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Turbine Generator Health Assessments
Turbine Generator Health Assessments

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Establishing Combustion Turbine Blade and Vane Refurbishment Intervals
Establishing Combustion Turbine Blade and Vane Refurbishment Intervals

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Trust is in our name, and defines our work at ENTRUST
Trust is in our name, and defines our work at ENTRUST

By Jim Francis, Vice President, SMS Consulting, Integrity  At the heart of...

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Adam Biggam, CEO: How ENTRUST Embodies my Values
Adam Biggam, CEO: How ENTRUST Embodies my Values

Adam Biggam, CEO: How ENTRUST Embodies my Values   When I first began my...

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Guidelines to Achieve Successful Gas Turbine Part Refurbishment
Guidelines to Achieve Successful Gas Turbine Part Refurbishment

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Pushing Gas Turbine Components to Their Cycling Limit
Pushing Gas Turbine Components to Their Cycling Limit

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Understanding NERC MOD-026-2
Understanding NERC MOD-026-2

Consolidation and Expansion of Dynamic Model Verification Standards  Effective Date: January 1,...

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Junk In and Junk Out
Junk In and Junk Out

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Structured Technical Reviews of Turbine-Generator Retrofits
Structured Technical Reviews of Turbine-Generator Retrofits

By: Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation, ENTRUST Solutions Group Turbine-generator...

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Boomerang Spotlight: Welcoming Back Michael Glynn
Boomerang Spotlight: Welcoming Back Michael Glynn

At ENTRUST, we value the unique perspectives that our “boomerang employees” bring...

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Steam Turbine Cycling
Steam Turbine Cycling

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Design Challenges of Repowering a Steam Turbine Generator
Design Challenges of Repowering a Steam Turbine Generator

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Torsional Vibration Failures of Large Steam Turbine Generators
Torsional Vibration Failures of Large Steam Turbine Generators

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Steam Turbine and Generator Reduced Minimum Load Considerations
Steam Turbine and Generator Reduced Minimum Load Considerations

  By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions...

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Empowering Women in STEM: The Role of SPARK at ENTRUST
Empowering Women in STEM: The Role of SPARK at ENTRUST

By Daria LaValle, Director of Project Management at ENTRUST, and Cecilia Hall,...

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NERC Compliance for a Reliable Energy Future
NERC Compliance for a Reliable Energy Future

The Northeast blackout of 1965 left 30 million people across 80,000 square...

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Gas Conversions – Don’t Forget the Steam Turbine Generator
Gas Conversions – Don’t Forget the Steam Turbine Generator

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) of Low Pressure Rotor Blade Attachments
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) of Low Pressure Rotor Blade Attachments

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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20 Years On: Lessons from an ENTRUST Integrity Engineer
20 Years On: Lessons from an ENTRUST Integrity Engineer

By Deborah Sus, ENTRUST Solutions Group Principal Engineer – Gas Consulting  In...

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How to Prepare for a Steam Turbine Generator Outage
How to Prepare for a Steam Turbine Generator Outage

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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Keeping Water Out of Turbines
Keeping Water Out of Turbines

By: Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation, ENTRUST Solutions Group The...

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Keeping in Tune with Turbine Blade Damage
Keeping in Tune with Turbine Blade Damage

By: Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation, ENTRUST Solutions Group Turbines...

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Addressing Thermally-Sensitive Generator Rotors
Addressing Thermally-Sensitive Generator Rotors

By Tom Reid, Vice President of Power Generation Services, ENTRUST Solutions Group...

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ENTRUST Solutions’ Project Management Office – Built for Flexibility
ENTRUST Solutions’ Project Management Office – Built for Flexibility

By George DeLoureiro, Daria LaValle, and Chris Roberts At ENTRUST Solutions Group,...

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The Importance of Addressing Quality Early: The Cost of Deferred Quality
The Importance of Addressing Quality Early: The Cost of Deferred Quality

In the dynamic landscape of utility projects, the concept of quality cannot...

