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Teesta-IV HEP: NHPC invites prequalification bids for civil works
Teesta-IV HEP: NHPC invites prequalification bids for civil works
State-run NHPC intends to prequalify companies for the civil works with respect to its 4x130 MW Teesta hydro-electric project (Stage-IV)
Alstom commissions eBoP package for Essar's Salaya project
Alstom T&D India has commissioned the eBoP package for the 2x660 MW power plant, located at Salaya in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
Alstom T&D India commissions eBoP package for Essar's Salaya project
Alstom T&D India, the market leader in electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) domain, has successfully commissioned the eBoP package for the
Indonesia's PLN to buy power from Indian IPP
Madhucon Project Ltd., an IPP from India, will sell electricity through an independent power producer mechanism at US$5.8099 per kWh to Indonesia's PT PLN.
The electric car is more expensive and pollutes more?
To answer this question, we must understand what is behind the price and pollution.
The Asian grid from the Middle East perspective
Super grid is on the card now. Growing fashion of establishing interconnections is now serving a purpose, linking diversified resources of energy production and connecting remotely located options of renewable with the load centers which are far away from production points.
Using technology to recruit in Asian power markets
Industries all over the world are continually facing hurdles when it comes to recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. Besides the common challenges, the power industry has experienced additional setbacks related to an aging workforce and poor public perception.
Russian EPC in Asia: a roadmap for a new solution in the power sector
One of the hottest topics amongst sponsors, contractors and financiers involved in Asia’s power sector today is the growing competition felt by all participants in the industry.
A revolution in current transformer testing
Different test devices and methods are used in the market to verify the performance of current transformers during development, production, installation and maintenance. This article describes a new and innovative solution to test current transformers at all lifecycle stages by using a revolutionary testing method called "the modeling concept".
The radical change in Asia's physical coal market
April 18, 2012 - On January 3, 2012, Platts launched a daily 7-45 day forward FOB Newcastle 5500 kcal/kg Net As Received thermal coal price assessment, the first publisher to do so.
Will Japan survive this power shortfall?
Japan's electricity sector is creating a new frontier when it comes to electricity market planning. Go back just over twelve months and approximately 30% of generation came from nuclear power.
Ho Chi Minh City wind farm to be built
It’s a go for a massive wind power hub that will supply Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam with 200MW of power.
Lower fuel subsidies mean more renewable energy
It will demand heavy investments and political will to increase the share of renewable energy sources in Indonesia’s total energy mix from the current 5% to 17% by 2025.
TNB earmarks $3.1B for increased generating capacity
Tenaga Nasional Bhd will spend about RM9.7 billion or US$3.1 billion in the next five years to increase electricity generating capacity in Malaysia.
UGL, CH2M Hill to build combined cycle plant in Australia
UGL in joint venture with engineering, procurement and construction firm CH2M Hill, has won a $550m contract from JKC Australia LNG to build a combined cycle power plant for the Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Australia's Northern Territory.
Project to make Can Gio a wind power center
A 200MW project worth US$480 million is in the works to make Can Gio Biosphere Reserve the largest wind power center in the southern region.
BGR Energy bags Rs 1,855 cr order from Meja Urja Nigam
BGR Energy has won Rs 1,855 crore order from Meja Urja Nigam Pvt Ltd for supply of super- critical boilers.
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