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Pakistan ready to export its nuclear and hydro expertise

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-18)
  • Junior Isles

Pakistan is ready to share its expertise and experiences in hydro and nuclear power generation under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Siemens to supply 8000H to Korea

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-12)
  • Junior Isles

Siemens has received an order from Seoul-based utility GS Electric Power and Services Co. for the supply of its latest (H Class) high-efficiency gas turbine. This is the first time Siemens will supply a complete combined cycle power plant equipped with its new-generation gas turbine.

Gujarat secures PPAs for 950 MW of solar generation

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-12)
  • Junior Isles

Eighty companies have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for generation of 950 MW of solar power in the Indian state of Gujarat, according to Pranav Mehta, founder and chairman of the Solar Energy Association of Gujarat.

Bangladesh plans 2000 MW of oil-fired generation in 2011

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-12)
  • Junior Isles

The Bangladeshi government has announced it is aiming to add more than 2000 MW of electricity generation to the national grid this year in order to address the ongoing power crisis. Though it admits there would still be some shortfall.

Philippines announces renewables project worth $125 million

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-10)
  • Junior Isles

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in the Philippines has given the green light for the establishment of renewable energy projects in its freeport worth $125 million, officials have said.

UK solar shows record growth

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-07)
  • Junior Isles

The UK installed solar power generation capacity at a record rate last year, data from the energy regulator Ofgem show.

China announces its power plans

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-07)
  • Junior Isles

China has unveiled a raft of targets for its energy and power sectors, revealing a plan for a rapid increase in power generation.

Iraq moves to plug supply gap

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-05)
  • Junior Isles

Iraq has announced plans to use more foreign imports to boost is beleaguered power network, with Jordan emerging as a new partner.

Sempra sells stake in 550 MW gas plant in favour of renewables

  • 13 years ago (2011-01-04)
  • Junior Isles

Sempra Generation, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, has announced that it has completed the sale of its 50 per cent interest in the Elk Hills Power generation facility. The sale for a cash purchase price plus year-end cash distribution totaling $179 million was to Occidental Petroleum Corporation Inc.

Qatar invests in power generation

  • 13 years ago (2010-12-31)
  • Junior Isles

Qatar has recently invested $1billion in power gen and water desalination plants to cope with the current urban boom and the overwhelming development of the trade and industrial sectors, says an official from Energy Qatar Company.