International Water Power & Dam Construction weekly newsletter 10/1/24
International Water Power & Dam Construction
IWP&DC provides technical insight behind the news headlines for the global dam construction and hydropower industry
OPG's Kakabeka Falls Generating Station set for redevelopment
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is gearing up to redevelop the 117 years old Kakabeka Falls Generating Station, a hydroelectric facility situated in northwestern Ontario.
SMEC secures contract for Cressbrook Dam safety upgrade in Australia
In a strategic collaboration with Seymour Whyte and the Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC), SMEC has been awarded the Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project, aiming to fortify flood resilience for the Toowoomba Region in Australia.
Successful river diversion marks progress at Tanahu hydropower project, Nepal
The Tanahu hydropower project achieved a significant milestone at the end of last year with the successful initiation of the river diversion around the dam site. Hydro experts from TRACTEBEL, in collaboration with Canadian-based Manitoba Hydro International, played a crucial role in various aspects of the initiative, including the preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation, construction supervision, design checks, and advisory services during project operation and maintenance.
Breakthrough achievement unveiled at snowy 2.0 pumped storage hydro project
Snowy Hydro Limited Hydro has announced a significant milestone for the Snowy 2.0 pumped storage hydropower project, as the final three meters of the power station's 223m long transformer hall cavern crown have been successfully breached.
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THDC seals agreement for 1200MW Kalai-II project, India
THDC India Limited Official has finalized a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the implementation of the 1200MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in the Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
EBMUD installs InPipe Energy's HydroXS in-conduit hydroelectricity system
EBMUD has teamed up with InPipe Energy for a project that generates electricity from the flow of water within its water system – marking the first implementation of InPipe Energy's HydroXS technology in California.
Record-breaking investments unveiled by Statkraft in Norwegian hydropower and wind projects
Statkraft has announced plans to invest €6 billion in a comprehensive overhaul of its hydroelectric and wind power infrastructure – the largest investment program of its kind in hydro and wind power in Norway for decades.
Minesto successfully wraps up Dragon 12 offshore infrastructure installation in Vestmannasund
Ocean Energy developer Minesto has announced the successful completion of the Dragon 12 offshore infrastructure in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands.
UK Government proposes framework to boost investment in long duration electricity storage; Drax commends decision
The UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has unveiled a?consultation?on the policy framework to facilitate investment in long duration electricity storage. The proposed solution is the development of a cap and floor mechanism, and the news has been welcomed by Drax Group who is currently progressing plans to expand its Cruachan pumped storage facility in Scotland.