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Oman plans to build two power plants

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-18)
  • David Flin
Oman has announced that it plans to develop two major power plants by 2022 within the Main Interconnected System (MIS), which accounts for 90 per cent of the nation’s total electricity supply.

Britain backs expansion of world’s largest wind farm

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-17)
  • David Flin

The 1.8 GW Hornsea Two windfarm project, to be built by DONG Energy , is part of the UK’s investment in new electricity generation capacity needed to replace retiring nuclear and coal-fired facilities over the next decade.

India developing ultra-supercritical technology for coal-fired power plants

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-16)
  • David Flin

Arun Kumar Bhaduri, Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) , has said that India is developing a pioneering indigenous technology for coal-fired power plants, requiring less fuel and is more efficient than current plants.

DEME-led consortium to build 396 MW Merkur offshore wind project

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-15)
  • David Flin

A consortium led by DEME Concessions Wind, the infrastructure investment arm of the DEME Group , has decided to proceed with development of the 396 MW Merkur offshore wind project in the German North Sea.

PG&E; files plan to shut down Diablo Canyon

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-12)
  • David Flin

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) of the USA has formally submitted a proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission to shut down the state’s last operating nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon.

Mitsubishi enters US solar market with “near majority” stake in Nexamp

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-11)
  • David Flin

Mitsubishi has announced moves to take a sizeable stake in the Boston-based solar developer Nexamp , citing US Government support for clean energy rollout.

Exelon to take over FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-10)
  • David Flin

Exelon Generation has agreed to take over Entergy Corporation ’s James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant.

Siemens to supply nine compact steam turbines to UK and USA

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-09)
  • David Flin

Siemens has received orders from customers in UK and USA for a total of nine compact steam turbines. The turbines will be manufactured at Siemens’ production site in Frankenthal, Germany.

Russia to construct eight nuclear power plant in Iran

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-09)
  • David Flin
Ebrahim Rahimpour, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs, has said that Iran’s trade ties with Russia have seen a significant boost following the removal of sanctions, and that a joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA) has been implemented.

Nigerian Government reopens NIIP plants’ privatisation talks

  • 8 years ago (2016-08-08)
  • David Flin

The Nigerian Federal Government has reopened discussions with the preferred bidders for three of the 10 power plants built under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) and supervised by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).