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Tackling Rupture Mitigation Valves Challenges
Tackling Rupture Mitigation Valves Challenges

Rupture Mitigation Valves (RMVs) are critical components for gas operators, they are...

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Enhancing Pipeline Class Location Analysis With Connected Route Considerations
Enhancing Pipeline Class Location Analysis With Connected Route Considerations

Kris Kerr – Project Manager – Data Solutions Mr. Kerr is responsible...

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The Data Revolution: Why Utilities Must Embrace Data Improvement
The Data Revolution: Why Utilities Must Embrace Data Improvement

At ENTRUST, data is the backbone of everything we do. Our Data...

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Enabling the Smart City Revolution
Enabling the Smart City Revolution

By James Patke, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, ENTRUST Solutions...

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Building Business, The Right Way
Building Business, The Right Way

ENTRUST’s Sam Hopkins, Business Development Manager, and Robert J. Whitehead, Director of...

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We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Fielding
We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Fielding

At ENTRUST, innovation drives everything we do, whether we’re revolutionizing electric fielding...

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We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Safety
We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Safety

For more than two decades, ENTRUST has led the way in utility...

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We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Engineering
We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Engineering

A powerful electrical grid doesn’t just happen—it’s built on decades of innovation,...

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We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Data Solutions
We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Data Solutions

Our Data Solutions team is continually growing and evolving with changes in...

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We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Consulting
We’re #PoweringTransformation Through Consulting

For over two decades, ENTRUST has been at the forefront of innovation...

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#PoweringTransformation: How We’re Driving Client Innovation and Success
#PoweringTransformation: How We’re Driving Client Innovation and Success

At ENTRUST, transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of how we...

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Enhancing Collaboration Through Automation
Enhancing Collaboration Through Automation

Dustin Butler, Senior Vice President, EN Automation, highlights how ENTRUST leverages its...

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ENTRUST Shines the Spotlight on the Booming Substation Industry
ENTRUST Shines the Spotlight on the Booming Substation Industry

Commercial growth, industrial expansion, renewable energy connections, data center development, and urban/suburban...

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Nurturing a Diverse and Talented Team
Nurturing a Diverse and Talented Team

James Lamz, Vice President of Business Development at ENTRUST Solutions Group, explains...

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ENTRUST is #BetterTogether – Supporting Each Other Across Teams and Disciplines
ENTRUST is #BetterTogether – Supporting Each Other Across Teams and Disciplines

Meagan Lesher and Marleny Lopez-Sanchez, please introduce yourselves and your teams! Meagan:...

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Safety First: Ensuring a Reliable and Robust Grid
Safety First: Ensuring a Reliable and Robust Grid

Tim Richards, ENTRUST, USA, describes the considerations at play in managing today’s...

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How EN Renewables and EN Engineering are Better Together
How EN Renewables and EN Engineering are Better Together

John Wilson At ENTRUST, our ethos of "Better Together" is ingrained in...

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EN Engineering: Spotlight on Managing the Growth of Data Centers
EN Engineering: Spotlight on Managing the Growth of Data Centers

Patrick Carr, Executive Vice President and Electric Business Unit Leader of ENTRUST,...

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The Growth of the RNG Interconnect Station
The Growth of the RNG Interconnect Station

Shannon Ashcraft, Adam Bilodeau, Shiva Ganti and Tim Harris, ENTRUST Solutions Group,...

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How EN Renewables and EN Engineering are Better Together
How EN Renewables and EN Engineering are Better Together

At ENTRUST, our ethos of "Better Together" is ingrained in every project...

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Powering the Future: Helping Rural Electric Coops Invest in Rural Infrastructure Expansion
Powering the Future: Helping Rural Electric Coops Invest in Rural Infrastructure Expansion

Access to affordable and reliable high-speed internet services is no longer a...

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Delivering a Net Zero Microgrid Master Plan
Delivering a Net Zero Microgrid Master Plan

Nick Marcheschi describes the design and development of a microgrid to support...

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Project Perspectives: Field Services and Data Solutions are Better Together
Project Perspectives: Field Services and Data Solutions are Better Together

ENTRUST integrated service offerings from Field Services to Data Solutions are tied...

