◆200821 Nikkei Asian Review https://s.nikkei.com/3ghn9t2
As water crests, Three Gorges Dam crisis puts 400m at risk
CHONGQING -- Water levels at China's Three Gorges Dam set fresh records on Friday despite a gradual decline in ... And with another round of torrential rain along the Yangtze River basin feared on Sunday, authorities remain on high alert. ... Dam has a reservoir of 39.3 billion cu. meters of water and can generate electricity equivalent to 20 standard nuclear reactors. According to the operator, the facility is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world as well as the top flood ...
10時間前
◆200821 The Mainichi https://bit.ly/2E6HsMQ
Biden may bring normalcy to US diplomacy, keep pressure on ...
On North Korea, it remains to be seen whether Biden would pursue a multilateral framework -- if not the long-dormant six-party talks involving countries like China and Japan -- to inject momentum into efforts to rid Pyongyang of its nuclear ...
16時間前
◆200821 Caixin Global https://bit.ly/34mFZMX
Saudi Aramco Suspends $10 Billion China Oil Refinery Venture
(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia's state oil company suspended a deal to build a $10 billion refining and petrochemicals complex in China, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company slashes spending in response to low oil ...
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◆200821 Stony Brook News https://bit.ly/2YlW1CM
Energy Transition Away from Coal in China Will Yield Benefits
In a perspective paper published in One Earth, an international scientific team contends that China needs to transition away from coal ... STONY BROOK, NY, August 21, 2020 – China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. ... million people who work in coal mining-related jobs in China, as well as another 500,000 who work within the coal power industry. ... low-income groups that rely on abundant, cheap and readily available coal for basic electricity and heating service.
11時間前
◆200821 Macau Business https://bit.ly/3ggrTz7
After Huawei, spotlight on China's role in UK nuclear power
China General Nuclear Power (CGN) is working alongside France's EDF in the construction of a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, in southwest England, ... It wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, using nuclear power to help meet the country's electricity needs. ... The government is banking on renewable energy such as wind power to meet its target, moving away from coal, but with a continued reliance on nuclear. ... Turkey announces historic gas discovery in Black Sea.
13時間前
◆200820 Mongabay.com https://bit.ly/2Ea13eL
Indonesia dam builder refuses new study to assess impact on ...
A dam developer in Indonesia has rebuffed calls for an independent study to assess the impact of the project on the ... Emmy Hafild, a senior adviser to project developer PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy (NSHE), said there were “already ... The three known subpopulations of the ape are separated by the Batang Toru River, and scientists fear the ... activity for the dam and power plant had driven a group of Tapanuli orangutans out of their habitat and into nearby oil palm plantations.
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◆200820 Offshore Oil and Gas Magazine https://bit.ly/3hcllCU
Indonesia sanctions offshore Paus Biru gas plan
Location of the Paus Biru gas field in the Sampang PSC offshore Indonesia. (Courtesy Cue Energy). Offshore staff. MELBOURNE, Australia – Indonesia's upstream regulator SKK Migas ...
10時間前
◆200820 FXStreet https://bit.ly/3l1LLJO
Indonesia: Trade surplus widened to multi-year highs – UOB
Nevertheless, exports performance improved on a month-on-month basis in July (rose 14.3% m/m) on the back of easing social restriction, higher exports of agriculture products, as well as higher outbound shipments of oil & gas.” “Indonesia's ...
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◆200820 Business Mirror https://bit.ly/2YhFKPz
AC Energy to build solar plants in Pampanga, Zambales ...
AC Energy Philippines Inc. (ACEN) announced two new solar power projects worth P6.2 billion in Central Luzon with an ... The P3.3-billion solar power project will be jointly undertaken by Acen and Citicore Renewable Energy Corp., which ...
10時間前
◆200820 BusinessWorld Online
Energy reserves and security https://bit.ly/34h5ZsY
During the media briefing by the Independent Electricity Market Operator Philippines (IEMOP) last week, Aug. ... The -58% decline in the July price was due to increased power supply compared to both July 2019 and June 2020. ... A persistent narrative why countries should go for quick energy transition from fossil fuels and nuclear is the fear of ... coal, 17% is oil-based, 15% hydro, 13.5% natural gas, 7% geothermal, and 7% variable renewable energy (VREs, solar+wind+biomass).
