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Bangladesh PM seeks German support for power sector
Bangladesh PM seeks German support for power sector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought German support for Bangladesh’s power sector, especially in the area of renewable energy.
Provide Electricity for All Bangladeshis by 2021 - Tawfiq
In a bid to establish transparency, accountability and responsibility in energy business, the Power Division has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 10 power sector entities on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for 2012-2013 fiscal.
Russia offers $500M investment for electricity transmission to Pakistan
Russia has offered an investment of $500 million in establishing a transmission system for the Central Asia South Asia 1,000-megawatt power import project.
Morgan Stanley enters Indian wind energy market
US global financial services firm Morgan Stanley will pay US$210 million for a majority stake in one of India's top wind energy firms.
India's Kerala state wants 266 MW from Kudankulam nuke plant
Kerala emphasized it's right to get 266 MW from Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant against Tamil Nadu's claim for the power generated from it.
EVN says supply is enough to satisfy demand, cuts electricity regularly
The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the only electricity retailer in Vietnam, has assured the public that the
China to “frack” for shale gas
Shale gas holds the promise of massive clean energy for China.
Reliance Power synchronises 300MW Maharashtra unit with grid
Reliance Power has synchronised a 300-mw unit of its Butibori thermal power project with the electricity grid.
Wartsila introduces remote monitoring system for Indian power plants
Wartsila will launch a remote monitoring station in India to popularize its flexible decentralised power plants.
Japan turns to LNG for more clean energy
Japan’s continuing effort to diversify away from nuclear energy has led it to develop liquefied natural gas as an alternative.
Dong Nai Hydro 4’s station 2 connects to Vietnam grid
Power station 2 of Dong Nai Hydropower Plant 4 has been connected to Vietnam's national grid network.
Leading Philippine power producer to build more hydro plants
Clean energy company First Gen Corporation intends to build two hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 600 megawatts.
BD gets $50m ADB Loan for Setting up Energy Efficient Brick Kilns
The Manila-based anti-poverty lender Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$50 million loans to support setting up of energy-efficient brick kilns in Bangladesh, officials
Bangladesh's foray into quick rental power labeled a total failure
Bangladesh's quick rental project had totally failed to meet the demand for electricity, according to a ranking member of the country's committee on power.
Suzlon sells Chinese subsidiary to pay debts
Heavily indebted wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy, Ltd has sold its manufacturing subsidiary in China.
Malaysia to buy electricity from Indonesia’s Bukit Asam
Malaysia will buy a majority of the 1,200 megawatts of electricity produced by Bukit Asam's new power plant in Riau.
Bangladesh okays Renewable Energy Authority Act
The draft of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Act, 2012 hasbeenapproved by the Bangladesh Cabinet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.