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FERC Order No. 2023: Implications and ENTRUST’s Readiness for Level Setting
FERC Order No. 2023: Implications and ENTRUST’s Readiness for Level Setting

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order No. 2023 on July...

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The Value of Everyday Connection and Collaboration
The Value of Everyday Connection and Collaboration

Jenny Hudson and Michael Dettloff highlight how ENTRUST’s EN Engineering and EN...

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Power & Fiber: Combining Power Utility Communications with Profitability for the Future
Power & Fiber: Combining Power Utility Communications with Profitability for the Future

By Steve Maederer, Vice President, Business Development at ENTRUST Solutions Group At...

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EN Engineering and EN Communications are #BetterTogether 
EN Engineering and EN Communications are #BetterTogether 

Lindsay Swanson – EN Engineering I am ENTRUST’s Vice President for the...

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One Team, One Vision: Understanding the #BetterTogether Campaign
One Team, One Vision: Understanding the #BetterTogether Campaign

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proudly launching our #BetterTogether campaign! But what is...

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Protecting Power Plants in Extreme Weather Events
Protecting Power Plants in Extreme Weather Events

By David Butz, Senior Consulting Engineer, and Jason Neville, Engineering Manager and...

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ENTRUST Articles: A 2023 Recap
ENTRUST Articles: A 2023 Recap

This summer, ENTRUST has been busy contributing high level and technical articles...

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Cleveland Utilities Selects FiberRise
Cleveland Utilities Selects FiberRise

Cleveland Utilities Selects FiberRise, an ENTRUST Solutions Group Company, to Advance the...

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Where Energy Challenges Meet Innovation
Where Energy Challenges Meet Innovation

Tracy Thorleifson, ENTRUST, USA, looks at the role that integrating inline inspection...

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A Brilliant, Energetic, and Collaborative Family: An Employee Interview Collection
A Brilliant, Energetic, and Collaborative Family: An Employee Interview Collection

ENTRUST has adapted and grown throughout the last two decades. Adam Biggam,...

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EN Explains – Applying API 1173 to a New Regulation
EN Explains – Applying API 1173 to a New Regulation

Written by Jim Francis Is it just me, or does it feel...

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ENTRUST Team Feature: The Third Edition of API Standard 1163, In-line Inspection Systems Qualification: Are You Doing Enough?
ENTRUST Team Feature: The Third Edition of API Standard 1163, In-line Inspection Systems Qualification: Are You Doing Enough?

Bernardo Cuervo, Pipeline Integrity Consultant at ENTRUST Solutions Group, and Mark McQueen,...

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Steam and Gas Turbine Blade Failure Causes and Mitigation Strategies
Steam and Gas Turbine Blade Failure Causes and Mitigation Strategies

“ENTRUST Solutions Group presents part one of our three-part webinar series on...

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EN Explains – SMS Safety Assurance
EN Explains – SMS Safety Assurance

Do you find it interesting that the opening requirement of the safety...

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FiberRise Q&A
FiberRise Q&A

GETTING TO KNOW TIM LAWTER AND FIBERRISE, A Q&A SESSION Following the...

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PHMSA Issues Final Rule
PHMSA Issues Final Rule

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, PHMSA published a final rule in the...

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ENTRUST Solutions Group Rebrand Q&A with CEO Adam Biggam
ENTRUST Solutions Group Rebrand Q&A with CEO Adam Biggam

CEO Adam Biggam and Vice President of Business Development Mike Glynn offer...

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Meet Our People – Hardik Parikh
Meet Our People – Hardik Parikh

Hardik Parikh is a senior consultant with EN’s electrical consulting group. He...

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What You Need to Know About the New Rupture Valve Rule
What You Need to Know About the New Rupture Valve Rule

On March 31, 2022, PHMSA published a final rule updating the pipeline...

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What Does the “Hyper” Add to Automation?
What Does the “Hyper” Add to Automation?

Hyperautomation is a buzzword that has been flying around for a couple...

