Regulation
GE to assist Japan on nuclear problems
GE to assist Japan on nuclear problems
General Electric is ready to assist Japan in tackling nuclear crisis, following three explosions at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Pakistan to increase power tariff
Pakistan will increase electricity tariff by 2 per cent and reduce fiscal deficit through tougher controls on expenditure and additional tax measures...
Korea's LNG offered to Japan's power companies
South Korea will provide LNG to Japanese power companies that turned off nuclear power plants due to the earthquake.
Four Fukushima nuclear reactors may now be damaged
A hydrogen blast hit the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant’s No. 4 reactor, bringing the number of the complex's damaged reactors possibly to four. It has a...
Bangladesh industries to conserve energy for cricket?
A DESCO circular asked all to keep shut their industries during the ongoing Cricket World Cup.
India, Bangladesh to jointly hold energy exhibit
An joint India and Bangladesh energy and electrical equipment exhibit will run for three days beginning May 21.
India to penalise solar firms for operation delays
The Indian Government plans to impose fines on solar firms that delay the commercial operations of their solar plants.
Tajikistan to help Pakistan build power plants
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon announced his country's readiness to extend cooperation for setting up power plants in Pakistan.
IAEA okays China-Pak agreement on nuclear reactors
The IAEA approved the safeguards agreement between Pakistan and China for building two new nuclear power reactors aat Chashma in Pakistan.
Brazil to help Pakistan's energy sector
Brazil intends to invest in the energy sector of Pakistan, according to Ambassador of Brazil to Pakistan, Alfredo Leoni.
Bangladesh seeks WB investment in power
The FBCCI sought World Bank investment in power under Public-Private Partnership, a newly devised development paradigm being followed worldwide.
CEA backs Uttar Pradesh power share claim on Rajghat project
The Central Electricity Authority supports Uttar Pradesh's claim for 50 per cent of power generated by the 45 MW inter-state Rajghat Hydro Electric...
Korea to back nuclear plant exports
South Korea plans to draw up a master plan to support future bids for overseas nuclear plant construction orders.
Korea exploring East European energy market
South Korea is looking for atomic and renewable energy cooperation with the East European energy market.
Thermal power generation groups in China record losses
China's five big power generation groups recorded total losses of 13.719 billion yuan from thermal power generation in 2010.
Power shortage may hit Vietnam's textile exports
Vinatex feels it will struggle to execute textile export orders due to the expected power cuts in the dry season.
No more arbitrary blackouts to meet China's energy-saving target
China will not allow local governments to set blackouts to meet energy-saving targets.
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Entering the age of electricity in Asia