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Pascal Radue named President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy Hydro business
GE Renewable Energy has appointed Pascal Radue as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Hydro business, based in Paris.
Arnaud Bellanger to lead Statkraft's French hydro division
Statkraft has announced the appointment of Arnaud Bellanger as managing director of the hydropower division in France.
Markus Rieck becomes new CSO of Voith Hydro
Markus Rieck has taken up position as CSO responsible for sales, marketing and product management of Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG (CSO).
IHA launches fellow membership for hydro professionals
Experienced professionals working in the hydropower community can now apply to become a Fellow of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).
Michael Rogers named new president of ICOLD
Michael Rogers has been elected as the new president of the International Commission of Large Dams (ICOLD), taking over from outgoing president Anton Schleiss.
New applicants sought for Women in Hydropower Mentorship Program
The Women in Hydropower Mentorship Program has announced that it is now accepting applications.
Mass resignations at Manitoba Hydro Board
Several members of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board have resigned, claiming that the government of Manitoba has lost confidence in the board.
Panel of experts wanted for Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is inviting Expressions of Interest from engineering specialists interested in serving on the Panel of Experts for Phase II of...
New director for California DWR in wake of Oroville report
Karla Nemeth has been appointed the director of the California Department of Water Resources following the exit of previous director Grant Davis, shortly after the release of...
IHA Board election results announced
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has announced the results of the 2017-2019 IHA Board elections.
Ken Hansen receives lifetime achievement award from USSD
Kenneth D. (Ken) Hansen has been selected by the US Society on Dams (USSD) to receive its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Ken Hansen is one of the most widely recognized...
Gessesse to lead MWH’s hydropower operations in East Africa
MWH, now part of Stantec, a global engineering, consulting and construction firm, has appointed Aklile Gessesse to lead the company’s waterpower and dams group in Ethiopia. Gessesse...
MWH names David Rupay as new leader of Canadian hydropower operations
MWH, now part of Stantec, has announced it has hired David Rupay to lead the company’s Canadian hydropower and dam operations. Rupay will serve as the client service manager – Canada...
New president for Brüel & Kjær Vibro
Brüel & Kjær Vibro, supplier of machine protection and condition monitoring systems and solutions for rotating machinery, has named Roderik Wiedemeier as President and Managing Director.
Rick Miller receives Dr. Kenneth Henwood Award
One of the hydropower industry’s most prestigious awards has been given to Rick Miller, in recognition of his dedication to hydropower throughout his career, which has spanned nearly...
Dam honours in hall of fame
The National Inventors Hall of Fame, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has announced that the 2016 inductees include Harriet Strong.
US hydro industry mourns death of Julie Keil
Julie A Keil, a prominent figure in the US hydro industry for many years, sadly died on 24 November. Her most recent posts were held at GEI consultants and as chair of the Low...
Dambuster medal auction will help build lifesaving sand dam
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bar awarded to Flight Lieutenant John Vere, who subsequently became one of the central figures of the legendary Dambusters raid in 1943, is to...
HR Wallingford scientist receives US government award for heroism
HR Wallingford’s Professor Andrew Manning has been awarded the Exemplary Act Award by the US Department of the Interior’s US Geological Survey (USGS), in recognition of a heroic act...
