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Philippines delays transmission system improvement by 5 years
Philippines delays transmission system improvement by 5 years
The time frame for improving the electricity transmission system in the Philippines has been extended from 10 to 15 years.
Coal-fired power project in Mindanao certified as environment compliant
The $280-million San Ramon Power plant of Alsons Group has secured an Environment Compliance Certificate.
SJVN yet to conclude hydro testing, falls behind concretization targets at Rampur HEP
SJVN has been lagging behind the targets set for the generator barrel concreting at units 1, 2 and 6 of its 412 MW Rampur hydro
Hinduja Energy forms JV with STEAG for 10,000MW projects
Hinduja Energy has formed a joint venture with STEAG Energy Services for setting up 10,000 MW power plants. It The projects will require an investment of $12-14 billion during the next eight years.
Indian and Chinese heavy hitters in wind power joint venture
Two of Asia’s leading wind power companies have teamed up to take on the world.
Thai solar, natural gas power plants given green light
Thailand's Board of Investment has approved 11 projects worth more than 80 billion baht or US$2.589 billion, with five involving production from natural gas and solar.
India will not abandon nuclear power
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says nuclear power is here to stay.
221st report on the nuclear safety regulatory authority bill presented in Rajya Sabha
The department-related parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests tabled its 221st report on
Beijing might come to rescue of power producers
China’s power producers, battered by unrestrained hikes in coal prices, could get some relief from the government.
India's SJVN targets generation of 7,000 MU for FY 2012-13
SJVN hopes to fulfill its ambitious plan of generating 7,000 MU with its MoU with the power ministry for financial year 2012-13.
Bangladesh's parliamentary body recommends coal-based power plant
Bangladesh's parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Planning recommended the setting up of coal- based power plant to lessen the use of gas.
Bangladesh cabinet ratifies nuke deal with Russia
The Bangladesh cabinet ratified a cooperation deal with the Russian Federation to set up a nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna.
Penang parries radioactive allegations vs Bosch solar panel plant
The Penang government insists that the Bosch solar panel plant planned for Batu Kawan is safe and free from radioactive waste.
Eurus turns to solar power
Japan's largest wind power developer is considering becoming a leading solar power producer.
PLN starts supplying electricity through specially-built power station
PLN has started supplying electricity to Hankook in Bekasi, West Java, through a 150 kV power station, specially built for the tire maker.
Power risks loom as Tepco shuts its last reactor
Tepco shut its last operating nuclear reactor for regular maintenance, leaving just one running reactor supplying Japan's creaking power sector.
Contractors fail to expedite critical works at NTPC's Vindhyachal STPP-IV
Three contractors, namely -- National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), TRF Limited (TRF) and Simplex