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Conference to boost RE growth in Indonesia
Conference to boost RE growth in Indonesia
Indonesia will hold an international conference to draw international investment into new and green energy sources.
BP to hunt for geothermal energy in Indonesia
Indonesia’s President said the world’s third largest energy company will help Indonesia develop its geothermal resources.
India's NHPC zeroes in on Bhutan projects
Details of a joint venture company for developing 770 MW Chamkharchhu-1 hydro power project will be finalized soon between NHPC and the Bhutan government.
Kyushu Electric to increase Q3 oil, gas purchases by 44%
Kyushu Electric Power expects to buy 2.6 million kilolitres, or 16.4 million barrels, of oil and liquefied natural gas equivalent in the July-September period.
Kansai Electric to utilize mothballed oil-fired unit
Kansai Electric plans to test run an ageing 450 megawatt oil-fired unit at its Kainan plant in mid-July.
Bangladesh offers expensive non-stop electricity to industries
Bangladesh has offered uninterrupted power supply to manufacturing and export-oriented firms from June 1 for higher charges.
Gas Turbines Conference tackles operations and maintenance issues
A panel of experts and key guests explore current best practices and cost-effective measures at the 6th Annual Gas Turbines.
Cooperation Covenant for the Chandgana Power Project construction set
Prophecy Coal and Energy Authority agree on terms guaranteeing the delivery of the project by the 1st Quarter of 2016.
China takes the U.S. to court over alleged RE violations
Two of the world’s leaders in renewable energy accuse each other of unfair trade practices.
China in multi-billion dollar campaign to promote renewable energy
China intends to spend some US$27 billion to advance solar power, wind power and develop hybrid technologies. It aims to boost its use of renewable energy to 15% of overall energy consumption.
First Gen still pursuing Angat hydropower plant
First Gen Corp. is hoping a favorable Supreme Court decision would allow it to acquire the 246-megawatt Angat hydroelectric power plant in the province of Bulacan.
Philippines' agri department to build 40 mini hydro power plants
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture hopes to generate at least 20MW by putting up 40 mini-hydroelectric power plants in all irrigation systems in the country. to help ease the power crisis.
Central Negros to have enough power from coop until 2015
Central Negros Electric Cooperative will have sufficient power supply until 2015 and that power shortage will be addressed after that.
Reliance Power synchronises Samalkot units in record time
Two units of 2,400 MW gas-based Samalkot power plant in Andhra Pradesh are now awaiting gas allocation from pooled domestic and imported sources.
Cummins Power Generation introduces DMC 1500 Paralleling System
The DMC 1500 Paralleling System features Cummins Power Generation’s PowerCommand microprocessor-based control technology.
Most Japanese firms oppose nuclear power
About three in four Japanese companies support abandoning nuclear power as a source of electricity.
Bangladesh Becomes UN Partner on Energy for All
Bangladesh Becomes UN Partner on Energy for All
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