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Work starts on major new hydro project in China
Construction work has started on the 2.24GW Yebatan hydropower project on the Jinsha River in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
RusHydro to level Zagorskaya PSPP-2 building
RusHydro has announced it is to begin implementation of measures aimed at levelling the Zagorskaya pumped storage power plant No. 2 (PSPP-2) building, after subsidence was found in...
First unit at Rogun officially launched
The first of six units at the 3600MW Rogun hydroelctric project in Tajikistan was officially inaugurated in a ceremony today by the country’s president Emomali Rahmon.
Construction of Diamer Basha, Mohmand dams to start in FY 2018-19
Construction work on the 4500MW Diamer Basha Dam and the 800MW Mohmand Dam projects in Pakistan will start in fiscal year 2018-19, WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain has confirmed.
Further tunneling work for Strabag on Chile’s Alto Maipo project
Construction group Strabag has been awarded an additional contract valued at €800 million for a further construction section at the 530MW Alto Maipo hydropower complex in Chile. The...
India’s Kishanganga project inaugurated, Pakul Dul hits milestone
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated the 330MW Kishanganga hydroelectric project in a ceremony on 19 May, and has laid the Foundation Stone of the Pakal...
Neelum Jhelum set to start commercial operations as first unit completes reliability test
The first unit of the Neelum Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan has successfully completed a reliability test, paving the way for its commercial operation.
Milestone for Naitwar Mori project, India
A major milestone has been reached at the 60MW Naitwar Mori hydroelectric project in Uttarkashi with the project’s foundation stone having been laid.
Consortium finalizes deal for Site C
Civil works on the Site C hydroelectric project in British Columbia are expected to start soon following the signing of a $1.6 billion contract for the scheme.
Tarbela 4th Extension starts generating power
Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has marked a milestone at the Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project as the project’s first unit began generating electricity...
Reservoir filling starts at Neelum Jhelum
Reservoir filling has started at the 969MW Neelum Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan, as the project nears completion.
SMEC engaged on Queensland dam project
SMEC has been commissioned by Seqwater to undertake environmental and regulatory approvals for the Six Mile Creek Dam Upgrade project, located at Lake Macdonald, west of Noosa in Queensland.
Construction starts on 16GW Baihetan project, China
Construction has started on the 16GW Baihetan hydropower project on China’s Jinsha River – expected to be the world’s second largest hydropower plant once complete in 2022.
AES Gener looking for new contractor for Alto Maipo as costs rise
AES Gener has said it expects costs to rise on the 531MW Alto Maipo hydropower project in Chile, as the company looks to find a new contractor following termination of a...
Construction plans for Lake Oroville spillways project approved
California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced it has received final approval to proceed with its 2017 construction plan for the Lake Oroville Spillways Emergency...
UK’s first Kobelco CKE2500G-2 helps deliver hydro project
Kent-based Hawks Crane Hire has used the UK’s first Kobelco CKE2500G-2 crane to help deliver the Sandford Lock Hydro scheme, at the Lasher Weir on the River Thames near Oxford.
WAPDA gives updates on major projects
The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has provided updates on development of a number of major hydropower projects in the country.
Sarawak Energy awards Baleh civil works to China-Sarawak JV
Sarawak Energy Berhad has awarded the main civil works contract for the 1285MW Baleh Hydroelectric Project in Malaysia to a joint venture of China Gezhouba Group Company Limited...
Shuakhevi project completed in Georgia
Indian power company Tata Power has announced that Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL) - its joint venture with Norway's Clean Energy Invest AS Norway and the World Bank’s IFC...
