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Plan under study to raise Pakistan power tariff by 12%

Pakistan plans to raise power tariffs by 12% to bridge the gap between the cost of service and the power purchase price.

Plan under study to raise Pakistan power tariff by 12%

Pakistan plans to raise power tariffs by 12% to bridge the gap between the cost of service and the power purchase price.

24 hydro power projects pending due to environmental clearance: K C Venugopal

As many as 24 hydro power projects, having capacity above 25 MW, are pending for want of environmental and forest clearances, Minister of State

33 Indian power plants have coal stocks of less than 7 days

Out of India's 89 powerplants, 33 were found to have coal stocks barely enough to generate power for 7 days.

Eureka Energy Surges 45% on Takeover Bid by Aurora: Sydney Mover

Eureka Energy Ltd. (EKA), an Australian energy company with shale assets in Texas, surged as much as 45 percent in Sydney to the highest in

Japan to Model Trillion-Yen Tepco Bailout on 2003 Bank Rescue

Japan intends to take control of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501) in return for bailing out the beleaguered utility, following a model it adopted to rescue the nation’s fifth-biggest bank.

Rajahastan scraps power project tenders won by BHEL

A Rajahastan state government company has scrapped Engineering, Procurement and Construction tenders for upcoming new super critical units.

Meralco Q1 net income up 5%

Meralco posted a 5-percent increase in its consolidated core net income to P3.4 billion in the first quarter from P3.3 billion last year.

Meralco presents roadmap for Smart Grid

Meralco announced that said it is engaging various stakeholders on discussions on its proposed Smart Grid roadmap.

Electricity works progress in Vietnam amid money tightening

Electricity of Vietnam is anticipating many other developments in the electricity sector after it puts Unit number 5 of the Son La Hydropower Plant intooperation.

Uttarakhand 450MW plant ready to fire, but no gas in sight

The first phase of the Sravanthi Energy`s 450 MW gas based power plant in Uttarakhand is ready for commissioning.

Vietnam's extensive implementation of energy efficiency and conservation program

In 2012, Hanoi’s energy-saving program continues with the extensive implementation of energy efficiency and conservation, focusing on industrial zones, manufacturing areas, craft villages and commercial buildings. Also, there are pilot deployment of energy efficiency in transportation means and change from awareness into concrete action, through the construction of demonstration model of energy savings.

Bangladesh oil-gas body seeks cancellation of rental power plant deals

A Bangladesh oil-gas body is seeking the  cancellation of rental power plant deals.

China State Grid to sell power generation assets worth $7.9B

The State Grid Corp of China plans to sell a coal and power generation unit with assets worth about $7.9 billion to Shenhua Group.

Power Ministry to notify short-term power purchase norms next month

The guidelines, prepared after consultations with stakeholders, would be applicable for power being procured for a period of less than one year.

KESCO launches mobile-based tracking system of in-field revenue enhancement activities

Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (KESCO) has introduced a slew of initiatives aimed at enhancing revenue realization and improving consumer satisfaction.

SunEdison begins operations at 25MW solar PV plant in Gujarat

SSunEdison has started operations at its 25MW solar photovoltaic plant located within a multi-developer solar park in Gujarat, India.

Indonesian govt to announce power saving programmes by end of April

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would announce energy saving programmes by the end of April.