Latest Energy News
Alstom, Bardella Inaugurate Hydro Facility In Amazonian Region
Mechanical and Metallurgical Industry of the Amazon (IMMA), a joint venture formed by Alstom and Bardella, has been inaugurated in Porto Velho in the Brazilian state of Rondonia.
Published: 19-Mar-2010
Reservoir Signs LOI With Torno To Develop Hydro Projects In Serbia
Reservoir Capital (Reservoir) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Milan-based Torno Global Contracting to support the development of its Brodarevo 1 and 2 hydropower projects in Serbia and to jointly develop other energy and infrastructure business in the region.
Published: 18-Mar-2010
UK Offshore Energy Resources Hold Key To Low Carbon Future: ICE
Harnessing the UK’s abundant wind, tidal and wave resources could hold the key to tackling the UK’s energy crisis, as well as make a contribution to the economy with the creation of over 40,000 jobs, according to a report published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Published: 18-Mar-2010
DOE Selects Lockheed Martin To Advance OTEC Utility Power Plans
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Lockheed Martin to receive two grants to advance the technology commercialization of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC).
Published: 18-Mar-2010
UK’s Crown Estate Grants Ten Marine Energy Leases
The Crown Estate has unveiled the names of the successful bidders for commercial wave and tidal leasing round, for ten sites in Scotland’s Pentland Firth and Orkney waters.
Published: 17-Mar-2010
UK Unveils Action Plan For Development Of Marine Energy
Harnessing the full potential of marine energy could provide enough power for up to 15 million homes and save up to 70 million tonnes of C02 by 2050, according to the Marine Energy Action Plan released by UK government.
Published: 16-Mar-2010
Innergex Bags Power Purchase Contract For Hydro Projects In British Columbia
Innergex Renewable Energy (Innergex), a developer, owner and operator of hydroelectric facilities and wind energy projects in North America, has been selected by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) for a power purchase agreements (PPA) award for three run-of-river hydro projects submitted in response to the BC Hydro's 2008 Clean Power Call.
Published: 12-Mar-2010
Alstom Buys NAPES Assets To Strengthen US Hydropower Service Offering
Alstom, a company engaged in hydropower for new plants and refurbishment and services for existing plants, has acquired some of the assets of North American Phoenix - Energy Services (NAPES), a North American producer of control systems and speed governors for hydropower plants.
Published: 12-Mar-2010
GLU, Consolidated Water Power Sign LoI To Sell Hydroelectric Projects
Great Lakes Utilities (GLU) and Consolidated Water Power Company (CWPCo) have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to sell five CWPCo hydroelectric projects located along the Wisconsin River in DuBay, Stevens Point, Whiting, Biron and Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Published: 12-Mar-2010
GE, Plutonic Power In Talks With BC Hydro
GE Energy Financial Services and Plutonic Power are in discussions with BC Hydro on an energy purchase agreement for the proposed Upper Toba valley hydroelectric project along British Columbia's southwest coast. BC Hydro intends to award contracts under the Clean Power Call this month.
Published: 11-Mar-2010
