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Nepali industries to promote renewable energy
Confederation of Nepali Industries and Alternative Energy Promotion Centre have signed an MoU to promote renewable energy.
Nepali industries to promote renewable energy
Confederation of Nepali Industries and Alternative Energy Promotion Centre have signed an MoU to promote renewable energy.
Pakistan asks WB to weigh up power import from India
A pre-feasibility report is being prepared by the World Bank to assess the viability of Pakistan importing power from India.
Cummins first with grid code compliant gen sets
Germany is setting the pace in grid compliance and gen set manufacturer Cummins are the first to market with a code compliant gen set, say the firm’s managing director Willi Vogtner and executive director Vikrant Aggarwal. The new laws come into place from January 1, 2013 and stipulate the requirements for generating units feeding into the grid. Other countries such as France will soon follow, and it is likely that these standards will likely become global ones.
China's Sinohydro to build $382M Sri Lankan dam
The Sri Lankan government has handed over the contract to construct the Moragahakanda dam to the Sinohydro Corporation.
Kudankulam nuclear plant about ready to go online
A controversial Indian nuclear power moves closer to becoming operational.
NPCC privitization likely to be finalized in June
The open bidding of Pakistan's National Power Construction Corporation is expected to take place in June.
GAIL scouting CDM consultant for its 5MW solar project
GAIL India Limited is looking to hire a clean development mechanism consultant for its 5 MW solarphotovoltaic power plant in Rajasthan.
Suzlon to develop 2500MW wind projects in India
Suzlon has signed an expression of interest with the Indian state of Karnataka to develop 2500MW of wind-powered electricity over the next five years.
Alstom and Druk Green to provide hydropower services in Bhutan
Alstom and Druk Green will provide repair services for hydro runners and other underwater parts of hydropower plants. A state-of-the-art hydropower service centre will be established by the groups at Jigmeling, Gelephu under Sarpang Dzongkhag district of Bhutan. This strategic partnership will be implemented as a joint venture with a shareholding of 49% for Alstom and 51% for Druk Green. The corresponding agreement was signed in Bhutan by Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Druk Green and Alain Spohr, Unit Managing Director, Alstom Hydro India.
KEC International wins $65.17M transmission in Tamil Nadu
KEC International has secured an order worth Rs 361 crore or US$65.17 million for a 400 kV double circuit transmission line to be set up in Tamil Nadu.
BHEL commissions 250 MW thermal unit at Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh added 6MU ofelectricty toits grid with the commissioning of a 250 MW unit at the Harduaganj Thermal Power Station.
NTPC-UPRVUNL JV signs Rs 7,575 crore loan agreement for 1,320 MW power project
Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited, a joint venture (JV) between the country's largest power company by
Move to club D-6 gas supply to power plants: GAIL supports move but wants PNGRB to have a say
GAIL has expressed support to the move of the Ministry of Power to club KG D-6 gas supplies against
NHPC to pull plug on 3 discoms for non-payment of dues
Power may be regulated by National Hydro Power Corporation to three discoms, one each in Assam, Mizoram and Meghalaya.
Bangladesh to get 5,000MW from nuclear by 2030
To augment electricity production, Bangladesh will produce 5,000 megawatts of electricity from nuclear energy by 2030.
Conergy and Ensunt to jointly deliver a solar power plant in Pakistan
Conergy and Ensunt will collaborate on a 50MW solar power plant project for the DACC Power Generation Company Limited in Pakistan.