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◆200820 NHK NEWS WEB https://bit.ly/3iYkeXW
ミャンマー 和平交渉の停滞が浮き彫りに 会議に武装勢力欠席
軍と少数民族の武装勢力との間で長年にわたる内戦が続くミャンマーで、アウン・サン・スー・チー国家顧問が主導して内戦の終結を目指す会議が19日から始まりましたが、停戦協定に署名していない武装勢力はすべて欠席し、和平交渉の ...
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◆200820 NNA ASIA https://bit.ly/2YfgAkg
ヤンゴン管区首相、工業団地３案件優先方針 ミャンマー ...
ミャンマー最大都市を擁するヤンゴン管区のピョー・ミン・テイン首相は先週、自らが議長を務めるヤンゴン投資委員会の会合で、工業団地３案件を優先的に推進していく方針を表明した。ミャンマー・タイムズ（電子版）が伝えた。
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◆200820 Prensa Latina https://bit.ly/34cJci9
China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand patrol Mekong River
Beijing, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Military ships from China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand are jointly patrolling the common Mekong River in order to fight drug trafficking and reinforce security measures. This is the 96th mission of that kind ...
11時間前
◆200820 Chiang Rai Times https://bit.ly/3aNLrK4
Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Northern Thailand as Tropical Storm Nears
Laos, Mekong river, Luang Prabang Dam ... In related news, levels of water in the Mekong River passing the northeastern provinces on Tuesday rose to this year's ... The high water levels in the Mekong were believed to be a result of continued heavy rain in Northern Thailand and ... He took power in a military coup in 2014 and retained it in a 2019 election widely seen as rigged to all but guarantee his ...
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◆200820 The Thaiger https://bit.ly/31c4Elc
Heavy rains expected in Northern Thailand. ‘Higos’ reaches China’s coast.
The Mekong River hit this year's highest level, cordoning to Chiang Rai Times. In one day, it raised by 34 centimetres and locals say they believe it will continue to rise. People in the areas of heavy rain are advised to monitor the department's ...
1時間前
◆200820 Bangkok Post https://bit.ly/2EoF7MH
Egat reining in power reserves
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to reduce the power generation capacity reserve to 15% ... The more energy is stored in the grid, the more expensive power becomes for users. ... This requires upgrading transmission lines, but it would be worth the investment, he said. ... He said Egat should delay its development plans for power plants, including the gas-fired South Bangkok Power Plant and coal-fired Mae Moh Plant, to reduce power reserves.
6時間前
◆200820 PRNewswire https://prn.to/2DZHXYZ
Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV) LNG Project Expected to be ...
19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade a directive to propose a liquified natural gas (LNG) power project being developed by a consortium led by Energy Capital ...
13時間前
◆200820 http://en.vietnamplus.vn/ https://bit.ly/34hSBVK
Ministry issues guidelines for efficient energy use
To obtain the target of developing renewable energy, Danish experts have recommended that Vietnam reduce coal consumption, increase the use of energy-efficient generation, and support large-scale energy-saving investment projects.
18時間前
◆200820 Nhan Dan Online https://bit.ly/3aHT44D
Source of power for national construction
NDO – Seventy-five years ago, under the leadership of Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamese people recorded a historic autumn with the successful August Revolution, crushing the ruling yoke of ...
23時間前
◆200820 Khmer Times https://bit.ly/3giq0Sd
Cambodia's energy demand drops in H1 of 2020
Some factories and hotels have shut down their operations or they reduced their power consumption,” said Victor Jona, Director General of Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The energy consumption from January to June was ...
2時間前
◆200820 Myanmar Times https://bit.ly/3hhkW26
Myanmar govt extends electricity subsidy until December
Some people try to reduce their power consumption but some use more. So, the list is not confirmed yet.” said U Soe Myint, deputy permanent secretary of The Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The ministry is currently expecting to fork out K11 ...
17時間前
◆200819 The Express Tribune https://bit.ly/34d434P
CPEC transforms Pakistan's remote Gilgit-Baltistan
According to the officials, the region has great energy potential due to huge water resources. ... "We want to invite the Turkish companies to come and invest in the power sector," said the former chief minister. The region ... The travelers here also witness the confluence of the three highest mountain ranges with Gilgit River melting into the Indus River at the same junction. ... It suggested the Siachen glaciers are like a natural dam that could save Pakistan and India for future generations.
