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Welcome to the official website for International Water Power and Dam Construction magazine (IWP&DC), where you’ll find essential information on the hydro power and dams industry, from the latest details on embankment dams, spillways and Kaplan and Francis turbines, through to flood management plans, tunnelling projects and generator refurbishment. New users who require more information should click here
Energais de Portugal (EDP) has be named as the winning bidder for the 65-year operating concession for two hydro plants – Fridao and Alvito – in Portugal for a Euro161.7M (US$257M) offer in addition to the base value of Euro70M (US$111M).
Last year the US Army Corps of Engineers classified the Center Hill Dam project as ‘high risk’ due to worsening foundation seepage. The first of three construction contracts to rehabilitate the dam is now underway, and here Linda Adcock and Robert Brimm presents details of the work involved in ensuring the long term stability of the dam
As worldwide attention focused on the Grand Inga scheme during a recent meeting held in London, UK, Neil Ford investigates just how close the 40GW project is to becoming a reality
