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ABB gets 900M transmission link deal in India

ABB has won a deal to build a $900 million ultrahigh-voltage transmission system for Power Grid Corporation of India's north-east Agra transmission project.

ABB gets 900M transmission link deal in India

ABB has won a deal to build a $900 million ultrahigh-voltage transmission system for Power Grid Corporation of India's north-east Agra transmission project.

ADB supports energy financing in Indonesia

ADB is extending $200 million in loans partly to assist Indonesia embark on major energy efficiency improvements in export industries.

Korea's nuclear reactor breakdowns cost $229M

There were 89 nuclear reactor malfunctions in South Korea over the past 10 years that cost the country US$299 million.

Nepal launches measures to tackle power crisis

Nepal will launch new power projects and purchase more electricity from India to address the power crisis within the next five years.

SGCC to expand power network

State Grid Corporation of China will expand its smart grid construction in fields such as electric-charging stations and wind-power installations in 2011.

China cites sound record in pursuing nuclear development

China will not let Japan’s nuclear crisis derail its plan to develop the nuclear power industry.

Moventas to set up base in Chennai

Finnish company Moventas wants harness India's economic potential by setting up a base in Chennai.

North-West to install 810 MW Bangaladesh projects

The North-West Power Generation Company is set to install 810 MW power project in the northwestern part of Bangladesh.

BHEL-ABB consortium wins $353M order from PGCIL

BHEL in consortium with ABB won a US$353 million transmission link order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

NTPC signs PPA for Katwa project

NTPC has signed power purchase agreements with West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Sikkim and Jharkhand. The power to be sold will come from its 1,600 MW Katwa super thermal power project.

Gas-fired power plant to rise in Sabah

Tenaga Nasional Berhad will build a 300MW gas-fired power station in Sabah.

TEPCO eyes $24.7B in loans

Major Japanese banks are considering to extend loans to TEPCO of up to US$24.7 billion.

Restoration work at Fukushima nuke plant disrupted again

Work to restore power and key cooling functions was disrupted at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant as smoke caused workers to evacuate.

Indonesia to adopt better nuclear technology than Japan

Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line.

Ahai power station receives self-closing electronic ring gate system

Alstom has delivered the world’s first self-closing electronic ring gate control system to the Ahai hydro power station in China.

Tunnel breakthrough imminent in Vietnam hydro plant

Cavico is expected to make the third and final tunnel breakthrough at the A Luoi Hydropower project in Vietnam next month.

Alstom to develop smart electrical grid solutions in Shanghai

Alstom Grid has opened its China Technology Center in Shanghai, which will develop solutions for smart electrical grids.