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OPG’s Niagara hydro operations set for extensive multi-year refurbishment
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is gearing up for a comprehensive refurbishment project that will rejuvenate up to five hydroelectric stations in the Niagara Falls region, including...
Stantec supports Drax in upgrading Cruachan pumped storage scheme
Stantec has announced it has supported Drax in gaining approval from the Scottish Government to boost the generating capacity of the existing Cruachan pumped storage hydropower...
Andritz Hydro secures contract to modernize Cheongsong pumped storage plant in South Korea
Andritz Hydro has been awarded a contract by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) for the modernization and upgrade of the Cheongsong pumped storage plant located on the Gilan,...
Fortum to overhaul Malta hydropower plant, Sweden
Fortum has announced plans to undertake a significant modernization project for the Malta hydropower plant in Uvån, located in the municipality of Hagfors, Sweden. The...
Uniper and Deutsche Bahn forge green power partnership with new hydropower agreement
Uniper and Deutsche Bahn have finalized a five-year power purchase agreement that will see Uniper providing Deutsche Bahn with hydropower from power plants in Sweden,...
AFRY advices EnfraGen on award-winning Latin American deal
AFRY has announced it provided technical advisory services to EnfraGen in the acquisition of a 188MW renewable portfolio comprising hydro, wind, and solar power assets in Panama and...
Record-breaking surge as nearly 500 dams removed across Europe in 2023, report reveals
A surge in dam removals saw the elimination of nearly 500 barriers from waterways across the continent in 2023, as revealed in a report unveiled today by Dam Removal Europe
Death toll rises to seven following Bargi hydropower plant incident, Enel Green Power issues statement
Seven workers have been confirmed dead following the explosion at Enel Green Power’s hydroelectric power plant in Bargi, near Bologna, Italy. Rescuers recovered the bodies of...
Orrön Energy divests its 50% stake in Leikanger hydropower plant to Sognekraft
Orrön Energy AB has finalized the sale of its 50% stake in the 77MW Leikanger hydropower plant in Norway for approximately €53 million. The buyer, Sognekraft Produksjon AS, already...
Tarbela 5th Extension project set to start generating electricity in 2025
Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority has confirmed that the 1530MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project will commence electricity generation in 2025.
Capital Energy and Verbund Green Power join forces to develop pumped storage plants in Spain
Capital Energy and Verbund Green Power have solidified a strategic alliance to spearhead the development of pumped storage hydro plants in Spain.
Workers killed in incident at Enel hydropower plant
An explosion at Enel Green Power’s hydroelectric power plant in Bargi near Bologna, Italy, has claimed the lives of at least three workers, leaving four others still missing.
20th Geological Engineering Distinguished Lecture highlights mining dam safety
Dr. Violeta Martin, a Specialist Hydrotechnical Engineer at Knight Piésold Canada, 20th delivered the 20th Geological Engineering Distinguished Lecture in early April, with a talk...
Global energy sector maintains optimism amid political uncertainty, DNV report shows
Despite the looming threat of political unpredictability, the global energy sector remains steadfast in its optimism, as revealed by the latest report from DNV, an independent...
Lombardi expands operations in Australia with new Brisbane office
Engineering firm Lombardi has announced the opening of its latest office in Brisbane, marking a significant stride in its expansion efforts within the Australian market.
Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Scotland sold to Renfin & Hydropol Group
Glasgow-based Torishima Service Solutions Europe Limited has sold the assets and operations of the Glendevon Hydro Scheme in Dollar to Renfin & Hydropol Group, with legal advice...
Zungeru hydropower plant nearing completion as testing begins
The Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant in Nigeria has entered a crucial phase as testing commences, according to Federal Government announcements on Sunday, newswires have reported.
Milestone marked at Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project, Bhutan
Initial reservoir filling has started at the 1020MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project in Wangdue, Bhutan, with the project expected to be commissioned this year.
Call for nominations: Celebrating 75 years of hydropower excellence
As International Water Power & Dam Construction marks its remarkable 75th anniversary, we're thrilled to announce our May 2024 will be a special edition, containing a listing which...
