Power

Biorefinery

JAPEX Announces Startup of 75 MW Biomass Power Plant

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (M…

Microgrid

California Electricity Aggregator Targets Low-Income Customers With Its First Virtual Power Plant

The Clean Power Alliance (CPA), one of California’s largest Community Choice electricity aggregators and green energy suppliers, is partnering with climat…

Thermal Coal

Eight Indiana Coal Sites Offer ‘Intriguing Opportunities’ for Nuclear Plants, per New Purdue Study

British engine maker Rolls Royce, a large Indiana employer, is working to develop a small modular nuclear reactor, or SMR, although the project is still only in…

Power Construction

Constellation Close to Acquiring Calpine for $30B in Massive Power Generation Deal

Constellation Energy is close to acquiring Calpine in what would be one of the largest ever purchases in power generation.Constellation is currently in talks wi…

Wind Power Project

UK Power Market Set to Remain Tight on Cold, Windless Weather

Britain’s power market is set to remain tight on Friday, capping a week that’s seen prices soar as temperatures plummet.Wind generation may plunge t…

Tidal Energy

Minesto Finds Local Partner to Deliver Tidal Power Plants in Philippines

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the parties outlines goals, roles, and responsibilities of a strategic collaboration to establish tidal energy w…

Tidal Energy

Singapore-Owned Bluenergy Solutions Launches Its Tidal Energy Proof of Value Project off Raffles Lighthouse

As the world experiences increasing demand for sustainable energy, Singapore-owned company Bluenergy Solutions offers a renewable energy solution from the ocean…

South Korea

Korea’s Nuclear Energy Exports Surge to Record 32 Trillion Won in 2023

Shin Hanul No. 1 and 2 reactors in UljinKorea's exports in the nuclear energy sector reached a record high of 32 trillion won ($21.9 billion) in 2023, data …

Wind Turbine

GE Vernova to Provide Onshore Turbines for Eurus Wind Projects in Japan

GE Vernova has confirmed an order to provide 14 4.2MW-117m turbines for the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms being developed by Eurus near Higashidori in Japan.T…

Nuclear Power Plant (NPP)

Finland Backs Nuclear Plant Extension

Amid energy security concerns, Russia’s neighbour Finland has extended the life of its oldest nuclear plant.The Loviisa nuclear power plant, operated by F…

Electricity Transmission

KKR and PSP to Buy AEP Transmission Stake for $2.8 Billion

American Electric Power Co. agreed to sell a minority stake in its transmission business to KKR & Co. and Canada’s PSP Investments for $2.8 billion.The in…

Solar project

Budget 2025: Push for Rooftop Solar Scheme, Power Infra Likely

With the peak demand for power growing at a rate of 8-9% annually, the industry is looking forward to strengthening of climate resilient infrastructure augmenta…

Gas Pipeline

LA Power Outages Cause Gas Pipeline to Las Vegas to Be Shut Down

A fuel pipeline that connects the Las Vegas market to a major oil refinery in Southern California has been closed since just before noon Wednesday and remains s…

Wind Farm

Share of Electricity From Wind Fell Last Year as National Grid Is Not ‘Strong Enough'

Wind energy provided 41% of electricity in December, making it the second-best December on record.Ireland reached a new milestone of passing 5,000 MW of install…

Solar project

LS Power Acquires Algonquin Power’s Renewable Energy Business

The acquired US and Canadian assets include 44 projects with more than 3GW of generating capacity.Energy infrastructure development and operating company LS Pow…