23時間前
◆200819 UrduPoint News https://bit.ly/324C04T
IRSA releases 331,900 cusecs water
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1532.93 feet, which was 136.93 feet higher than its dead level 1386 feet. Water inflow in the dam was recorded as 243,100 cusecs and outflow as ...
20時間前
◆200819 UrduPoint News https://bit.ly/3ga45wJ
Govt kicks off Mohmand, Diamer Basha dams projects to ensure water security
Further, cost of electricity was increasing due to lesser share of low-cost hydroelectric power in the energy basket. The situation warranted start of construction of water storage structures such as Diamer Basha Dam and Mohmand Dam etc., on war footing basis, ... principally approved in August 2019, development of a water reservoir by constructing a barrage across River Indus namely 'Sindh Barrage'.
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◆200819 Bharat Shakti https://bit.ly/2E8Pch3
CHINESE DAMS: MONUMENTS OF HUMAN AND ...
The Dam was built over Yangtze River in 1994 and is the largest dam in the world with a capacity to produce 22,500 mw of electricity. ... Its {1,951 Million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe)} coal consumption in 2019 was higher than the combined total ... Sensing the need to diversify to alternative renewable sources of energy it switched over to hydro power by building ... Similarly, it wants to coerce India into submission by attempting to push the LAC along the Indus – Shyok line and get ...
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◆200819 THE WEEK https://bit.ly/2FzO7iJ
China feels India's nuclear weapons programme driven by prestige: US report
The sense of superior power over India among Chinese officials and experts is long-standing and deep," the Carnegie report noted. On the issue of conventional and nuclear weapons, “China is and will remain at least ten years ahead for the ...
1時間前
◆200819 Scientect https://bit.ly/3aDbnYv
India Energy Bar Market Development Factors 2020 Overview ...
India energy bar market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 5% during the forecasted period (2019-2024). – Consumer demand for convenient and healthy on-the-go snack options has by-far been the primary attribute for sales of snack ...
18時間前
◆200819 Natural Gas World https://bit.ly/2Q8jdQu
India relaxes gas price controls [NGW Magazine]
India's gas had previously been sold at heavily regulated prices in an opaque mechanism to protect certain classes of ... The director of IGX, Rajesh Mediratta, told NGW that IEX had shown how things can be done better in the electricity market. ... the expansion of generating and transmission capacity and also the integration of renewable energy into the grid. ... raw material for manufacturing and power plants which rely on natural gas instead of coal for power generation will also be ...
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◆200819 The Interpreter https://bit.ly/3aFvyVG
As Pakistan and Saudi Arabia drift apart, China moves in
In November 2018, Saudi Arabia announced a US$6.2 billion loan package for cash-strapped Pakistan. The package ... Then, however, Riyad demanded the return of the US$3 billion loan and refused to sell oil to Islamabad on deferred payment. In response ... Pakistan is also the only nuclear-armed state in the Muslim world. ... Or would they keep silent, again falling victim to geopolitical power plays?
11時間前
◆200819 The Arab Weekly https://bit.ly/3aDO4Ol
Pakistan's army chief tries to ease Kashmir row with Riyadh ...
“During their meeting, they discussed prospects of military cooperation and ways to boost it as well as other topics of common interest,” the statement said. A traditional ally, Saudi Arabia gave Pakistan a $3 billion loan and $3.2 billion oil credit ...
15時間前
◆200819 The Express Tribune https://bit.ly/31at8eF
Pakistan reduces profit margins of IPPs
KARACHI: The government has achieved a major breakthrough by reducing the price of electricity for end-consumers as power producers have agreed in principle to limit their profit ...
3時間前
◆200819 Pakistan Today https://bit.ly/2YdZDqm
Frequent power failure
Respected Sir, Little space in your esteem newspaper could be useful enough to direct the attention of authorities concerned towards prolong hours of load shedding. No one can imagine life without electricity in modern days lying. However ...
12時間前
◆200819 https://www.nepal24hours.com https://bit.ly/318WeuS
Nepal Electricity Authority, Highest Profit-Making Public ...
