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SNC-Lavalin Contracted to Construct Waneta Hydropower Expansion

SNC-Lavalin, an Engineering and construction company, has succeeded in getting the $587 million contract to construct the Waneta Expansion.

28 Oct 2010

Iran and Armenia Unveiled Plans to Construct Hydro Power Facilities over River Aras

The Energy Ministers of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran who met at Yerevan have unveiled the intention of the countries to begin construction of two hydro-electric power production facilities over their border by next year.

20 Oct 2010

Jammu and Kashmir to Increase Power Production

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has introduced a three level power production plan to generate 5,000 MW of electricity within the state in the subsequent five to six years period.

20 Oct 2010

Nanotechnology Used to Purify Drinking Water

With almost one billion people lacking access to clean, safe drinking water, scientists are reporting development and successful initial tests of an inexpensive new filtering technology that kills up to 98 percent of disease-causing bacteria in water in seconds without clogging.

13 Oct 2010

A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Baishan Long Run Water Conservancy Development Sign EPC Contract

A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd, a supplier of distributed power generation modules in China and a producer of wind turbines, has declared the signing of an agreement with Baishan Long Run Water Conservancy.

7 Oct 2010

Sinohydro Inclined Towards Hydro Project in Liberia

Sinohydro, a top dam builder in China, is interested as well as inclined towards a hydro power project in Liberia.

1 Oct 2010

Endesa to Fund $837 Million for El Quimbo Hydro Facility

Endesa will be investing $837 million towards the construction of the El Quimbo hydro facility.

30 Sep 2010

Nexus Ventures Receives Approval for Hydro-Power Project in Nepal

International Nexus Ventures has received the approval for its hydro-power project in Nepal. Thus, the company has been rewarded for its faith imposed in this project. The company’s decision towards committing funding for this small hydro-power project stood vindicated following various entrepreneurs approaching the management for tentative proposals towards acquisition.

30 Sep 2010

Russian RusHydro to Launch Wind and Hydro Plants in Kazakhstan

RusHydro is the largest hydropower company in Russia, and considering the overall installed capacity, it is second biggest globally. The company is all set to launch wind and hydro facilities in Kazakhstan.

30 Sep 2010

Hydro to Improve Rjukan Hydropower System

The Rjukan power production includes Mæl, Moflåt, Vemork, Frøystul, and Såheim power plants with a collective annual power production of around 3 terawatt hours or 30% of the company’s total hydro power production.

29 Sep 2010