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China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions
China and USA partner to cut carbon emissions
The world’s two biggest rivals in renewable energy decide to cooperate for the good of both countries.
Japanese firms to build massive solar power project in Canada
When completed, the solar project will have a combined output capacity of over 100,000 kilowatts.
Two Japanese nuclear reactors to return to operation
Japan’s idled nuclear reactors will once again produce electricity despite widespread public opposition to nuclear energy.
Indian, Korean groups to collaborate in exploring overseas markets
Power Exchange India and Korea Power Exchange will collaborate on exploring strategic initiatives in overseas power markets.
Jakarta threatened with blackouts due to gas shortage
The shortage of gas supply to PLN's gas-fired power plants in Muara Karang, is raising fears of possible blackouts in Jakarta.
Bangladesh paper to be presented in Rio renewable energy conference
The Bangladesh Power Division will place a country paper on renewable energy’s needs and prospects in the country at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development.
Azerbaijan offers investment in Pakistan's power sector
The government of Azerbaijan expressed its willingness to invest in Pakistan's power sector, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Japan approves two reactor restarts
Japan has approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition.
Japan reactor restarts should boost uranium shares
The restart of Japan's two reactors could spark a rally by uranium-mining shares, which have languished since the March 2011 disaster.
Japan may set up new atomic regulatory body
A new law requires the setting up a new nuclear regulator in Japan around September.
Saudi Prince interested to invest in Bangladesh's power sector
Saudi Arabia is interested to invest in Bangladesh, including its power sector.
ABB completes automation of Australian substation
ABB has completed its first commercial substation automation system at Loganlea for Australian utility company, Powerlink.
Westinghouse to build nuclear power plant in India
Westinghouse will construct AP1000 nuclear power plants at the Mithivirdi site in Gujarat, India.
Mistake of KEPCO worker causes power outage at Samsung
A power failure at a Samsung plant halted production of liquid crystal display panels.
KEPCO wants more nuclear deals
Korea Electric Power Corp. CEO Kim Joong-kyum is hoping to win other large contracts to build nuclear facilities.
The benefits of condition monitoring & condition based maintenance
My friends at Asian Power asked if I would do an article so I decided to do one on what I know best - Rotating Equipment Maintenance.
Reducing diesel power plant HFO bill
The first half of 2012 saw fossil fuel prices skyrocketed to new highs. Heavy Fuel Oil ( HFO ) cSt180 went up to a ceiling of USD800 per ton.
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