International Water Power & Dam Construction weekly newsletter 17/1/24
International Water Power & Dam Construction
IWP&DC provides technical insight behind the news headlines for the global dam construction and hydropower industry
Kemijoki Oy terminates Sieril? hydropower plant project due to escalating risks and rising costs
Kemijoki Oy has opted to abandon the Sieril? hydropower plant project, citing insurmountable project risks as the primary reason for discontinuing the venture.
NHPC and Government of Gujarat invest in Kuppa pumped storage project
India’s NHPC Limited has sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), Government of Gujarat, for a substantial investment in the 750MW Kuppa pumped storage hydropower project.
HydroWing expands presence with new base in Wales for tidal energy venture
HydroWing Ltd has inaugurated a new office in Wales, strategically positioned to bolster the development of its tidal stream energy project at Morlais on Anglesey.
Removal of Iron Gate Dam on Klamath river begins
In a landmark development, the removal of the Iron Gate Dam on the Klamath River, as part of the most extensive dam removal and river restoration project in US history, kicks off today. The drawdown of Iron Gate Reservoir begins as a crucial step toward the eventual removal of all hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in northern California and southern Oregon.
Day & Zimmermann secures $985 million maintenance contract from TVA, including all hydro facilities
Day & Zimmermann (D&Z) has clinched a $985 million contract from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to spearhead maintenance and modification (M&M) services for or all of the utility’s hydroelectric dams, gas, coal, and pumped storage hydroelectricity facilities.
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Ukrhydroenergo prepares legal action against Russian Federation for infrastructure attacks
Ukrhydroenergo has initiated the preparation of lawsuits against the Russian Federation for targeted attacks on its infrastructure and assets, including the Kakhovka Hydropower Plant.
European organisations advocate for inclusion of hydropower in net-zero technologies
In a joint effort to highlight the pivotal role of hydropower in achieving the European Union's (EU) climate neutrality goals, Eurelectric, in collaboration with the @EU Hydropower Alliance and vgbe energy e.V., issued a compelling?letter?urging legislators to include hydropower in the list of "strategic net-zero technologies" under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
Webuild successfully completes pad foundation for Rogun Dam, Tajikistan
Webuild?has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of the Rogun Dam in Tajikistan, set to be the world's tallest dam at 335m – with the completion of the pad foundation.
Planning underway for new Paradise Dam wall following expert recommendations
Sunwater is set to commence planning for the construction of an entirely new wall at Paradise Dam. This decision comes in response to expert recommendations that the existing dam wall, plagued by numerous issues, cannot be effectively repaired or reinforced. A business case for the new dam wall has been initiated, with environmental approvals to be sought subsequently. CPB Contractors/Georgiou have been appointed as construction partners, and GHD will serve as the ongoing design partner.
Hydro pros reflect and predict
IWP&DC asked members of the hydro industry to share their experiences from the past 12 months, and give an insight into what the new year may hold for them. Features input from Norbert Riedel of Voith Hydro, Entura, HR Wallingford, Julian Hunt, Christine Lins, Malcolm Woolf, Terry Stebbings, CEATI, Kleinschmidt Associates, Herrenknecht AG, Hydro Tasmania, Tina River Hydropower Development Project, Stephen O Simmons from KIAWAH CONSULTING GROUP, LLC, TerraDat UK Ltd., Shannon Ames from the Low Impact Hydropower Institute, Jo?o Costa, Kate Gilmartin, Ajay Chaudhary, and Gemma Regniez MSc, FRSA of the International Hydropower Association (IHA).