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Alstom has been selected by Keppel Merlimau Cogen to build and maintain a new 800 MW power plant in Singapore. KMC is a unit of Keppel Energy Pte Ltd, the energy division of Singapore-based Keppel Corporation Limited.   The order for the first phase of the project, signed today and worth approximately US$443.9 million, includes an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for the construction of a 400 MW gas-fired combined cycle unit as well as an 18-year maintenance contract.. The second phase, which would also include a 400 MW combined cycle unit, based on Alstom’s technology, should be booked in 2011. When completed, the two units will increase the company’s production capacity to 1,300 MW, signaling the company’s emergence as one of Singapore’s main energy providers, and will add around 10 per cent to the country’s capacity for electricity generation. Under the terms and conditions of the EPC contract, Alstom will provide the entire power plant and all associated equipment, including one GT26 gas turbine, one steam turbine and one heat recovery steam generator for each unit. Alstom’s combined cycle technology, based on its GT26 gas turbine, is among the most efficient and reliable technologies currently available. Alstom also built KMC’s existing 500 MW combined cycle power plant in 2007, on which it is currently carrying out an 18-year operation and maintenance contract. This highlights the strength of Alstom’s relationship with KMC. “This contract underlines Alstom’s competitiveness in Asia for combined cycle power plants.” said Philippe Joubert, President of Alstom Power. “We have every intention of building on this success and continue implementing our growth strategy in Asia.”  

The Chinese wind energy market has become the global wind power development leader.

 A consortium of 13 Japanese companies will establish the "International Nuclear Energy Development of Japan Co., Ltd." or JINED today.

The Indian state of Bihar will receive $132 million from ADB for electricity system upgrades.

GE inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in Vietnam to produce wind turbine components.

GE will supply over $450 million worth of advanced technology equipment and services a combined heat and power plant in Korea.

ADB will help Asia and the Pacific develop the know-how and capabilities to make solar energy.

ADB is lending Bangchak Petroleum Company up to US$140 million to build two solar power plants in central Thailand.

The AES Corporation has commenced development on the expansion of its Masinloc power generation facility. It would represent an infrastructure investment of up to $800 million.

To achieve development, Sri Lanka must nurture capable youthful leaders to head state institutions such as the Ceylon Electricity Board. This was emphasized by Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka in his keynote address at the 136th birth anniversary celebrations of D.J. Wimalasurendra who pioneered hydro power in Sri Lanka.

Chubu Electric will construct an 8 MW solar power station in Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. The new station is scheduled for commencement of operation in FY2014, and its operation will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 4,000 metric tons per year.

Air Products has signed a turnkey gas supply contract for a new crystalline PV facility in Melaka, Malaysia.

Environmentalists oppose Sri Lanka’s plans to set up a nuclear power plant, saying it is too small.

China Wind Power will provide operations and maintenance service to Huadeng Phase I Wind Power Project in Inner Mongolia.

GE and Harbin are forming a joint venture to manufacture and supply wind turbines for China’s $13 billion wind market.