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EU ruling on national renewables subsidies

  • 10 years ago (2014-07-02)
  • Junior Isles

The European Union has upheld a ruling that countries have the right to limit subsidies for renewable energy to plants based on their territory, as opposed to companies’ operations abroad.

UK’s 3.4 GW nuclear project sees deal progress

  • 10 years ago (2014-07-01)
  • Junior Isles
Toshiba and GDF Suez have signed a deal to develop the Moorside nuclear site in Cumbria, UK, signalling progress on Europe's largest new nuclear power project.

Germany approves renewable energy reform

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-30)
  • Junior Isles

Germany’s Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, has approved a range of reforms of the country’s renewable energy act (EEG) in an attempt to slow energy cost increases and achieve a sustainable energy transition.

Nigeria’s 3 GW Mambilla plant signals new development plan

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-26)
  • Junior Isles
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has given approval for construction of the 3050 MW Mambilla power plant in the north eastern Taraba State, according to the Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil.

Consortium to develop $2 billion Vietnamese coal-fired plant

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-22)
  • Junior Isles
A consortium of international investors has signed a joint agreement to spend over $2 billion to develop the Nam Dinh1 IPP 1200 MW coal-fired plant in Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province, Vietnam.

France backs new GE proposal for Alstom

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-21)
  • Junior Isles

The French government has conditionally backed a new proposal by GE for Alstom, despite a sweetened offer from Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The groups have been locked in a battle to buy the troubled French engineering giant.

Zambia’s CEC outlines $2.5 billion of hydro investment

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-19)
  • Junior Isles
Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) is planning to invest $2.5 billion in a new 700-800 MW hydroelectric power plant on the Luapula River in Luapula Province.

Siemens, Mitsubishi move for Alstom

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-17)
  • Junior Isles

Siemens of Germany and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan have jointly offered to buy parts of France engineering company Alstom in a move that could trump a competing bid by General Electric.

Globeleq acquires 300 MW of gas and oil capacity in Cameroon

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-17)
  • Junior Isles
Globeleq, sub-Saharan Africa’s leading independent power generator, has acquired a majority interest in over 300 MW of natural gas and oil generation capacity in Cameroon.

German experts raise nuclear plant safety worries in Ukraine

  • 10 years ago (2014-06-11)
  • Junior Isles
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine exacerbates the risks presented by the country’s 15 Soviet-era nuclear reactors, according to German nuclear safety experts.