Tag: hydropower

Steeltec signs a partnership with Axpo Holding

Steeltec signs a partnership with Axpo Holding

Swiss Steel Group has reached another milestone on the road to decarbonization. Steeltec is now relying exclusively on Swiss hydropower to produce its special steels.
VolgaHydro opens a new production plant in Russia

VolgaHydro opens a new production plant in Russia

On 26th June 2019, the Voith subsidiary VolgaHydro opened ceremonially its new production plant in Balakovo, Russia. The new facility will produce and assemble components for hydro-power plant turbines.

New CEO Services & Solutions at Aperam

Aperam have announced that Ines Kolmsee is appointed CEO of its Services & Solutions segment effective October 1, 2017.

China to add 258 GW of power capability

Zhang Guobao, director of the National Energy Administration, is reported to have stated that China plans to start the construction of 80 GW of thermal power capacity in 2011.

Tajikistan: hydropower plants

A contract for the construction of a series of Sangtudin hydropower plants has been signed by representatives of Tajikistan, Russia, and Iran.

Vietnam hydropower plant

A hydropower development on the Da River is among five major projects planned by Vietnam during 2005.

Zambia: hydro accord

The Zambia Electricity Supply Company (ZESCO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Farab International of Iran for construction of the USD 100 million Itezhi-tezhi hydropower plant on the Kafue River.

China: transmission order for ABB

ABB has signed an order worth USD 390 million to build a key power link from the Three Gorges hydropower plant in central China to the coastal city of Shanghai.

China want world’s largest hydropower capacity

China is speeding up the exploitation of hydroelectricity in its western region to make the world's largest hydropower generating capacity.

Three Gorges Project

China Three Gorges Project Corp., the company overseeing the construction of the Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River, has called for tenders to supply 16,000 tons of steel products in the first half of this year for the ongoing construction of the dam.