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Gas shortage in Europe

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-20)
  • David Flin

Europe faces energy problems caused by surging wholesale prices for natural gas, raising the prospects of higher utility bills and forcing some manufacturers to halt operations.

USA to end support for coal-fired electric export credits

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-17)
  • David Flin

The USA has announced that it has joined efforts to end export credits for coal-fired power generation projects. The initiatives are sponsored by the OECD.

CK Power plans Laos hydropower plant

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-16)
  • David Flin

CK Power, the power generation arm of CH Karnchang, is conducting a feasibility study into building a hydropower plant near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River in northern Laos.

GE’s g3 technology to be used in Norway

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-15)
  • David Flin

GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has been awarded a contract by Norwegian utility Elvia to deliver an SF6-free substation in Heggedal near Oslo, Norway.

Illinois legislators approve $700 million subsidy for Byron and Dresden nuclear power plants

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-14)
  • David Flin

Illinois state legislators in the USA have approved a bill promising around $700 million to support the nuclear power sector in the state.

UK Government announces £265 million subsidy for renewable energy developers

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-13)
  • David Flin

The UK Government has announced that it will provide a pot of £265 million in subsidies to support a record number of projects in the sector.

Siemens Energy to supply 1.1 GW gas plant in Taiwan

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-10)
  • David Flin

Siemens Energy, along with its consortium partner CTCI Corporation, has announced they will build the 1.1 GW Sun Ba Power Phase II Combined Cycle Power Plant in Taiwan. 

Plan announced for solar to provide 40 per cent of US electricity by 2035

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-09)
  • David Flin

A report from the US Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy says the solar energy has the potential to supply up to 40 per cent of the nation’s electricity by 2035.

Siemens Gamesa produces recyclable wind turbine blades

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-08)
  • David Flin

Spanish wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has announced that it has started to produce recyclable offshore wind turbine blades for commercial use.

Rules for supply of coal to Indian coal-fired power plants

  • 4 years ago (2021-09-07)
  • David Flin

As part of the Indian government’s attempt to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply from thermal power projects, captive coal mine production has been directed to meet 85 per cent of their targets in a week, and state electricity distribution companies procuring power from imported coal-fired projects have been asked to meet their demand from such plants within two weeks.