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Ghana to sell stakes in three thermal power plants to cut debt

  • 7 years ago (2018-04-04)
  • David Flin

Ghana will sell stakes in three thermal power plants as it seeks to cut the debts of state-owned companies, and boost electricity production.

GE Power helps rebuild 750 MW Al Qayara power plant in Iraq

  • 7 years ago (2018-04-03)
  • David Flin

GE Power has helped strengthen Iraq’s power infrastructure by rebuilding the 750 MW Al Qayara Power Plant that was damaged in the recent fighting in Mosul.

FirstEnergy nuclear and coal plant units file for bankruptcy protection

  • 7 years ago (2018-04-02)
  • David Flin

FirstEnergy Corporation of the USA has announced that its nuclear and coal power plant units filed for bankruptcy court protection on 31 March, 2018.

FirstEnergy seeks Federal help to keep nuclear plants operating

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-30)
  • David Flin

The US power company FirstEnergy has urged the US Federal Government to use emergency powers to help it keep several struggling nuclear and coal-fired plants operating.

Siemens Gamesa announces five onshore wind projects in Germany

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-29)
  • David Flin

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has won orders to equip five wind farms with a total of 20 onshore wind turbines, with a combined total capacity of 52.3 MW.

GE and FieldCore restart power production at Ethiopian sugar factory in 20 days

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-28)
  • David Flin

GE and FieldCore, the company’s independent field services execution arm, have successfully restarted Metahara Sugar Factory in Ethiopia, seven months after the plant was severely damaged by a major thunderstorm.

Pacific Energy to acquire Contract Power for $90 million

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-26)
  • David Flin

Pacific Energy of Australia has secured an agreement to buy Contract Power Group, which has a value of $90 million.

UK offshore wind industry reveals ambitious 2030 vision

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-23)
  • David Flin

The UK offshore wind industry has agreed to work with the UK Government on a transformative Sector Deal, which it says could, by 2030, result in thousands of additional jobs in coastal areas, and billions of pounds worth of export opportunities.

New Mexico regulators approve Xcel Energy wind power expansion

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-22)
  • David Flin

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in the USA has approved Xcel Energy’s 1230 MW wind energy expansion project for New Mexico and Texas.

Oslo to merge grid operator Hafslund and power producer E-CO Energi

  • 7 years ago (2018-03-21)
  • David Flin

The Norwegian city of Oslo will consolidate its ownership of the grid operator Hafslund and the power producer E-CO Energi into a single corporate entity.