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China calls for extra coal imports

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-28)
  • David Flin

China’s northeastern region is being hit hard by electricity shortages brought about by limited coal supplies.

UK in talks with Westinghouse over Wylfa nuclear plant

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-27)
  • David Flin

The British Government is in talks with Westinghouse on building the new Wylfa nuclear power plant on Anglesey in Wales.

Wärtsilä signs agreement to deliver 120 MW project in Gabon

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-24)
  • David Flin

Wärtsilä and Gabon Power Company (GPC) have signed a Concession Agreement with the Government of Gabon for the development, supply, construction, operation and maintenance of a 120 MW gas-fired power plant.

China to end construction of coal-fired power plants abroad

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-23)
  • David Flin

China’s President Xi Jinping said at a UN meeting that China will stop building new coal-fired power plants abroad.

South Africa grants Karpowership licences for floating power generation

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-22)
  • David Flin

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted Turkey’s Karpowership three licences to generate power on floating gas ships at port.

Ecuador seeks $1.9 billion in private power generation investment

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-21)
  • David Flin

Ecuador’s government has announced that it will grant concessions for private companies to build and operate power generation plants and a new transmission system for the oil sector.

Gas shortage in Europe

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-20)
  • David Flin

Europe faces energy problems caused by surging wholesale prices for natural gas, raising the prospects of higher utility bills and forcing some manufacturers to halt operations.

USA to end support for coal-fired electric export credits

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-17)
  • David Flin

The USA has announced that it has joined efforts to end export credits for coal-fired power generation projects. The initiatives are sponsored by the OECD.

CK Power plans Laos hydropower plant

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-16)
  • David Flin

CK Power, the power generation arm of CH Karnchang, is conducting a feasibility study into building a hydropower plant near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River in northern Laos.

GE’s g3 technology to be used in Norway

  • 3 years ago (2021-09-15)
  • David Flin

GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has been awarded a contract by Norwegian utility Elvia to deliver an SF6-free substation in Heggedal near Oslo, Norway.