Regulation
Wujing co-generation starts commercial operations
Wujing co-generation starts commercial operations
Wujing co-generation modification project's Unit 8 passed 168-hour test running simultaneous with the desulphurisation and de-Nox systems. That marked...
Copenhagen Carousel
The three ring circus that was COP-15 has long since packed up leaving behind recriminations and all sorts of “I told you so’s”.
Xinchang plant's Unit 2 passes run test
Unit 2 of Xinchang Power Plant passed the 168-hour test running indicating that it was fully commissioned. The 2×660MW USC coal-fired generation units...
Explore the minds of nuclear experts
The nuclear power industry has since lived up to its promise made in 1970's to produce electricity reliably and cheaply. Nonetheless, many questions...
CLP appoints Lancaster as Managing Director
Richard Lancaster has been appointed Managing Director of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, succeeding Mrs. Betty Yuen.
Indian Energy gets financing for Theni Project
Indian Energy has received in-principle approval for financing of their entire Theni Project from the State Bank of India.
Meralco reduces generation charge in December
From US$0.0911/kWh in November, Meralco's generation charge was computed at US$0.0006 less per kilowatthour this December at US$0.0906.
HK Electric to freeze 2010 tariffs
HK Electric will freeze tariffs for 2010 despite anticipated rising fuel costs to help Hong Kong recover from the financial crisis.
An improved energy mix for China
According to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), the country is likely to continue reducing investment into coal fired power plants as the...
Singapore 4th quarter electricity tariff up by 12.71%
Electricity tariff for Singaporean households will increase by US$0.017 per kWh to US$0.1534 per kWh. On average, taking into account the tariffs for...
Macau residents, SMEs to pay lower tariffs
CEM's Tariff A, covering consumers from residential and small and medium enterprises, remain unchanged at US$.0288 per kWh.
Higher oil prices push Singapore 2Q power tariff up
The electricity tariff for Singapore households for the second quarter increased from US$.0087 cents per kWh to US$.1338 per kWh.
KEPCO blames Korean govt for woes
KEPCO is putting the blame on the Korean government for its operating loss of US$2.75 billion and current net loss of US$2.215 billion. The deficit...
China Resources Power gets approval for two wind farms
China Resources Power has obtained approval from the PRC Government to operate Qiaowan Phase I Wind Farm and Dahao Wind Farm.
Unit 7 of TEPCO nuclear station to restart
TEPCO gained approval to restart unit No.7 of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station from concerned political units.
Meralco to implement performance-based rates
The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Meralco's rate translation under Performance-Based Regulation.
Lower oil prices reduce Singapore power tariff
Singapore Power reduced the electricity tariff for households by 21.37 percent for the second quarter of 2009. This amounts to a reduction from 22.93...
Commentary
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