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Power plant investment in Iran planned

  • 6 years ago (2017-10-05)
  • David Flin

Implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, or the nuclear deal) appears to have paved the way for foreign investment to help Iran upgrade its power sector.

Tepco reactors clear safety review after Fukushima

  • 6 years ago (2017-10-04)
  • David Flin

Two reactors at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power station in Niigata Prefecture run by Tepco have cleared the safety standards set by the Japanese Government, becoming the first of the utilities idled units to pass tightened screening.

Siemens receives power plant order from Pakistan

  • 6 years ago (2017-10-03)
  • David Flin

Siemens has received a €200 million order from Pakistan for a complete power island for the new combined cycle Punjab Power Plant Jhang.

Trump offers $3.7 billion to support US nuclear project

  • 6 years ago (2017-10-02)
  • David Flin

The US Energy Department has announced that it is offering $3.7 billion in additional loan guarantees for Southern Co.’s reactor project in Georgia.

Puerto Rico struggles without power

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-29)
  • David Flin

Millions of Puerto Rico residents are without power, drinkable water is scarce, roads have been washed away, and a dam is in danger of collapse following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Siemens Gamesa wins first order for a hybrid wind-solar project in India

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-28)
  • David Flin

Siemens Gamesa has been chosen to develop India’s first large commercial hybrid wind-solar project, where a 28.8 MW solar facility will be connected to an existing 50 MW wind farm.

Construction starts on Akkuyu nuclear power project.

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-27)
  • David Flin

General construction work has started on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant site in Turkey.

ABB to buy GE’s Industrial Solutions Business for $2.6 billion

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-27)
  • David Flin

ABB has announced that it will buy GE’s Industrial Solutions business for $2.6 billion.

KOSPO plans for wind plants and 100 small hydro units by 2019

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-26)
  • David Flin

Korea Southern Power Co (KOSPO) has announced that it will be making significant investments into new and renewable energy projects.

Karnataka thermal plants face crisis as coal stocks fall drastically

  • 6 years ago (2017-09-25)
  • David Flin

The Indian state of Karnataka may be facing power shortages in the coming days, as the state’s coal-fired power plants face a critical drop in coal supply, with stocks available for just one day.