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Articles | 01.03.25

Linden Station is comprised of Linden CT and CC sub-plants. Linden CC consists of two separate 2X1 combined cycle units based on GE 7FA gas turbines, with a combined generating capacity of 1,300 MW. Linden is owned by Parkway Generation, LLC and is operated by CAMS.

Linden CC is located in an area designated by the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas as a “high water risk” area based on water availability, water quality, and regulatory\reputational risk. However, the plant operational commitments require a large amount of water. Traditionally, combined cycle plants meet their water requirements through the uptake and discharge of water to the surrounding environment. However, Linden CC wanted to minimize the environmental impact of its operations in this resource-constrained area. They opted to use grey water, a beneficial reuse water (BRUW), as its non-contact cooling water source, thus eliminating the need to utilize surface water, groundwater, or city water for this process. Linden’s use of BRUW for cooling purposes has a positive impact on the community as it helps the local municipal supplier reserve more water for its residential customers. At the same time, aquatic wildlife is protected since the plant does not use cooling water intake structures and because the BRUW is recycled after use, discharge to Arthur Kill is not necessary.

Linden CC strives to maximize the use of BRUW, ultimately offsetting the use of alternate water sources by as much as 800 million to 1.3 OPERATIONS &MAINTENANCE billion gallons per year. The grey water has limited other beneficial uses and would otherwise be discharged back to the environment.

The BRUW is sourced from the Linden-Roselle Sewerage Authority (LRSA). After the water is processed through LRSA’s system it is discharged from their final ultra violet treatment bed to an outfall area. Linden CC pumps the water across the LRSA property to a gravity fed sand filter system. There the water is “polished” to remove any additional solids. A small portion of the water is returned to the LRSA influent where it then passes through the LRSA process again. The rest of the “polished” water is forwarded to the plant for use as noncontact cooling water in the cooling towers. After the water is cycled several times in the cooling towers, it is returned to the LRSA for treatment. Linden CC maintains chemistry in this system with the addition of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) as needed to help keep the sand filter station in proper order and to maintain water quality within the cooling towers. The process is monitored continuously for proper operation from the LRSA side pump station to the return of the discharge at the LRSA’s influent. The system and water quality are maintained by both station personnel and support staff specifically qualified to ensure the system is optimally maintained.

The BRUW program at Linden CC is an example of how CAMS sustainably operates and manages its facilities. Our plant management teams proactively seek opportunities to provide reliable energy services while making positive contributions to their communities and minimizing environmental impacts.

Press Release | 06.20.24

Kearny, N.J. – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced today that Parkway Generation, a group of power facilities that CAMS provides operations and maintenance (O&M) for, celebrated five years without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-recordable injury. CAMS marked the achievement with a joint special event between Parkway management and union representatives in New Jersey.

“I’ve had the pleasure, over the years, of seeing this group implement grass roots improvements that have led to top-decile safety performance and ultimately this significant safety milestone,” said Ryan Paley, CAMS’ VP of Operations. “Their focus on safety behaviors has fostered a culture of comfort in peer-to-peer challenges to hold everyone accountable for safety and to make sure everyone is able to go home the same way they came to work. I am very proud to be part of this team.”

The Parkway Line of Business (LOB) Safety Council was conceived as a grass-roots effort to identify best practices in safety. The group consists of chairpersons for the union-led site safety councils and the associated plant management teams. It leverages their combined knowledge to make effective safety culture changes across the Parkway fleet. The LOB council has been instrumental in maintaining the strong safety culture that led to this great milestone.

“Ensuring the health and safety of our employees and communities is of the utmost importance for CAMS,” said Ben Vodila, CAMS’ VP of Corporate Health & Safety. “This important milestone demonstrates that safety, as a value, is deeply ingrained in the people and the processes that make up the Parkway Generation facilities.”

Parkway Generation consists of seven modern and highly efficient natural gas-fired power generation facilities that are part of a portfolio of assets managed by Alpha Generation, LLC. The Parkway fleet provides critical capacity, energy and ancillary services resources to New Jersey and Maryland near large, densely populated load centers. The portfolio represents a highly competitive fleet and one of the nation’s largest natural gas-fired power portfolios.

Articles | 03.18.24

CPV Three Rivers Energy Center (TREC) is a 1,250-megawatt natural gas-fueled combined-cycle electric generation facility located in Goose Lake Township, Grundy County, Illinois. The facility began operations in 2023 and is capable of powering more than 1.25 million homes. TREC consists of two combustion turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, and two steam turbines to maximize efficiency. This new single-shaft design allows for efficient electric generation from each specific unit, independent of maintenance or outage work on the other sister unit. The plant is owned by Competitive Power Ventures and operated by CAMS.

Carbon Footprint

TREC is using combined-cycle technology and the latest “H” class gas turbine, approximately 30- 40 percent more efficient than older baseload electric generation technologies. This state-of-the-art technology combined with clean-burning natural gas replaces less efficient generating units, with offsetting carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to removing 300,000 cars off the road each year. Additionally, the facility uses advanced emissions control technology, including ammonia injection and dry low emission burners, to reduce total nitrogen oxide emissions.

Water Use

TRECs’ air-cooled condenser design reduces water use by 90 percent compared to a wet cooled facility, helping conserve valuable natural resources. The relatively small amount of water needed for process makeup comes from onsite wells. By utilizing air-cooled condensers, the facility is also able to implement a zero-liquid discharge system. Zero liquid discharge is a strategic wastewater management system that ensures that there will be no discharge of industrial wastewater into the environment. This benefits the environment through recycling and recovery for subsequent reuse for industrial purposes. This wastewater would otherwise be discharged into the Illinois, Kankakee, and Des Plaines River basin areas.

