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Saudi blackouts due to old power stations
- 2012-08-04 07:32:55
- David Flin
Abdullah Al-Shehri, Governor of the Electricity and Cogeneration Regulatory Authority (ECRA) of Saudi Arabia, said that the frequent blackouts and poor power supply quality to cities around the country this summer are the result of aged power stations.
Scheduled blackouts likely in Israel this summer
- 2012-07-03 05:59:44
- David Flin
The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has warned consumers and businesses of the possibility of a summer of blackouts, particularly during peak hours between noon and 5pm.
Siemens signs deals with Qatar University and Kahramaa
- 2012-05-12 06:38:06
- David Flin
Siemens has signed an agreement with Qatar University and Kahramaa, the local Qatari utility for electricity and water, to carry out joint efforts on research and development of energy-efficient systems and solutions to support the rapid development of Qatar’s infrastructure.
Bahrain inaugurates new power and desalination plant
- 2012-05-02 21:28:38
- Junior Isles
Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, King of Bahrain, has inaugurated Bahrain's largest independent power generation and water desalination plant owned by Al-Dur Power & Water Company.
Malaysian firm buys stake in Bahrain power plant
- 2012-05-01 05:47:11
- David Flin
The Bahrain Government and the Malaysian independent power producer Malakoff Corporation Berhad (MCB) have signed an investment agreement in Hidd Power Company (HPC).
China exploits western caution to take nuclear initiative
- 2012-04-10 00:04:20
- Junior Isles
China has moved ahead of its rivals competing to build a new nuclear power station on Turkey’s Black Sea coast, underlining the declining ambitions of many developed nations' nuclear industries.
Strike at Jordan’s largest power company
- 2012-04-05 20:46:03
- Junior Isles
Jordan's largest electricity generation company, Central Electricity Generating Company (CEGCO), is facing an open-ended strike by workers demanding higher pay. The company has so far managed to avoid cuts to its 1700 MW power output.
GE secures power equipment contracts in Turkey
- 2012-02-16 14:51:15
- Junior Isles
GE has reinforced its position as a major supplier to Turkey’s private power sector by securing contracts to supply equipment and services for Akenerji’s new gas-fired power plant in the Erzin district of southern Turkey.
Saudi Arabia leads Middle East rental demand
- 2012-01-26 22:40:35
- Junior Isles
Saudi Arabia leads the Middle East in demand for rental power generators, according to Shrikant Pataskar, the general manager of the Dubai branch of Kirloskar. He also predicted a 20 per cent growth for the industry in 2012 with much of this coming from Saudi customers.
Siemens bets over $1billion on continued gas turbine growth
- 2012-01-20 05:25:04
- David Flin
Siemens AG has earmarked over €1 billion ($1.3 billion) to expand its production of gas turbines and fend off GE as they compete for larger shares of the expanding gas turbine market.
