Myanmar government to import 1,000 MW of electricity from China
The Myanmar government has decided to import 1,000 MW of electricity from China’s grid network developer China […]
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Myanmar government to import 1,000 MW of electricity from China
Myanmar government approves a Euro 35.7 million loan by AFD
The Myanmar government has approved a Euro 35.7 million loan by Agence Française de Développement to upgrade […]
Nepal’s NEA commissions 220 kV Trishuli–Kathmandu line
State-owned electric utility Nepal Electricity Authority has commissioned the 45 km long 220 kV Trishuli–Kathmandu transmission line. […]
Bangladesh’s PGCB invites bids for Kachua GIS substation
State-owned Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited has invited international competitive bids for the design, supply, installation, […]
China’s National Energy Administration has issued the final policy paper on the renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which […]
Thailand’s cabinet approves PDP 2018-2037
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the Power Development Plan 2018-2037 (PDP 2018). As per the plan, about 56 […]
GPSC to invest $757 million in 250 MW energy recovery unit
The board of Thailand-based Global Power Synergy Public Company Limited (GPSC) has approved a plan to invest […]
260 MW Hanuman wind farm commissioned in Thailand
Thailand-based Energy Absolute Public Company has commissioned the 260 MW Hanuman wind farm in Chaiyaphum, one of […]
ADB announces first drawdown of funds for Jawa-1 project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the first drawdown of funds under a financing package totalling over […]
Vietnam’s EVN conducts testing 500 kV Vinh Tan–Song May–Tan Uyen line
State-owned Electricity of Vietnam Group subsidiary National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) has successfully conducted testing of the […]
ABB secures order from Japan’s Chubu Electric Power Company
The Swiss-Swedish engineering firm ABB has secured an order from Japan’s Chubu Electric Power Company for the […]
Japan-based Osaka Gas Company shelves plan to build 1.2 GW coal-fired power plant
Japan-based Osaka Gas Company Limited has shelved its plan to build a 1.2 GW coal-fired power plant […]
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to cease financing new coal-fired power projects
Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) will cease financing new coal-fired power generation projects after July 1, […]
Singapore-based Keppel secures contract from Danish company Ørsted
Singapore-based Keppel FELS Limited has secured a contract from the Danish renewable energy company Ørsted to support […]
Uganda’s UETCL commissions 220 kV Kawanda–Masaka line
State-owned Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has commissioned and operationalised the 220 kV Kawanda–Masaka transmission line […]
Guarantee Risk Solar Energy and Bushveld Energy to develop solar projects in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe-based private company Guarantee Risk Solar Energy and South Africa-based Bushveld Energy will jointly develop three solar […]
Egypt’s EETC completes first phase of 500 kV Egypt–Sudan interconnection
The state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company has completed the first phase of the 500 kV Egypt–Sudan interconnection […]
Siemens secures three contracts worth $784.2 million from Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity
German energy engineering firm Siemens has bagged three contracts worth $784.2 million from Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity […]
AGL Energy to build 250 MW pumped storage project in Australia
Australian utility AGL Energy Limited has signed a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources Limited to build a […]
Sweco AB receives contract for rehabilitation of Cahora Bassa in Mozambique
European engineering consultancy company Sweco AB has received a $5.2 million contract related to the rehabilitation of […]