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India in worst-ever blackout as power grids fail
India in worst-ever blackout as power grids fail
India experienced what was dubbed as its biggest ever power failure leaving half of the country oraround 600 million people without electricity supply.
POSCO to invest in Pakistan’s energy sector
South Korea’s largest steel mill by market value says it will invest in Pakistan’s energy sector, including solar energy, hydropower and other renewable sources.
China to stimulate economy with energy investments
The need to restore growth to its economy is pushing China to launch projects that will draw private investments.
India’s energy dependence to rise
Despite the current economic slowdown, India’s economic growth will see its energy use double by 2031.
China's offshore wind power development starts in Fujian
China’s installed capacity is expected to reach 5 GW between 2011 and 2015 and jump to 30 GW by 2020 with Fujian as one of key provinces for offshore wind power development.
Oceans capable of supplying 10% power to Australia: study
Oceans could be supplying 10% of Australia's electricity needs by 2050.
Siemens to supply order for South Korean gas plant
Siemens has secured an order worth US$492.9 million from POSCO Energy to supply single shaft configurations to three power islands of natural-gas-fired power units in South Korea.
Biomass power plant to rise in Mindanao
The renewable energy unit of Eastern Petroleum Corporation will be investing up to $108 million for a two-phased biomass power plant project in Agusan del Norte, Mindanao.
Karachi consumers to pay more for power
A power tariff increase of Rs2.68 per unit for Karachiites has been approved on account of fuel adjustment charges during January to March 2012.
Bangladesh PM pushes for environment-friendly energy
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina emphasized the need for more renewable energy production such as wind and solar power to protect the environment.
Shika nuke plant to be probed for active fault
Hokuriku Electric Power Co. plans to dig a tunnel under the reactor 1 building at its Shika nuclear power plant to investigate a suspected active fault.
China to continue building nuclear plants
China is quietly starting the construction of four new nuclear power plants placed on hold following the Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011.