All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Crete-Attica interconnection in Greece enters trial phase
The 1GW interconnection employs Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology, featuring 500 kV submarine cables laid at depths of up to 1,200m, with a total project budget of €1.1bn.
Equinor, Polenergia secure over €6bn for Bałtyk wind projects
The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 wind projects, each with a capacity of 720MW, will feature 100 fixed-bottom turbines located 22-37km off the Polish coast.
Nevada’s Great Basin geothermal potential could power 10% of US, says USGS
This significant increase from the current geothermal contribution hinges on technological advancements and large-scale development across the region.
Sweden to finance new nuclear reactors for energy security
The move comes at a time when it is estimated that electricity demand in Sweden will double to about 300 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the next two decades.
Statkraft seeks approval for new Aura hydropower plant in Norway
Statkraft’s application outlines plans to construct a new power station deeper within the mountain, complemented by a tunnel to channel water from the Osbu reservoir.
Blackstone to acquire electricity provider TXNM Energy for $11.5bn
TXNM Energy, which operates through its subsidiaries PNM and TNMP, will continue to be regulated by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
ReNew commits $2.5bn to develop hybrid renewable energy project in India
The venture will feature a combined capacity of 2.8GW from wind and solar sources, coupled with a 2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS), marking it as one of India’s largest renewable energy (RE) complexes at a single location
Barminco secures $320m contract to continue Agnew Mine services
The renewed contract encompasses a range of services, including underground development, production, and other related mining activities.
Rio Tinto to invest $1.2bn in Quebec hydroelectric plant modernisation
The upgrade of the Isle-Maligne facility is crucial for ensuring the continued production of low-carbon aluminium in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean area.
Vizsla Silver signs deal to acquire Santa Fe Project in Mexico
Situated 22km southeast of Panuco and just south of the recently acquired San Enrique prospect, the Santa Fe Project is strategically positioned along the Panuco – San Dimas corridor.