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Tunnel breakthrough achieved at Tanahu hydropower project, Nepal
23 April, 2024
A major milestone has been reached at the 140MW Tanahu hydropower project in Nepal with breakthrough of the 1.4km headrace tunnel achieved, meaning the project is now 50% complete.

Peel Ports to harness hydropower at QEII Dock, England
23 April, 2024
Peel Ports Group, one of the UK's major port operators, has revealed plans to implement hydropower technology at its Queen Elizabeth II Dock in Eastham in England. This initiative aligns with Peel Ports' overarching goal to achieve net-zero status across its operations by 2040.

Model applications
22 April, 2024
Recent research has highlighted the important role modelling plays in water management and how it can assist with the large-scale adoption of freshwater infrastructure, as well as promote a greater understanding of sedimentation

EIB funds hydropower and solar projects in Bhutan
22 April, 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has initiated its first-ever project in Bhutan, one of only three net carbon-negative nations worldwide. The project, supported by a 30-year loan of €150 million, focuses on enhancing Bhutan's renewable energy infrastructure, particularly through new solar photovoltaic and hydropower schemes under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative.

Rastolita hydropower project nears completion amid Ministerial visit
22 April, 2024
Romania’s Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests, Mircea Fechet, led a thorough inspection of the nearing-completion Rastolita hydropower development site in Mures County in early April, underscoring the project's imminent contribution to the nation's renewable energy infrastructure.

US hydropower generation expected to rise by 6% in 2024 following last year's Lows
18 April, 2024
After experiencing its lowest levels since 2001 in the previous year, hydropower electricity generation in the US is anticipated to surge by 6% in 2024, according to forecasts from the US Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released this April. This increase is expected to bring hydropower generation to a total of 250 billion kWh within the power sector.

OPG’s Niagara hydro operations set for extensive multi-year refurbishment
18 April, 2024
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 the Sir Adam Beck I and II stations.

Stantec supports Drax in upgrading Cruachan pumped storage scheme
18 April, 2024
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 station through the upgrading of units at the plant.

Andritz Hydro secures contract to modernize Cheongsong pumped storage plant in South Korea
18 April, 2024
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, Yongjeon River/Basin in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

Fortum to overhaul Malta hydropower plant, Sweden
17 April, 2024
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 investment earmarked for this project amounts to approximately €20 million (SEK 250 million).

Uniper and Deutsche Bahn forge green power partnership with new hydropower agreement
17 April, 2024
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, totaling approximately 88 GWh annually starting from 2028.

AFRY advices EnfraGen on award-winning Latin American deal
15 April, 2024
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 Costa Rica. As a result of this successful transaction, EnfraGen was awarded “Acquisition Deal of the Year”.

Record-breaking surge as nearly 500 dams removed across Europe in 2023, report reveals
15 April, 2024
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
12 April, 2024
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 missing workers in the project’s turbine hall this morning, Reuters said.

Climate threats and Asia's power supply
12 April, 2024
Climate change and water resource management are at the heart of discussions taking place within the dams and hydropower industry across Asia

Orrön Energy divests its 50% stake in Leikanger hydropower plant to Sognekraft
12 April, 2024
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 a partner in the venture, will now assume full ownership of the plant.

Tarbela 5th Extension project set to start generating electricity in 2025
11 April, 2024
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
11 April, 2024
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
11 April, 2024
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
09 April, 2024
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 on mining dam safety titled "Why Dam Failures Happen and What Can We Do About It?".