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Major rehabilitation commences on Toachi-Alluriquín tunnel, Ecuador
Wednesday, December 06, 2023 by The Electric Corporation of Ecuador (CELEC EP) has initiated crucial repair work on the Toachi-Alluriquín headrace tunnel, a pivotal component of the Toachi Pilatón hydroelectric...

Rowallan power station undergoes $30 million transformation
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 by Hydro Tasmania has announced that the Rowallan Power Station in north west Tasmania is set to undergo a comprehensive $30 million refurbishment, ensuring its continued operation for...

GE Vernova to upgrade two turbine and generator units at Cushman II hydropower plant
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 by GE Vernova's Hydro Power business has been tasked with upgrading the Cushman II hydropower plant by Tacoma Power. The project focuses on the refurbishment of two turbine and...

Bilfinger to work on expansion of Kruonis pumped storage plant, Lithuania
Friday, November 17, 2023 by Bilfinger, an industrial services provider, is supporting energy company Ignitis Gamyba to expand the Kruonis pumped storage hydroelectric plant in Lithuania. The project, in...

EPS boosts capacity by 100MW following successful Đerdap 1 refurbishment
Monday, November 06, 2023 by The extensive refurbishment of the Đerdap 1 hydropower plant in. Serbia has been successfully completed, heralding a significant increase in capacity for Elektroprivreda Srbije...

Unico Mechanical awarded $9.1 million contract for Fort Peck butterfly valve overhaul
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 by Unico Mechanical Corp., a provider of comprehensive overhaul and repair services for the hydroelectric power generation sector, has secured a significant contract from the US.Army...

Renovation complete at Grande Dixence hydroelectric project
Monday, October 23, 2023 by Grande Dixence SA marked a historic milestone on October 20, 2023, with the official inauguration of the fully refurbished Fionnay and Nendaz power stations and the penstock...

UNDP and Ukrhydroenergo sign MoU to evaluate and rebuild Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ukrainian hydropower generation company Ukrhydroenergo have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess and rectify...

Fortum announces modernization project for historic Untra hydropower plant in Sweden
Monday, October 02, 2023 by Fortum has unveiled an ambitious plan to breathe new life into the Untra hydropower plant, a historic facility dating back to 1911. With an investment exceeding SEK 700 million (over...

Ukrhydroenergo signs deal with GE Vernova to restore Ukrainian hydropower facilities
Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Ukrhydroenergo has inked a Memorandum of Collaboration with GE Vernova's Hydro Power business that will see the companies collaborate on the restoration and rejuvenation of...

GE Vernova completes first of six upgrades at Qairokkum hydropower plant, Tajikistan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by GE Vernova's hydropower business has successfully completed the upgrade of the first of six Kaplan turbine and generator units at the Qairokkum hydropower plant in the...

ASU and SRP collaborate on hydropower research projects for asset preservation and modernization
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 by Arizona State University (ASU) has joined forces with the Salt River Project (SRP) to embark on two research projects focused on preserving and maintaining value of the hydropower...

GE Vernova chosen to upgrade Grand Rapids hydropower plant in Canada
Monday, September 04, 2023 by GE Vernova's Hydro Power division has been selected by Manitoba Hydro to undertake the replacement of the Unit-4 Kaplan runner at the 479MW Grand Rapids Generating Station on...

GE Vernova chosen for Xiangjiaba project upgrade
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 by GE Vernova revealed today it has been selected by Yangtze Power to carry out a substantial upgrade for the Xiangjiaba Hydropower Plant located in China. GE’s work will span the...

Consortium of AFRY, Niras and Inuplan wins consultancy contract for Buksefjorden hydroelectric plant expansion
Tuesday, August 01, 2023 by A consortium comprising AFRY, NIRAS, and Inuplan has been selected to provide consultancy services for the expansion of Greenland's largest hydroelectric power plant, the...

Muela power station unit one successfully restored after year-long effort
Thursday, July 27, 2023 by The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has announced it has successfully restored and brought back Unit 1 at the Muela Power Station into operation. The unit had...

Ukraine initiates pilot project to rebuild Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant
Thursday, July 20, 2023 by The Government of Ukraine has given the green light to a pilot project aimed at rebuilding the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, which was destroyed in an explosion in early June.

GE Vernova's hydropower business to upgrade Rotorpoles at Aurland plant, Norway
Friday, June 30, 2023 by GE Vernova's hydropower business has been chosen by Hafslund Eco to provide new Rotorpoles for the 3x 280MW / 300 MVA water-cooled generators used by the Aurland 1 hydropower plant...

Works underway to improve reliability of Coolmunda Dam
Monday, June 19, 2023 by Coolmunda Dam, located near Inglewood in Australia, is undergoing various initiatives to bolster its reliability and improve the catchment's flood warning network. Dam operator,...