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Centrus signs contract to advance US enrichment technology

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-26)
  • David Flin
Centrus Energy Corporation has announced that it has entered into a new follow-on contract with UT-Battelle as operator of the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to maintain and advance US gas centrifuge uranium enrichment technology.

SNC-Lavalin, China National Nuclear Corporation, and Shanghai Electric Company agree joint venture

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-23)
  • David Flin
SNC-Lavalin has announced that it has signed an agreement in principle for a new Joint Venture with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and Shanghai Electric Group Company.

World Bank approves $390 million for Tarbela Hydropower Project

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-22)
  • David Flin
The World Bank has approved an additional financing of $390 million for Pakistan’s Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project to help sustainable expansion of the country’s electricity generation capacity.

Siemens and MAPNA to start knowledge transfer for F-class turbines

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-21)
  • David Flin
Six months after signing an energy agreement with the MAPNA Group, Siemens has shipped the first F-class gas turbine for the Bandar Abbas project in Iran.

GE and EDL sign agreement to develop Laos’ hydropower workforce

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-21)
  • David Flin
Electricite du Laos (EDL) and GE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch joint research and training programmes designed to support the development of Laos’ hydropower sector and electric grid.

Nigeria’s power crisis deepens as 10 power plants shut down

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-20)
  • David Flin

Nigeria’s power generation capacity fell by over 1000 MW as four power plants were shut down over the weekend, bringing the number of plants not currently generating electricity to 10.

Pilgrim back to full power after repair shutdown

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-20)
  • David Flin
The 680 MW Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, the only nuclear plant in Massachusetts, USA, is back to full capacity after a 12-day shutdown.

GE wins $1.9 billion order for Hinkley Point C’s conventional power island

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-19)
  • David Flin
GE has confirmed that it has won a $1.9 billion contract for EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power project.

UK Government gives approval to Hinkley Point C

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-16)
  • David Flin
The UK Government has given approval for the £18 billion Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, following delays in finalising the agreement.

Blackstone and ArcLight to buy AEP plants for $2.17 billion

  • 8 years ago (2016-09-15)
  • David Flin
American Electric Power Co. (AEP) of the USA has agreed to sell a set of power plants in the US Midwest to Blackstone Group and ArcLight Capital Partners for $2.17 billion.