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Adani Group eyes $900 million power line project in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government is negotiating with the Adani Group for a $900 million public-private partnership to build high-voltage power lines. This project follows the group’s earlier success in securing a 30-year concession to operate the main container terminal at the port of Dar es Salaam. The investment is part of Tanzania’s broader push for infrastructural development and foreign investments. In parallel, Tanzania is also in discussions with UK firm Gridworks Development Partners for a $300…
Iberdrola acquires 88% stake in Electricity North West for €2.5 billion
Spanish utility company Iberdrola has acquired an 88% stake in Electricity North West (ENW) for an equity value of €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion), valuing the company, including its debt, at €5 billion. Since merging with ScottishPower in 2007, Iberdrola has viewed the UK as a key investment destination, investing €36 billion. ScottishPower is the UK’s only fully green integrated utility. The acquisition positions the UK at the forefront of Iberdrola’s markets by regulated asset base,…
JERA Nex acquires 395 MW of solar projects in US from Lightsource bp
JERA Nex, the global renewable energy division of JERA, has acquired two solar projects in the US, totalling 395 MW of alternating current, from Lightsource bp. This acquisition marks JERA Nex’s first since its launch in April 2024 and includes its initial US solar assets. The acquired projects are the 300MW Oxbow solar farm in Louisiana, the largest in the state, and the 95MW Happy solar farm in Arkansas. Both projects are currently operational. The…
BHEL secures contract for Telangana Stage-II thermal power plant
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured a contract from NTPC Ltd to establish the main plant package for the 3×800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power plant. The contract encompasses design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, commissioning, and civil construction. BHEL has received a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC to commence basic engineering work for the main plant package. Before this contract, BHEL had contributed to over 57% of NTPC’s thermal power installations…
Prozeal Green and Golyan form JV to develop 500 MW solar projects in Nepal
Prozeal Green Energy Limited and Golyan Power Limited have formed a joint venture to develop over 500 MW of solar energy projects in Nepal, including rooftop and ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants. Prozeal Green Energy will hold a 60% stake and manage engineering, procurement, and construction, while Golyan Group will hold the remaining 40%. The solar power generated will be supplied to the Nepal Electricity Authority as well as commercial and industrial consumers. The projects, spread…