Egypt: Twelve 175 MVA power transformers are expected to arrive in Aswan, Egypt to be installed in Benban where four transformer plants are being set up to transfer energy produced at solar plants in Aswan.
Russia: Transneft-Vostok has completed testing of two transformers, designed specifically for the ESPO-1 (Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean oil pipeline).
Haiti, Tabarre: The utility company Electricity of Haiti (EDH) has inaugurated its high-tech substation in Tabarre, marking the end of the $16.4 million power distribution project.
China: Shandong Power Equipment Co., Ltd. has won the bidding for the supply of 14 sets of converter transformers and 20 sets of dry-type transformers to the Qingzhou Station of the Jarud-Qingzhou ±800kV UHV DC project.
The Philippines, Manila: Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is seeking regulatory approval for the emergency installation of a power transformer to sustain power supply service to key areas in the capital city.
United Kingdom: Two proposed solar farms on Green Belt land in Formby are expected to provide power to thousands of homes a year and reduce carbon emissions.
Tanzania: Tanzania’s TANESCO has revealed the company put aside $205 million to cover the costs of power distribution infrastructure improvements planned for the financial year 2016/17.
USA, Pittsburgh: The U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) has made a final determination on duties on hot-rolled steel imports, including electrical steel, from seven countries.
Pakistan, Karachi: The K-Electric has successfully installed a new 40 MVA power transformer at the Aga Khan Grid Station to cater for electricity needs of the consumers residing in adjoining areas.
USA, California: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) plans to replace the venerable substation on the edge of downtown Sacramento with a facility with a new look.
USA, Kansas City: Kansas City firefighters are responding to a transformer fire that broke out at Kansas City Power & Light’s Hawthorn power plant.
USA, Texas: A global transport of two reactors has been successfully handled by a U.S. cargo specialist from the manufacturer in Shanghai, China, to the final destination in Gail, Texas.
USA, Pennsylvania: Last week Lower Merion Township commissioners voted to order O’Neill Properties to move two large transformers that have recently been installed on a portion of what was to be a public space at the riverfront project in Bala Cynwyd, a community bordering the city of Philadelphia.
The Philippines, Manila: National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) received approval for the construction of the $91 million 230 kV Navotas substation project in Manila.
South Africa: South African state-owned power utility, Eskom, has reported a drone crashed on the Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant site in contravention of the nuclear safety regulations and was returned to its owner without the investigation having been completed.
Global Market Insights has made available a new market research report on Middle East distribution transformer market for the period 2016 – 2024.
USA, Pennsylvania: The Board of Managers of PJM, Pennsylvanian electric utility company, has approved more than $636 million in transmission investments.
UAE: UAE’s Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) has signed a contract worth $94 million with Mitsubishi Electric for the installation of a number of new 132/33/11 kV substations in the Northern Emirates.
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Ireland, Aran Islands: Power supplies have been restored to residents on Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr islands following a four day power cut.
India, Mumbai: Siemens Ltd. has received an order worth approximately $32.5 million from Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited (PGCB) for a regional power exchange project.
USA, North Carolina: SPX Corp. plans to sell its European power generation operations as weak segments of its power business continue to undermine strong performance in its other business divisions.
Ireland, Aran Islands: Residents of two of the Aran Islands are hoping ESB Networks will be able to deliver a vital transformer to Inis Oírr to restore power supplies to it and Inis Meáin.
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity has finalised negotiations for three power projects valued at $7 billion and is ready to finalize the contracts for all three projects.