Siemens receives order to deliver world’s first 1,100 kV HVDC transformers

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 15, 2016 | News

Together with local partners Siemens will deliver the world’s first 1,100 kilovolt (kV) converter transformers for the world’s largest and first high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission link, which has a transmission voltage of 1,100 kV DC. They are...

E.ON strengthens its Digital Expertise

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 12, 2016 | News

E.ON is making a strong statement in the new energy world. On August 1, 2016 Matthew Timms will take over a newly established Digital Business Unit which will take care of developing digital market-oriented products, the digitalization of processes and the development...

LNG Canada’s joint venture participants delay timing of final investment decision

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 12, 2016 | News

Today, LNG Canada announces that its joint venture participants – Shell, PetroChina, Mitsubishi Corporation and Kogas – have decided to delay a final investment decision on LNG Canada that was planned for end 2016. LNG Canada remains a promising opportunity – it has...

Gazprom develops innovative product for oil spill cleanup

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 11, 2016 | News

The commissioning ceremony of a production unit for BIOROS, a new oil biodegradation agent, took place today at the facility of the Safe Technologies company in St. Petersburg. The event was attended by Oleg Aksyutin, Member of the Management Committee and Department...

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind receives 406 MW order in Denmark

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 8, 2016 | News

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an order from Vattenfall to supply turbines and services for the 406 MW Horns Rev 3 wind power plant off the west coast of Denmark. The order for 49 V164-8.0 MW turbines includes a five year full scope service contract to optimise...

Solar Energy to Power India of the Future

by Timothy Reeder | Jul 7, 2016 | News

The World Bank Group is moving to help India deliver on its unprecedented plans to scale up solar energy, from installing solar panels on rooftops to setting up massive solar parks. This will catapult India to the forefront of the global effort to bring electricity to...