For Cutting Grid Congestion
FERC Approves SPP "Topology Optimization" Plan For Cutting Grid Congestion
By Ethan Howland of UtilityDive
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved the Southwest Power Pool’s proposal for using “topology optimization” to reduce grid congestion and its related costs.
Traditionally, grid operators respond to grid congestion by redispatching power plants, which can lead to higher production and congestion costs, SPP said in its May 21 proposal to FERC.
However, with grid-enhancing technologies, grid operators can use topology reconfiguration to change power flows as a less expensive way to handle congestion, according to...
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Sep 10, 2026 / Tyler Durden
HSBC Sees "Upside Risks" From "Super Squeeze" In Commodities
HSBC Sees "Upside Risks" From "Super Squeeze" In Commodities
London copper futures are trading north of $14,700 a ton, Brent crude futures have climbed above $101 a barrel, US diesel crack spreads are back in triple-digit territory, and the Bloomberg Commodity Index is at a 14-year high. The energy shock has broadened into a rally across the commodity complex, from energy to agricultural products to metals and other critical materials, with a growing number of Wall Street research desks identifying tightening physical supplies as a key driver.
HSBC chief economist for...
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Mar 22, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Glitch Shuts Australia's Biggest Maker Of Vital Fertilizer Input For 2 Months At Worst Possible Time
Glitch Shuts Australia's Biggest Maker Of Vital Fertilizer Input For 2 Months At Worst Possible Time
Australia's largest ammonia plant will be shut for two months to repair damage caused by a power outage, amidst a global supply crunch for the vital fertiliser and explosives ingredient.
To say that the shutdown comes at the worst possible time for the global fertilizer market would be an understatement: more than a quarter of the world's traded ammonia flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as do 43% of urea shipments, the fertilizer made from...
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May 29, 2026 / Tyler Durden
DC Great Again: Historic Columbus Circle Fountain Flows For First Time In Years
DC Great Again: Historic Columbus Circle Fountain Flows For First Time In Years
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
The Trump administration continues to deliver tangible results in Washington, D.C.
Columbus Circle at Union Station is now clean, safe, and beautiful again, with its historic fountain restored and water flowing for the first time in years.
The ribbon was officially cut Thursday, and fencing around the circle comes down tomorrow, reopening the space to the public as a polished front door to the capital.
Columbus Circle at Union Station in D.C. is CLEAN &...
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