International Water Power & Dam Construction Weekly Newsletter 13/12/23
The San Vicente Dam Raise project won the 5th International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) International Milestone Award for Roller Compacted Dams

International Water Power & Dam Construction Weekly Newsletter 13/12/23


Flovel commissions Upper Suri Khola hydropower project, Nepal

Flovel has announced the successful commissioning of the Upper Suri Khola Hydropower Project in Gaurishankar, Dolakha, Nepal.

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TotalEnergies joins CorPower Ocean’s Pilot Access Program

TotalEnergies has entered into CorPower Ocean's Pilot Access Program to assess the potential of an innovative anchored Wave Energy Converter (WEC).

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SMEC appointed by Malawi Northern Region Water Board for Lunyangwa Dam safety enhancement

In a project aimed at fortifying the safety and reliability of the Lunyangwa Dam, the Malawi Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) has enlisted the services of SMEC to develop a comprehensive Dam Safety Management Plan. The initiative is part of the NRWB Water Efficiency Project, funded by a loan from the European Investment Bank.

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Existing conditions at Lunyangwa Dam

Application submitted for Loch Kemp pumped storage scheme, Scotland

A planning application has been officially submitted for the Loch Kemp Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme, situated near Whitebridge in Inverness, Scotland.?

The proposed project, unveiled by Statera Energy two years ago during public exhibitions in November and December 2021, is designed to provide a substantial economic boost.

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San Vicente Dam Raise project clinches prestigious global award

The?San Vicente Dam Raise Project?has secured the 5th International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) International Milestone Award for Roller Compacted Concrete Dam, the San Diego County Water Authority has announced.

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Image of the San Vicente project, courtesy of Stantec

Studio Pietrangeli to provide technical advisory services for Eswatini's Maguga hydropower projects

The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) has enlisted the expertise of Studio Pietrangeli l dams & hydropower engineering for Technical Assistance Advisory Consultancy Services in the development and construction of the Maguga Hydropower Projects.

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World Bank and Asian Development Bank unite to propel sustainable development in Nepal’s hydropower sector

The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have forged a collaborative alliance aimed at fortifying Nepal's hydropower sector, with a special focus on the proposed Upper Arun and Dudh Koshi hydropower projects.

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National Hydropower Association (NHA) launches Hydro Academy and calls for curriculum development contributions

As the US hydropower workforce faces an impending surge of retirements by 2035, the National Hydropower Association (NHA) is taking proactive measures to address the evolving needs of the industry. In response to this imminent challenge, NHA has established the Hydro Academy and is currently in the process of creating an NHA-certified Hydropower Systems Principals Course.

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Ukrhydroenergo secures €133 million from EIB for hydropower rehabilitation project

Ukrhydroenergo has received a €133 million tranche from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the ongoing Hydro Power Plants Rehabilitation Project. Initiated in 2012, this project seeks to reconstruct 21 hydroelectric units across selected power plants in the Dnipro River basin, encompassing Kyiv pumped storage project and the, Kaniv, Kremenchuk, Seredniodniprovska, Dnipro 1, and Dnipro 2 hydropower plants.

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Dragon 12 Seabed Anchor installation completed successfully

Minesto has announced the successful completion of the installation of a drilled and grouted seabed anchor solution for the Dragon 12 at the company's production site offshore in Vestmannasund, Faroe Islands. The installation, conducted by Minesto's collaboration partner Leask Marine Ltd., signifies a crucial step towards the deployment and power production of the Dragon 12 kite system.

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75th Anniversary edition of International Water Power & Dam Construction

Do you know of a project that's hitting the impressive milestone of 75 years in 2024, or perhaps a colleague in the industry who is turning 75 next year? We want to celebrate these remarkable achievements in the May 2024 edition of International Water Power & Dam Construction magazine - which happens to be the publication's 75th birthday having originally been published back in 1949.

Share the legacy, and let's honour the resilience and innovation that have shaped the last 75 years. Send your project details or colleague information to [email protected], and we'll get them included in this special edition.

Join us in commemorating these milestones, showcasing the industry's rich history, and looking forward to a future of sustainable hydropower solutions. ??

Tuneer Garga

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