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Synchronous Condensers: A New Trend in the Face of Power Plant Shutdowns
Synchronous Condensers: A New Trend in the Face of Power Plant Shutdowns

According to Statistica.com, 29 power plants have shut down worldwide in the...

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EN Explains – SMS Operational Controls
EN Explains – SMS Operational Controls

Did you know that the operational controls element has been routinely identified...

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Getting to Know Shawn Altizer and G2 Integrated Solutions, a Q&A Session
Getting to Know Shawn Altizer and G2 Integrated Solutions, a Q&A Session

EN has partnered with G2 Integrated Solutions (G2-IS), an asset integrity consulting...

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A Journey into Pipeline SMS: Improving Safety and Reducing Risk
A Journey into Pipeline SMS: Improving Safety and Reducing Risk

Over the last six years, as I’ve talked to others about their...

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The Pursuit of Net-Zero Goals: How RNG and Hydrogen are Being Used
The Pursuit of Net-Zero Goals: How RNG and Hydrogen are Being Used

  More than half of state governments in the US have set...

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Getting to Know Kevin Hartig and ESC Engineering, a Q&A Session
Getting to Know Kevin Hartig and ESC Engineering, a Q&A Session

EN has partnered with ESC Engineering following its acquisition in early December....

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Meet our People: Jim Francis
Meet our People: Jim Francis

Jim Francis, who recently joined EN as vice president of SMS consulting,...

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EN Explains: Intro to SMS
EN Explains: Intro to SMS

 Have you ever wondered how the pieces of a safety management...

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EN Explains Spectrum Engineering
EN Explains Spectrum Engineering

For more information watch the video [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTVDIqFXvmE[/embed]

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EN Explains Data Governance
EN Explains Data Governance

For more information watch the video [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXXbw400K_4[/embed]  

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From Flashes and Sparks to Something Great
From Flashes and Sparks to Something Great

    By Keith Johnson, EN Engineering’s Executive Vice President / Business...

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Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap
Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap

The skills gap in manufacturing has been growing larger every year and...

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20 Years On: Still Humble, Hungry, and Smart
20 Years On: Still Humble, Hungry, and Smart

  By Dave Klimas, EN Engineering’s Chief Operating Officer. When I began...

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EV Charging Stations: Engineering Support in Demand
EV Charging Stations: Engineering Support in Demand

Electric vehicles (EV) have become increasingly popular over the last few years,...

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Controlling the Craft with Brewery Automation
Controlling the Craft with Brewery Automation

Beer drinkers rejoice when discovering a new craft brew and may not...

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Data Governance Helps Utilities Make Crucial Decisions Quickly and Avoid Costly Errors
Data Governance Helps Utilities Make Crucial Decisions Quickly and Avoid Costly Errors

Data that is accurate, timely, and complete is required for utilities to...

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Substation Design and Replacement: Specialized Services for Inside and Outside the Fence
Substation Design and Replacement: Specialized Services for Inside and Outside the Fence

When substation design and replacement are discussed, it’s often assumed that it...

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Wind Turbine Inspections Can Save Operators Millions
Wind Turbine Inspections Can Save Operators Millions

Wind farm operators who put off having their wind turbines inspected before...

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Inherent Challenges of Midstream Oil and Gas Cybersecurity
Inherent Challenges of Midstream Oil and Gas Cybersecurity

It is no secret that the oil and gas industry continues to...

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EN Explains Hydrogen Part 2
EN Explains Hydrogen Part 2

For more information watch the video [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgDoe6JOig[/embed]

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EN Explains Hydrogen Part 1
EN Explains Hydrogen Part 1

For more information watch the video [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF58sJ8DD9o[/embed]

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EN Assists Energy Sector Clients with Cybersecurity and C2M2 Assessments
EN Assists Energy Sector Clients with Cybersecurity and C2M2 Assessments

Oil and gas and electric sector cybersecurity risk management maturity is essential...

