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EVN wants more power price increases
- 2012-03-14 05:35:50
- David Flin
Nguyen Tan Loc, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has said that it will seek government approval for two more power price increases from now to the end of 2012, each of 5 percent.
US ‘Clean Energy Standard’ proposed by Senator
- 2012-03-06 20:12:21
- Junior Isles
US Senator Jeff Bingaman has proposed the enactment of a ‘Clean Energy Standard’, which would reassure renewables investors, diversify US power generation and help to reduce carbon emissions.
Asian demand for efficiency drives fuel cell expansion
- 2012-03-01 13:20:13
- Junior Isles
Intelligent Energy Ltd., a UK producer of hydrogen-based fuel cells, said growing demand in Asian for small-scale power generation has allowed it to raise $35 million to finance expansion.
Centrica cuts back on unprofitable UK gas-fired generation
- 2012-02-28 17:36:08
- Junior Isles
Centrica Plc, the UK’s biggest residential gas supplier, may mothball a further three of its eight gas-fired power plants, after already announcing the closure of two.
Spain drops out of renewable investment top 10 after suspending subsidies
- 2012-02-28 05:57:58
- David Flin
According to an Ernst & Young survey, Spain, which was the top-ranked renewable energy market for investors five years ago, has dropped out of the top 10 after suspending subsidies for new generation.
Alberta government to proceed with power lines
- 2012-02-24 05:21:45
- David Flin
The government of Alberta, in Canada, has announced that it has accepted all of the recommendations of the Critical Transmission Review Committee, and will be proceeding with two new transmission lines between Edmonton and Calgary.
Drax scraps plans for a dedicated biomass plant
- 2012-02-21 21:36:34
- Junior Isles
British coal-fired power producer Drax has scrapped its plans to build a dedicated biomass in North Yorkshire, but says it is ready to invest in biomass-fuelled power generation if the appropriate regulatory support is forthcoming.
Scotland-England sub-sea cable contract awarded
- 2012-02-17 09:48:59
- Junior Isles
National Grid and ScottishPower have awarded a £1 billion contract to Siemens and cable manufacturer Prysmian for construction of the first sub-sea electricity link between Scotland and England.
German Consul advises Pakistan against nuclear
- 2012-02-10 13:59:12
- Junior Isles
Dr Tilo Klinner, German Consul General, has advised Pakistan to avoid seeking electricity generation from nuclear technology due to the security and environmental threats it poses.
NRC gives green light to first new US nuclear plant in 30 years
- 2012-02-10 07:22:35
- David Flin
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted to grant a licence for two new reactors at a site near Waynesboro, Georgia.
