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ADB hails Powergrid's implementation of sub-project

ADB hails Powergrid's implementation of sub-project

ADB has applauded Powergrid for implementing the Environmental Management Plan.

Six Indian hydropower projects stuck for want of clearances

Six NHPC-run hydel projects are stuck due to lack of environmental clearances.

Japan seeks LNG for its thermal power plants

Japanese firms are negotiating to buy a $4.4 billion stake in Australia's Wheatstone gas field as Japan shores up energy supplies.

Alstom to set up Vietnam's first wind turbine repair centre

Alstom will be set up to operate a wind turbine repair centre in Vietnam's southern province of Ba Ria, Vung Tau.

Vietnam to generate new 1,850MW from coal-fired plants

Vietnam PM Nguyen Tan Dung Tan Dung has approved a development plan to build coal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 1,850MW.

Malaysian firm helps develop Vietnam's wind energy sector

Timar Wind Solar Energy Malaysia will invest US$800 million in development of new renewable energy technology  in Ninh Thuan.

Indonesia to invest $367M in geothermal power plants

The Indonesian government will spend $367 million or Rp 3.4 trillion coming from its State Investment Agency to construct geothermal power plants.

Hybrid renewable technologies to be tapped for Asia Pacific

PHI Group will provide Global Sun Wind & Power Corp with patented hybrid renewable energy technologies to be utilized in Southeast Asia, India, Australia and Papua New Guinea.

No objection certificates required for Chittagong power plant

The Bangladesh High Court ordered against the setting up the Anwora Power Plant without obtaining ‘no objection’ certificates.

China resumes nuclear power expansion

China is set to resume its nuclear power projects next month.

Japan calls for 15% power savings in western region

Businesses and consumers in western Japan were urged by the government to save 15 percent of power this summer due to the closure of all nuclear reactors.

Japan pays the price for shutting down its nuclear reactors

Another casualty of Japan’s decision to temporarily forgo nuclear energy is cleaner air.

Giving up nuclear energy not an option for India

India’s Prime Minister said India’s situation is far different from that of Fukushima.

Ventyx acquisition strengthens ABB lead in EAM software market

The company’s purchase of Mincom and Ventyx solidified its position as the second-largest supplier of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software worldwide, according to a study.

China’s slowdown dampens electricity demand

Power consumption remains flat in China, another symptom of the country’s deceleration.

China dead set on becoming world leader in cleantech

A new report outlines China’s determination to lead the world in cleantech or green technology.

China's power consumption down in April

China's power consumption decelerated in April due to slowing industrial activities.