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EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 3
EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 3

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1HvPk3FI1A

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EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 2
EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 2

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYAu0aNkavw&t=3s  

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EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 1
EN Explains Facilities Electrical Services Part 1

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6y4Sz6koyE  

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MES Solutions Enhance Efficiency and Quality for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
MES Solutions Enhance Efficiency and Quality for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

The fourth industrial revolution is underway and now is the time for...

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Respect for All at EN: Listening, Understanding, and Changing with Empathy
Respect for All at EN: Listening, Understanding, and Changing with Empathy

Diversity and inclusion has been an evolving part of the fabric at...

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NERC: Creation, Testing, and Innovation
NERC: Creation, Testing, and Innovation

The Northeast blackout of 1965 left 30 million people across 80,000 square...

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New Rulemaking and Corrosion: How Mega Rule Part 2 Could Impact You
New Rulemaking and Corrosion: How Mega Rule Part 2 Could Impact You

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published Part 2...

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Enhance Efficiency and Reliability with Control System Analysis and Optimization: An EN Automation Service for the Power Generation Sector
Enhance Efficiency and Reliability with Control System Analysis and Optimization: An EN Automation Service for the Power Generation Sector

There has been a lot of talk about the electric power industry...

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EN Explains Electrification Part 1
EN Explains Electrification Part 1

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ZNW3WENNk

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EN Explains Electrification Part 2
EN Explains Electrification Part 2

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKiPFl-UCJE&t=189s

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EN Explains Electrification Part 3
EN Explains Electrification Part 3

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOqF62B261I&t=1s  

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EN Explains Electrification Part 4
EN Explains Electrification Part 4

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAWrvCmKIow

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EN Explains Electrification Part 5
EN Explains Electrification Part 5

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_mAoLYT33I&t=1s

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How to Enhance Control System Efficiency and Reliability While Controlling Costs
How to Enhance Control System Efficiency and Reliability While Controlling Costs

Many power generation facilities struggle with control system maintenance, efficiency, reliability, and...

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AVEVA System Platform, Querying your Galaxy Database
AVEVA System Platform, Querying your Galaxy Database

https://youtu.be/m5W9MFF9-oY This video, featuring EN Automation’s Kevin Collins, technical director, and Brad...

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EN Explains Solar Commissioning
EN Explains Solar Commissioning

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJQEPN2NDCs

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EN Explains Utility Pole Inspections
EN Explains Utility Pole Inspections

For more information watch the video [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLKGxga86lM[/embed]

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EN Explains Diversity in Engineering
EN Explains Diversity in Engineering

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pqGzjWrIqU

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Benefits of Modern MES – Getting Started with Your MES Journey
Benefits of Modern MES – Getting Started with Your MES Journey

EN Automation has put together a series of topics focused on the...

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EN Explains Wind Energy
EN Explains Wind Energy

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxokSPLhr4s

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EN Explains Non-wires Alternatives
EN Explains Non-wires Alternatives

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ACcHEAW9M

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Mega Rule Explained
Mega Rule Explained

On October 1, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued Part 1...

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EN Explains Electric Distribution
EN Explains Electric Distribution

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jraHNrB_p_E

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EN Explains GIS
EN Explains GIS

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWD7Kvp7-c4

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EN Explains Electric Utility System Hardening
EN Explains Electric Utility System Hardening

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8UXT5gKMFM

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EN Explains Interconnection
EN Explains Interconnection

For more information watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97MdJYKX5Po

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Refinery Turnaround Calls for Collaboration
Refinery Turnaround Calls for Collaboration

EN Engineering’s Industrial Solutions group works in a variety of industrial facilities...

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EN Leads the Fire Hardening Process
EN Leads the Fire Hardening Process

The risk of fire around power lines increases with dry conditions, thick...

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Seamless Service for Successful Station Upgrade
Seamless Service for Successful Station Upgrade

Working together on a huge upgrade project, EN Engineering’s Natural Gas Transmission,...

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EN Engineering Offers Full-Service Support for New Pipeline
EN Engineering Offers Full-Service Support for New Pipeline

Experts from EN Engineering’s entire service portfolio came together to successfully complete...

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