Tag: power generation

Pump problems at nuclear plant

A delay in resolving pump problems has loosened expectations for completion of repairs at FirstEnergy Corp.'s Davis-Besse nuclear plant (Akron, Ohio, USA).

Alstom to upgrade nuclear station (7/4)

Alstom has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Olkiluoto nuclear power station near Rauma, Finland.

ExxonMobil expansion in Baytown (1/4)

ExxonMobil has announced plans to expand its co-generation facilities at the Baytown, Texas, manufacturing complex.

Simplex basket strainers

SSI Equipment has expanded its selection of baskets for their Simplex cast basket strainer line.

Power plant expansion on Java

Indonesia and Japan have signed a USD 617 million soft loan agreement to help expand two power plants on the Indonesian island of Java.

Fowl play suspected at nuclear plant

The Seabrook nuclear generating facility (New Hampshire, USA) briefly locked down its plant and called the FBI after an electronic monitoring device showed a "potential intruder" on its system.

Batangas-Manila gas pipeline

At least five foreign firms have expressed an interest in constructing and operating the proposed USD 100 million gas pipeline from Batangas to Manila (Batman I).

Alstom to refurbish Hungarian power plant

Alstom has been awarded two contracts, together worth approximately EUR 23 million, for the total plant refurbishment of the Tisza power plant.

Alstom reorganises power sector

Alstom's power sector, which currently accounts for more than half of Alstom's revenues, is to be reorganised into three new sectors.

Shell power consultancy service

Shell has launched its power consultancy group to help businesses with interests in power generation.