Dam risk and the owner’s dilemma
Recent literature on risk analysis for dams suggests that the historic controversies concerning practical quantification of risk have…
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15 Sep 00
Recent literature on risk analysis for dams suggests that the historic controversies concerning practical quantification of risk have…
14 Aug 00
The first formal White House announcement about the future of the Snake river dams on the US’ Columbia river allayed
14 Aug 00
Severe drought conditions and high water demand in northern China have infused new life into a plan to divert 50B
17 Jul 00
Despite the advantages of hydro power, the industry’s course of development is changing. In anticipation of the World…
15 Jun 00
Three suggested options were rejected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it publicised its comments on the US
13 Apr 00
Governor John A Kitzhaber of Oregon, US, is in favour of breaching the four federal dams on the Snake river
15 Mar 00
Relicensing hydro power facilities in the US can be hard work. But imagine what it must feel like…
15 Mar 00
Increased technical knowledge has helped to minimise the risk of dam failures, says Thomas Vladut. He now believes…
15 Mar 00
Portland General Electric (PGE), a utility based in Oregon, US and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs have reached
15 Mar 00
The Société de Gestion de l’Energie de Manantali (SOGEM) is looking for an independent operator to run and maintain the