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Finland closes Helsinki’s last coal-fired power plant

  • 20 hours ago (2025-04-03)
  • David Flin

Salmisaari, the last coal-fired power plant in Helsinki, has been officially closed, virtually ending coal burning across Finland. 

Congo to double capacity to 1.5 GW by 2030

  • a day ago (2025-04-02)
  • David Flin

The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Energy has announced that the country plans to double its power generation capacity to over 1.5 GW by 2030, largely through the development of renewable energy projects.

South Africa grants Eskom coal-fired plants emissions exemptions

  • 2 days ago (2025-04-01)
  • David Flin

Reuters has reported that South Africa’s environment minister has granted Eskom’s coal-fired power stations limited exemptions from air quality laws and regulations relating to harmful emissions reduction.

Samoa declares state of emergency over power blackouts

  • 3 days ago (2025-03-31)
  • David Flin

The Samoan government has declared a 30-day state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Major disruptions to Samoa’s electricity supply have affected the country, with power rationing in place since February.

BHEL wins €1.27 billion EPC contract for Chhattisgarh

  • 6 days ago (2025-03-28)
  • David Flin

Indian state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGCL) for the EPC contract of the 2x660 MW Korba West Supercritical Thermal Power Plant.

Uzbekistan to generate electricity from domestic waste

  • 7 days ago (2025-03-27)
  • David Flin

Uzbekistan plans to build waste-to-energy (WTE) plants across several regions in the country. Presidential decrees have approved investment projects in Tashkent and the regions of Andijan, Namangan, Ferghana, Tashkent, Kashkadarya, and Samarkand.

World-first engine test to convert sugarcane into clean power

  • 8 days ago (2025-03-26)
  • David Flin

Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazil’s Energetica Suape II, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol produced from sugarcane to generate power.

Saudi Arabia awards 3 GW CCGT contract for Qurayyah

  • 9 days ago (2025-03-25)
  • David Flin

Saudi Arabia has awarded a $2.6 billion contract to a Spanish-Egyptian joint venture to build a 3 GW CCGT in the Eastern Province of the country.

EU increases renewable share to 46.9 per cent in 2024

  • 10 days ago (2025-03-24)
  • David Flin

Eurostat has released an analysis of electricity generation in the EU which states that 46.9 per cent of it came from renewable sources and a continuing reduction in dependence on fossil fuels.

Japan’s JERA to shut coal-fired power plants during off-season to cut carbon emissions

  • 13 days ago (2025-03-21)
  • David Flin

Japan’s JERA has announced it will shut down some coal-fired power plants in the spring and autumn when demand is low, rethinking the role of coal as a baseload power source.