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MWH to work on hydro schemes in Pakistan
11 September, 2014
MWH Global has announced it has won contracts valued at $367.9 million for work on two hydropower projects in Pakistan.

Hydro institute set to promote Pakistani development
15 August, 2014
Pakistani hydropower is largely underdeveloped. Only 6500MW of installed capacity is currently in operation out of 54,000MW of potential. A lack of up-to-date technical competence and the retirement of experienced engineers have been identified as potential barriers to further development. The establishment of the national Hydropower Training Institute has been described as being paramount to promote the construction of hydro power projects. Rizwan Ahmad Khan from the Water and Power Development Authority gives more details.

How will hydro fare if Scotland votes yes?
01 August, 2014
On 18 September 2014 the people of Scotland are taking part in an historic vote: a vote that will have implications for the whole of the UK. The question they will answer is whether Scotland will stay in the UK - or leave and become an independent state. Suzanne Pritchard seeks representatives from both sides of the border to see how the hydro power industry may fare after the votes have been counted.

Funds for flows: financing hydropower
29 July, 2014
Finance support is increasing for a wide range of hydro developments and research. Report by Patrick Reynolds

Thirsty energy
26 June, 2014
Energy usage and water shortages are not mutually exclusive problems and cannot be solved in isolation. To help mitigate the risks of the water-energy challenge facing countries around the globe, the World Bank has launched a new initiative which will enable governments to prepare for an uncertain future.

Oxford study on large dams: the right to reply
25 June, 2014
Members of the dam industry have expressed their concern about a recent study from the University of Oxford on large dams. They claim it is unrepresentative; questioning the methodology used and the subjective conclusions it makes. Here they have their say.

World Bank approves $85M for Kabeli-A hydroelectric project
19 May, 2014
The World Bank Group has approved $84.6M in financing for the 37.6MW Kabeli-A Hydroelectric Project in eastern Nepal.

Funding approved for hydro training centre in Pakistan
02 January, 2014
France, in colloboration with the European Union, has signed an agreement that will fund a hydropower training institute in Pakistan.