N24 Staff Writer, KATHMANDU: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) had organised a webinar on Monday, to mark its 35th Anniversary. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun, who is also the chairman of NEA Board of Directors said that, they are committed to making ... With the control of power leakage by almost 11 per cent in four years, the NEA has saved about Rs 8 billion.
16時間前
◆200819 Financial Express https://bit.ly/34c1rUT
Exporting Indian electricity: Govts must step out of the way; let cross border transmission flow
Exporting Indian electricity: Govts must step out of the way; let cross border transmission flow ... Two electricity exchange platforms, Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) and Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL), have emerged and are providing a wide range of energy trading products. ... a trading margin cap of 4 paise / kWh, for electricity purchased from Chukha and Kurichhu hydro plants in Bhutan. ... If Nepal's power exports are competitive, government intervention will not be required.
3時間前
◆200819 Consultancy.asia https://bit.ly/2E9kFj8
SMEC selected for hydropower projects in India and Nepal
Engineering consulting firm SMEC has been hired to support hydropower development projects in India and Nepal. ... The project is one of the largest pumped storage electricity generating schemes in Tamil Nadu, set to provide 500MW. The energy will be generated from the use of two reservoirs in the Nilgiris hills, a reservoir at Porthimund as the upper reservoir ... storage hydropower project will utilise river discharge flowing into the Kaligandaki River to generate 844 MW of power.
2時間前
◆200819 The Hindu https://bit.ly/322EAsd
Time for India and Nepal to make up
When the Nepal-India dispute over the Himalayan territory of Limpiyadhura flared up in May, New Delhi ... Sugauli (1815), whose language reads the “Rajah of Nipal renounces all claim to the countries lying to the west of the River Kali”. ... Kathmandu's diplomats deny the accusation of passivity over the decades, saying that as the weaker power, Nepal ... No Go forests cleared for coal mining says report ...
12時間前
◆200819 Economic Times https://bit.ly/3gc1LoK
Transmission Challenge For Ladakh Power
Ladakh is to be India's first carbon-neutral region and an ultra-mega 7,500 MW solar power project is to be set up in the Union territory, as announced by PM Narendra Modi in his In- ... More HVDC transmission capacity is reportedly in the pipeline to evacuate power from Bhutan. ... A series of run-of-the-river projects along smaller rivers in the region such as the Shyok or Suru would make perfect sense, to better harmonise green, renewable energy and conventional power generation.
13時間前
◆200819 South China Morning Post https://bit.ly/317qDdg
China holds another live-fire drill in Tibet amid India border tensions
... Footage shows recently deployed artillery being used in what military expert calls a 'demonstration of power' ... (15,000 feet) in the middle of the Himalayas, which separate China and its South Asian neighbours – India, Nepal and Bhutan.
17時間前
◆200819 The Indian Express https://bit.ly/34cbKbn
Explained: What caused the nation-wide power outage in Sri Lanka?
The power outage caused traffic jams in Colombo, as traffic lights stopped operating, and water supply was impacted as pumps stalled without electricity. ... The oil-fired Kerawalapitiya power grid provides 50 per cent of Sri Lanka's electricity supply, according to the spokesperson of the ... In Sri Lanka, half of the electricity supply comes from thermal power, and the remaining from wind and hydro power.
17時間前
◆200819 EconomyNext https://bit.ly/3ga3F9I
Sri Lanka power cuts, IPPs in play with coal plants down
Sri Lanka was hit by a cascading failure on Monday, triggered by a transmission failure, resulting in emergency shutdowns of all generators connected to the Ceylon Electricity Board grid including coal plants. ... coal shutdown, independent power producers generated 15.46GWh or 35.5 percent, Mahaweli complex hydro plants 10.35 GWh and ... This is not counting the energy produced by small renewable energy plants which now contribute significant amounts of energy to the grid.
1時間前
◆200819 South China Morning Post https://bit.ly/3aDMAne
Sri Lanka cuts power for 21 million people after Chinese generator trips
has said electricity would be rationed across the island, after a Chinese-built coal power generator shut down in an ... A “technical fault” at a 300-megawatt thermal power plant near the capital Colombo on Monday left the nation without power ... The unspecified failure also caused the Chinese-built Lakvijaya Power Station – a 900-megawatt coal plant which generates almost one-third of Sri Lanka's electricity – to trip. ... Hydro makes up almost 50 per cent and wind about two per cent.
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