Staff Reporter

Pakistan inks $840M WB loan for hydel plant expansion

Pakistan inks $840M WB loan for hydel plant expansion

Pakistan signed an $840 million World Bank loan for the Tarbela IV hydropower project extension to produce an additional 1,400 megawatts.

Cummins Power Generation releases two new genset models

Cummins has a new low range and medium range genset for the global market.

Pakistan working on 20,000MW hydropower projects

Hydropower projects with cumulative generation capacity of about 20,000MW are currently in progress in Pakistan.

Australia's largest solar power project reaches milestone

The Greenough River Solar Farm in Western Australia moves closer to completion.

Philippine “green financing” program extended

Renewable energy projects demand huge investments and a pioneering Philippine program supporting RE will continue.

Indonesian utilities to generate CBM electricity for Sangatta, Muaera Enim

Indonsia's PLN and PHE will team up to develop coal bed methane for electricity in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, and Muaera Enim, South Sumatra.

Reliance's 1,200MW Rosa TPP to shut due to coal shortage

Reliance Power`s 1,200 MW Rosa Thermal Power Plant is faced with serious coal supply disruptions that it may be forced to shut down the plant.

Bangladesh to ensure continous electricity supply for industries

The Bangladesh Power Development Board plans to ensure continous electricity supply for industries and well-off consumers through dedicated lines.

Work begins on 1.76GW Xiaonanhai Dam along Yangtze River

China's Three Gorges Corp began construction of a US$4.75 billion dam would be the last in a series of 12 dams along the Yangtze.

Vietnam Ministry reveals solar rooftop to symbolize green energy

The roof of the Trade Ministry headquartershas a "solar power station" that generates nearly 16,000 kWh of electricity a year.

Indonesia should rebuff nuclear energy and focus on renewables instead

There are no nuclear power plants in Indonesia and it should stay that way.

China and Turkey agree to cooperate on nuclear energy projects

Both countries end 27 years of indifference to forge deals on nuclear energy and other investments.

Indus Hydro's Nalo hydro project gets environmental clearance

The 360 MW Nalo hydro electric project has accorded environmental clearance for pre-construction activities.

Thailand Joins the Solar Fast Lane

Solar Power Company will put up 34 solar plants totalling 204 MW in Isaan by the end of 2012.

Southern Philippine province open to nuke plant proposal

Officials of South Cotabato in southern Phlippines are considering the proposal to establish a nuclear power plant in the province.

Pakistan minister wants wind power plants on small rivers

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani emphasized the need to execute wind power projects on small rivers to resolve electricity shortage.

Japan to build its largest solar energy plant this year

Electric power derived from solar energy has just taken a great surge forward in Japan.