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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy announces SMR technology collaboration in Poland

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-22)
  • David Flin

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Synthos have agreed to collaborate on potential deployment applications for GEH’s BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Poland.

South African energy plan expects 59 per cent contribution from coal

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-21)
  • David Flin

Gwede Mantashe, South Africa’s Mines and Energy Minister, has announced the country’s plan to boost electricity generation over the next decade, in which coal will continue to play a major role.

Saudi ACWA signs deal with Bangladesh to set up 3600MW LNG-based power plants

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-18)
  • David Flin

Saudi Arabia has signed an MOU with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to set up a 3600MW LNG-based power plant.

Pro-nuclear protesters to demonstrate in Brussels on Sunday

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-17)
  • David Flin

Reuters has reported that the Nuclear Pride Coalition will be demonstrating in favour of nuclear power in central Brussels on 20 October, from 11.00 to 2.00 PM, as part of its “Stand up for Nuclear” day of action.

Siemens carries out 1GW power expansion at three plant in Bolivia

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-16)
  • David Flin

Siemens has announced that it has expanded the three largest power plants in Bolivia, providing an additional 1GW to the country’s grid.

Siemens Gamesa to construct 250MW West Bakr wind farm in Egypt

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-15)
  • David Flin

Siemens Gamesa has announced that it has been chosen to construct the 250MW West Bakr Wind project in Egypt, which is owned by the renewable power generation company Lekela.

UK renewables generate more than fossil fuels for a quarter for first time

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-14)
  • David Flin

The climate analysts Carbon Brief has announced that the third quarter of 2019 was the first quarter in which renewables generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the UK.

AES to develop 2.2 GW combined cycle power plant in Vietnam

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-11)
  • David Flin

AES has announced that it will develop a 2.2GW combined cycle gas-fired power plant in Vietnam, following approval from the Vietnamese Government.

Yukon Energy cancels plans for 20MW thermal power plant

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-10)
  • David Flin

Yukon Energy’s board of directors has cancelled the proposal to build a new 20MW generating station powered by fossil fuels in Yukon, Canada.

Sarawak exploring large-scale solar power generation

  • 5 years ago (2019-10-09)
  • David Flin

Malaysia’s Ministry of Utilities is looking into incorporating large-scale solar energy into Sarawak’s power generation mix, with a projection of 4 per cent by 2030.