Dams

Media Advisory - TC Energy reaches agreement with National Defence to develop proposed world-class pumped storage project

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Energy, Energy storage, Renewable energy, Dams, Articles, S&P/TSX 60, TC Energy, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, Pumped-storage hydroelectricity, Saugeen

CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, Ontario, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media Advisory - TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) has reached agreement with the Department of National Defence, that subject to conditions and regulatory approval, allows for the development of a transformative 1,000-megawatt clean energy storage project on federal lands.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, Ontario, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media Advisory - TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) has reached agreement with the Department of National Defence, that subject to conditions and regulatory approval, allows for the development of a transformative 1,000-megawatt clean energy storage project on federal lands.
  • The Ontario Pumped Storage Project, proposed to be constructed on Department of National Defences 4th Canadian Division Training Centre property by TC Energy, would be Ontarios largest energy storage project, optimizing the provinces electricity system and is estimated to deliver more than $250 million in annual savings to electricity consumers.
  • Energy storage is key to unlocking Canadas transition to a low-carbon economy, while reducing system costs and delivering private sector economic stimulus.
  • Franois Poirier, President and Chief Executive Officer, TC Energy
    The Saugeen Ojibway Nation and TC Energy have been in consultation regarding a potential co-development and joint ownership arrangement on the project.

Daybreak Power – FERC Issues Permit for Massive Storage Project on Columbia River

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Natural Resources, Alternative energy, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Energy, Infrastructure, Dams, Energy storage, Articles, Pumped-storage hydroelectricity, Water conservation, Grand Coulee Dam, Grid energy storage

Daybreak Power Inc ., a developer of gigawatt-scale energy storage projects, announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a preliminary permit for its proposed 2,650 megawatt Halverson Canyon Pumped Storage project near Creston, Wash., about 35 miles upstream from Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River.

Key Points: 
  • Daybreak Power Inc ., a developer of gigawatt-scale energy storage projects, announced today that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a preliminary permit for its proposed 2,650 megawatt Halverson Canyon Pumped Storage project near Creston, Wash., about 35 miles upstream from Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River.
  • The Halverson Canyon project would not dam any rivers, inundate sacred places or deplete water resources.
  • In June, the Bureau of Reclamation selected the Halverson Canyon project through a competitive process to receive a preliminary Lease of Power Privilege.
  • Daybreak Power is a developer of large-scale energy storage projects, with nearly 50,000 megawatt-hours of pumped storage hydropower capacity in its pipeline.

Flood Panel LLC Helps National Park Service Develop Guidelines to Protect Historic Sites from Flooding

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Hydrology, Dams, Water transport infrastructure, Video game characters, Flood control, Environmental engineering, Flood barrier, Flood, Physical geography

JUPITER, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Panel LLC, a leading manufacturer of commercial flood barriers in the U.S., consulted with the National Park Service on development of new guidelines to help property owners adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risk while preserving their historic character.

Key Points: 
  • JUPITER, Fla., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Panel LLC, a leading manufacturer of commercial flood barriers in the U.S., consulted with the National Park Service on development of new guidelines to help property owners adapt historic buildings to be more resilient to flooding risk while preserving their historic character.
  • The solution must protect the site and preserve the history," said Tom Osborne, President of Flood Panel.
  • "We are honored to share our experience designing and building custom flood solutions for historic sites that do both."
  • Flood Panel LLC, headquartered in Jupiter, Fla., designs, engineers and manufactures high-quality flood protection products for commercial construction projects, including various flood barrier designs, such as our Flood Log barriers, flood gates, flood panels and Dual Function Flood Doors.

PJSC RusHydro: RusHydro announces 2020 IFRS results

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Basic Element, Companies, Hydroelectricity in Russia, Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam, Rusal, RusHydro, Economy of Russia, Dams, En+ Group

In the same period, EBITDA increased by 23.3% to an all-time high level of RUB 120,268 mn.

Key Points: 
  • In the same period, EBITDA increased by 23.3% to an all-time high level of RUB 120,268 mn.
  • The Board of Directors appointed Victor Khmarin as Chairman of the Management Board, General Director of the Company;
    PJSC RusHydro and PJSC Polyus have signed a bilateral power purchase agreement for clean electricity produced by Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP.
  • The Boguchanskaya hydropower plant is part of the Boguchanskiy Energy and Metals Complex (BEMO), a joint venture (JV) between RusHydro and UC RUSAL, and is not part of RusHydro Group.
  • According to RusHydro's shareholding in the JV (50%), the results of the plant are reported in the official financial statements in "Share of results of associates and jointly controlled entities".

Worldwide Hydropower Industry (2020 to 2025) - Large Hydropower to Dominate the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Alternative energy, Energy, Northern Region, Uganda, Nwoya District, Dams, Ayago Hydroelectric Power Station, Hydroelectricity, Renewable electricity, Oriang Hydroelectric Power Station

In 2018, large hydropower installed capacity accounted for more than 50% of the total hydropower installed capacity across the world.

