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Power Construction

US DOE Promises Loans for Electric Infrastructure Projects

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced loans of up to $8.25bn to support projects for expanding and improving the country’s electricity grid.

RCEP

Japan Approves RCEP, World's Largest Trade Deal Including China, ASEAN

Japan's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved the world's largest free trade deal RCEP which comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries.

Energy Storage System

Pacific Energy to Build Network Integrated Battery Energy Storage System for Fortescue Metals Group

Pacific Energy Ltd subsidiary Contract Power Australia has signed a contract to build Western Australia’s largest network integrated BESS for Fortescue Metals …

Oil Pipeline

Putin Says Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

This picture posted on the website of Russian energy giant Gazprom shows Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying operations in German territorial waters.

Nuclear Reactor

Entergy to Shut Down Indian Point Unit Three Permanently

US-based energy company Entergy has announced plans to close the third unit of its Indian Point Energy Centre nuclear reactor permanently by 30 April.

Biomass Power Plant

Octopus Renewables Expands UK Biomass Portfolio with 85.7MW Acquisition

European solar investor Octopus Renewables is expanding its portfolio of biomass energy in the UK to diversify its energy mix, ensure the security of its supply…

Oil Refinery

Sinopec Q1 Net Profit $2.9 bln, Refinery Output Surges 16 per cent

Asia's top oil refiner, also known as Sinopec, posted a 19.15 billion yuan loss during the same period last year under international accounting standards, as th…

Russian Federation

Gazprom Says Net Profits Slumped in 2020 Amid Pandemic

The state-controlled group scored net profits of 135 billion rubles in 2020 compared with 1.203 trillion rubles in 2019.

Wind Power Company

Vattenfall Wind Business Records Q1 Earnings Dip

Results affected by unfavourable weather conditions despite new capacity

Solar Inverter

Sungrow Launches High-Voltage Battery and Hybrid Inverter for Residential Applications

Chinese power electronics company Sungrow has unveiled a new storage energy solution for rooftop applications that comprises a hybrid inverter and a high-voltag…

Solar Cell

Antimony Selenide Solar Cell with 6.4% Efficiency

Scientists in the United States have fabricated a solar cell using antimony selenide films with favorable crystalline properties.

Solar Power Plant

Cubico Targets 500MW of UK Solar and Wind in New Joint Venture

Over 500MW of new UK solar PV and onshore wind is to be developed by a joint venture between Cubico Sustainable Investments and Peel NRE.

Hydrogen Project

Enagás, DISA Group Push Green Hydrogen Hub Project

Spanish companies Enagás and the DISA Group have joined forces to promote the production, distribution and commercialization of green hydrogen.

Hydrogen Technology

Nuclear Energy Plants could Help Accelerate Hydrogen Adoption with Reduced Costs

With the breakthrough of hydrogen technology in various decarbonisation strategies across the world, nuclear reactors could be given a new lease of life by prov…

Hydrogen Project

Smart Energy Council to Develop a New Public Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Australia

The Smart Energy Council has revealed today its first project certified under the zero carbon certification scheme – the ActewAGL hydrogen refuelling station.