FERC seeks hydro pilot projects to study two-year licensing process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking pilot projects to investigate the feasibility of a two-year licensing process for hydropower development at non-powered...
Obayashi wins civil engineering contract for Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project in Laos
Obayashi has won a contract from Nam Ngiep 1 Power to provide civil engineering works for the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project in Laos....
BC Hydro seeks bids for intake gates for 47MW Ladore hydro project in Canada
The BC Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) has solicited bids from the interested parties to supply intake gates for the 47MW Ladore hydroelectric...
IFC becomes 15% equity partner in Upper Trishuli-1 hydro power project in Nepal
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has become 15% equity partner in the 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 hydroelectric project in Nepal with an investment of $3m....
OPT and Mitsui sign agreement to commercialize PowerBuoy wave power technology
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding have entered into a new agreement to develop and commercialize OPT's PowerBuoy technology. ...
Kosgulana Hydro Company to build new hydro power plant in Sri Lanka
Japan-based Kosgulana Hydro Company has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka to establish a new mini hydro power plant...
NYPA overhauls first turbine generator unit at Niagara project’s Lewiston pump-generating plant
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has completed the upgradation of first of 12 pump-turbines at the Niagara hydroelectric power project’s Lewiston pump-generating plant...
Nigeria signs agreement for Zungeru hydro plant development
The government of Nigeria has signed an agreement with a consortium of China National Electric and Engineering Corporation (CNEEC) and SinoHydro for the construction...
Alterra resumes power generation at Montrose hydro facility in Canada
Alterra Power has resumed power generation at the Montrose hydro facility located in the Toba Valley, approximately 80km northeast of Powell River on BC’s...
TrustPower secures 35-year resource consent for 80MW Matahina Hydropower Scheme
New Zealand power developer TrustPower has secured a 35-year resource consent from the Environment Court to operate the 80MW Matahina Hydropower Scheme, located on...
