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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