Key Points: 
  • In 2018, large hydropower installed capacity accounted for more than 50% of the total hydropower installed capacity across the world.
  • In line with the hydropower master plan, the Government of Uganda is fast-tracking the development of the identified hydropower sites.
  • Other large hydropower plants being developed include Ayago (840 MW), Orianga (392 MW), Uhuru (350 MW), and Kiba (290 MW).
  • These projects are expected to boost the large hydropower capacity in the region in the coming years.

Masdar and PT PJBI form joint venture to drive development of Indonesia's first floating solar power plant

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Masdar, Cirata Dam, Dams, Economy of Asia, Cities in the United Arab Emirates

Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi (PMSE), was formally announced at a ceremony at the Cirata reservoir in West Java, where the project will be located.

Key Points: 
  • Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Masdar Solar Energi (PMSE), was formally announced at a ceremony at the Cirata reservoir in West Java, where the project will be located.
  • The Cirata project marks the UAE's first investment in Indonesia's renewable energy sector, and will contribute to the nation's sustainable development."
  • "The creation of this joint venture company, PMSE, will enable us to continue the exceptional progress we have made on the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant with our development partner PT PJBI," said Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar.
  • Through our joint venture company PJBI with Masdar, we commit to contribute to the development of new renewable energy power plants.

India Small Hydropower Market (2020 to 2026) - by Type, Components, Capacity and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Utilities, Energy, Energy, Dams, Gravity dams, Energy conversion, Hydraulic engineering, Hydropower, Small hydro

The "India Small Hydropower Market By Type (Micro Hydropower, Mini Hydropower), By Components (Electromechanical Equipment, Electric infrastructure, Civil Works), By Capacity (Up to 1 MW, 1-10 MW), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "India Small Hydropower Market By Type (Micro Hydropower, Mini Hydropower), By Components (Electromechanical Equipment, Electric infrastructure, Civil Works), By Capacity (Up to 1 MW, 1-10 MW), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Indian Small Hydropower Market is expected to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period.
  • The Indian Small Hydropower Market is driven by the growing applications of small hydropower projects for rural electrification, financial incentives, policy initiatives, among others.
  • The Indian Small Hydropower Market is segmented based on type, components, capacity, company and regional distribution.

PetroRio Announces the Acquisition of Interest in the Wahoo and Itaipu Fields

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Energy, Professional services, Oil, Gas, Finance, Brazil–Paraguay border, Dams, Wahoo, B3, Itaipu, Infrastructure

Petro Rio S.A. (the Company or PetroRio) (B3: PRIO3), following best corporate governance practices, informs its shareholders and the market in general the signing of an agreement with BP Energy do Brasil Ltda.

Key Points: 
  • Petro Rio S.A. (the Company or PetroRio) (B3: PRIO3), following best corporate governance practices, informs its shareholders and the market in general the signing of an agreement with BP Energy do Brasil Ltda.
  • for the acquisition of interests of 35.7% in the BM-C-30 Block (Wahoo or Wahoo Field) and 60% in the BM-C-32 Block (Itaipu or Itaipu Field), thus, subject to the necessary approvals, becoming the operator of both pre-salt fields.
  • Wahoo, with production potential of over 140 million barrels (100% of Wahoo), had oil discoveries in 2008 and carried out formation tests in 2010, and fits precisely in the Companys value generation strategy.
  • Click here to access the document.

Council for Ethiopian Diaspora Action, CEDA: PM Abiy Ahmed Response to Donald Trump on Bombing the DAM / GERD

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Geography of Africa, Rivers, Dams, ETHIOPIA, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Nile, Gerd, Horn of Africa

During these talks, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam, GERD, was mentioned by President Donald Trump.

Key Points: 
  • During these talks, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam, GERD, was mentioned by President Donald Trump.
  • For thousands of years, the peoples of the Horn of Africa have revered the mighty Nile.
  • At the time, Ethiopian and other African citizens did not have any say in the utilization of their own natural resources.
  • For Ethiopia, its rivers offer a life line: Light, energy, education, food security and a chance for prosperity for millions.

Global Energy Storage Systems Market Outlook to 2025 - Market Expected to Proliferate During the Forecast Period, Despite the Outbreak of COVID-19

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Energy, Articles, Energy storage, Dams, Pumped-storage hydroelectricity, Peaking power plant, Renewable energy, Grid energy storage

DUBLIN, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Energy Storage Systems Market Outlook to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Energy Storage Systems Market Outlook to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Improving energy storage economics, innovations in financing and business models, the growing integration of storage with renewables, increasing replacement of gas peaker plants, supportive government policies and schemes, increasing adoption of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to enhance the resilience of the electrical grid are some of the factors driving the energy storage systems market.
  • According to the report, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak, the outlook for energy storage remains strong, and the market is expected to proliferate during the forecast period.
  • Also, the study comprehensively analyzes the energy storage systems market by segmenting it based on geography, and by type (Batteries, Pumped-storage Hydroelectricity (PSH), Thermal Energy Storage (TES), Flywheel Energy Storage (FES), Others (Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), etc.