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Breach in hydropower plant dam in Quang Tri Province
According to Le Van Quyen, chairman of the People’s Committee in Dakrong District in the central province of
Breach in hydropower plant dam in Quang Tri Province
According to Le Van Quyen, chairman of the People’s Committee in Dakrong District in the central province of
An Alternative Power Development Plan for Thailand
Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP) is the master investment plan for the country’s power system development prepared by the state-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). The official PDP 2010 reflects a planning process in crisis by selecting excessive amounts of controversial, expensive, risky, and polluting power plants over cheaper, cleaner, and safer alternatives, the PDP is at odds with both Thai energy policy as well as the interests of the vast majority of Thai people.
India to collaborate with the Swiss in renewable energy sector
India and Switzerland have agreed to explore avenues to increase cooperation in the field of renewable energy
Haryana to launch "feeder franchise" scheme to cut power losses
Haryana Power Distribution utilities have decided to launch scheme by handing over power
ABB to fortify electrical infrastructure in Sarawak
ABB plans to strenghten its presence in Sarawak by investing in engineering capabilities and creating more value for local customers.
Indonesia’s PLN to bid for Singaporean power projects
PLN will bid for a $145.5 million worth of Singaporean power projects through its subsidiary, PLN Batam.
Indonesia's geothermal sector attracts UK firm
BP Plc is assessing expansion in Indonesia via geothermal energy.
Java, Bali to get power from 660MW coal-fired Cirebon plant
The first unit of a coal-fired power plant in Cirebon, West Java with 660MW capacity can now help supply electricity to Bali and Java.
China National Petroleum Corporation to accept private equity in natural gas project
China National Petroleum Corporation has begun building China’s third pipeline that will move natural gas from the country's resource-rich western regions to the energy-deficient eastern regions.
Japan to have enough power for winter months
Despite the shutting down of all of its nuclear reactors, Japan will not face serious power shortages this winter.
First Solar to build power plants in Indonesia
First Solar will collaborate with PJB Services on bringing 100 megawatts of solar power projects to Indonesia.
China to invest $13B for nuke upgrade
China is looking to spend $12.74 billion by 2015 to upgrade the security of its nuclear facilities and radioactive contamination control to international standards.
Australian uranium for Indian nuclear power plants
Australia will consider selling uranium to India during the ongoing state visit of Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to India.
Solar power seen as the future for Bangladesh
Solar energy is the future of Bangladesh in resolving its energy shortage, according to German Ambassador in Bangladesh, Dr. Albrecht Conze.
Indonesian firms to help build power plant for Malaysia
Two Indonesian companies and a Malaysian company will develop a coal-fired power plant that would deliver electricity to Malaysia.
Medco to produce more power for PLN
Medco Power will build and operate a gas-fired power plant in Batam, Riau Island and sell the electricity produced to Perusahaan Listrik Negara.
PLN, GE to build Indonesian biomass power plant
General Electric and Perusahaan Listrik Negara will cooperate in developing a model renewable energy power plant in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.