Articles | 07.27.23

Middletown Power Facility

Middletown Power is situated on the western bank of the Connecticut River, in Middletown, Connecticut. The 953 MW facility includes three steam electric generating boilers, five combustion turbines, an auxiliary boiler, and two glycol boilers. The facility is owned by Generation Bridge, LLC, managed by Eastern Generation, and operated by CAMS.

Community Outreach

Middletown employees demonstrate their commitment to community outreach and service through numerous volunteer activities. One example is their long-term affiliation with the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science Technology (FIRST) program through their relationship with the Xavier High School FullMetal Robotics team, the FullMetal Merlins. The team is comprised of more than 40 students who design, build, program, and test robots to compete in FIRST tournaments. Under the leadership of Nick Mainetti, Maintenance Manager at Middletown, the students not only hone their robotics skills, but also learn project management, communication, organizational, and technical skills.

Shaping the Future

This year, under Mainetti’s guidance, the FullMetal Merlins, garnered numerous accolades, becoming finalists at four events, semifinalists at the state championship, and winners of two other events. They also secured the Motivate Award, which is given to the team that incites the most people to engage in robotics, and the prestigious Raytheon Technologies Innovate Award, which celebrates the team with the most innovative robot. Mainetti’s effective mentorship is shaping the future of these aspiring engineers and technologists while exemplifying the CAMS value to enrich the communities in which we live and work.

Press Release | 10.18.22

HOUSTON – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, announced that four CAMS-operated facilities in Florida remained online per dispatch and operated throughout Hurricane Ian, continuing to provide power to their communities.

No safety or environmental issues were reported at the facilities and thankfully, all employees were safe with little to no damage to their personal properties. “In the wake of Hurricane Ian, our teams at the Florida facilities worked hard to repair minor damages and restore normal operations while continuing to provide much-needed power to their communities,” said Bryan Stout, Vice President of CAMS Operations and Maintenance. “It is important for CAMS to continually evaluate our operational methods to promote safe and reliable business practices, especially during emergencies.”

Throughout Hurricane Ian, two CAMS-operated facilities remained online and operated safely with constant monitoring from CAMS personnel. All plant units operated with no issues reported. The other two CAMS-operated facilities remained 100% available throughout the hurricane and operated per dispatch safely with additional staffing and continuous monitoring.

The preparedness and timely actions of our CAMS employees at these facilities were critical during Hurricane Ian, and their outstanding performance in upholding operations did not go unnoticed.

Hurricane Ian, the fifth most powerful storm to hit the U.S. territories, started in Cuba as a hurricane on September 27, 2022. Hurricane Ian traveled across the Gulf of Mexico and developed into a category four hurricane, moving to pass Florida before dissipating back to category 2.

At CAMS, we maintain safe and reliable assets and are committed to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities. Since 2007, CAMS has managed energy assets that provide reliable fuel, transportation, and power to grids throughout the U.S. and Europe. Learn more about CAMS’s commitment to safety.

Press Release | 06.10.22

HOUSTON – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), an industry leading asset management and operations and maintenance (O&M) services provider, announced today that it was awarded an O&M contract to support Hallador Energy Company (Hallador) and its Merom Generating Station (Merom), a 1,000 MW coal-fired power generating station in Indiana.

Located in Sullivan County, IN., Merom employs a workforce of approximately 220 and can power up to 200,000 homes at full capacity. As the O&M provider, CAMS is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient generation of electricity 24/7.

“We are excited to partner with Hallador Energy in providing reliable baseload power to the MISO region,” said Greg Bobrow, CAMS Chief Operating Officer. “We welcome the Merom employees to the CAMS family and look forward to their continued contributions and service.”

Earlier this year, Hallador Energy announced that its new wholly owned subsidiary, Hallador Power Company, LLC, would acquire Hoosier Energy’s Merom pant. Per the agreement, Hoosier will purchase 100% of the plant’s energy and capacity through May 2023, reducing purchases to 22% of energy output and 32% of its capacity beginning in June 2023 and through 2025. Throughout the Merom acquisition, CAMS has supported Hallador’s commercial team, providing due diligence and O&M transition services.

Heath Lovell, President of Hallador Power Company, LLC, highlighted CAMS O&M experience and said, “As we continue to see the importance of baseload and dispatchable power to mitigate the risks of both blackouts and high energy prices, Hallador Power is proud to partner with CAMS, who has the knowledge and expertise to assure that Merom is operating at its highest level.”

About CAMS

CAMS is a privately held company providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Optimization services for energy and infrastructure assets. We add value through superior management and operation of our clients’ assets located throughout the U.S. and internationally. To this end, we empower our employees to pursue creative and sustainable business practices in the field and at our corporate office that contribute to operational excellence, financial performance, a safe workplace, and a better community and environment. For more information, visit www.camstex.com.

About Hallador

Hallador Energy Company has been leading exploration in energy sourcing since 1951. The name Hallador is Spanish for “one who leads the way;” this has been the company mantra for strategic positioning for long-term opportunities. Beginning with roots in oil and gas exploration, then evolving to concentrate on coal development and transportation delivery, to today where we add renewables to the mix. Our customers, large-scale utilities, seek to decarbonize by evaluating the make-up of their generation. Our renewable energy generation can help them provide the grid stability they need and the shift to renewables they want. Our commitment to our employees, customers, and shareholder remains strong with this ever-evolving flexibility. For more information, please visit www.halladorenergy.com