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Power & Utilities

NTPC advances energy storage expansion and thermal capacity with INR 89.96 billion approvals

NTPC has approved major investments in battery energy storage and thermal power expansion, signalling a dual-track strategy to strengthen grid stability and baseload capacity. The decisions reflect India’s evolving energy mix and rising demand for flexible and reliable power infrastructure.

1 week ago • India

Power & Utilities

Amentum-Cavendish joint venture named owner's engineer for UK SMR project at Wylfa

Great British Energy has selected a joint venture between Amentum and Cavendish Nuclear as owner's engineer for its Rolls-Royce SMR project at Wylfa, North Wales. The 14-year contract, valued up to £300 million, provides independent technical assurance from design through commissioning to support final investment decision.

1 week ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

SP Energy Networks initiates £12 billion T3 infrastructure program to modernize Scotland’s electricity grid

A major infrastructure initiative in Scotland has commenced, involving a £12 billion investment to upgrade regional electricity networks over the next five years. The T3 program aims to bolster energy security and increase grid capacity through extensive substation construction and line replacements, while generating thousands of regional jobs and supporting the broader transition to electrification.

1 week ago • United Kingdom

Power & Utilities

IFC commits $125 million to OCI TerraSus for Sarawak polysilicon facility

The International Finance Corporation has provided a $125 million loan to OCI TerraSus to develop a semiconductor-grade polysilicon manufacturing plant in Bintulu, Sarawak. The facility, powered by renewable energy, will be Southeast Asia's first ultra-high purity polysilicon plant, supporting Malaysia's semiconductor supply chain ambitions.

1 week ago • Malaysia

Power & Utilities

EDF to allocate nuclear output to TotalEnergies under 12-year production contract

TotalEnergies has signed a 12-year Nuclear Production Allocation Contract with EDF, securing 400 MW of low-carbon power for its French refining and chemicals sites. The agreement covers approximately 60% of TotalEnergies' industrial electricity needs in France, commencing January 2028.

1 week ago • France

Power & Utilities

Four developer groups compete for EWEC's 3.3 GW carbon-capture-ready CCGT project

EWEC has received four competitive proposals for the Al Nouf 1 IPP project, a 3.3 GW combined-cycle gas turbine plant designed for carbon capture readiness. The facility, set to be the UAE's largest single-site CCGT plant, will be located in Abu Dhabi's new Al Nouf Complex and is scheduled for commercial operations in Q3 2029.

1 week ago • United Arab Emirates

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hanwha consolidates gas turbine units to form Hanwha Power amid surging energy demand

Hanwha Impact’s subsidiaries, Hanwha Power Systems and PSM, have merged under a unified brand, Hanwha Power. The restructuring creates a comprehensive energy infrastructure provider targeting rising global demand for stable power and low-carbon solutions.

1 week ago • Korea (South);United States

Power & Utilities

TBWES secures Rs.16 billion boiler contract for ultra-supercritical power project in Central India

Thermax subsidiary TBWES has been awarded a Rs.16 billion contract to provide a boiler package for a new 800 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in Central India. The agreement encompasses the manufacturing, delivery, and commissioning of the system, marking a significant win for the company’s heavy engineering division within the domestic energy infrastructure market.

1 week ago • India

Power & Utilities

Econotherm enters Asian refining sector with heat pipe contract for Thailand project

UK-based Econotherm has secured a contract to provide a 6.6 MW heat pipe air-preheater to a refinery in Thailand, scheduled for delivery in 2027. This agreement marks the firm’s first foray into the Asian refining market and highlights a growing shift toward specialized waste heat recovery solutions to improve operational reliability and energy efficiency.

1 week ago • Thailand

Power & Utilities

Rio Tinto secures $2 billion government package for Boyne aluminium smelter transition

Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with the Queensland and Commonwealth governments for a combined A$2 billion investment to support the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone through 2040. The package, part of the Federal Government's Future Made in Australia initiative, complements Rio's renewable power purchase agreements totalling over 2.8GW.

1 week ago • Australia

Waste & Recycling

Port Arthur advances $92 million wastewater plant overhaul to replace aging infrastructure

The City of Port Arthur is undertaking a major rehabilitation of its Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, replacing treatment components that have reached the end of their service life. The project, funded through state revolving funds, ARPA, and city capital, aims to extend plant reliability and maintain regulatory compliance.

1 week ago • United States

Engineering & EPC

Konkan railway awards ₹6.39 billion EPC contract to SUGS Lloyd for power infrastructure upgrade

SUGS Lloyd has secured a ₹6.39 billion contract from Konkan Railway Corporation to supply and install power infrastructure including SCADA-DMS systems. The 24-month project strengthens the EPC firm’s order book and reinforces its position in the smart grid and power transmission segments.

1 week ago • India

Oil & Gas

Kelington secures USD 105 million contract to cuild critical gas systems for India semiconductor fab

Kelington Group Berhad has secured a USD 105 million contract to design and implement a gas distribution system for a semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat, reinforcing India’s chip manufacturing ambitions and highlighting rising demand for specialized industrial infrastructure.

1 week ago • India

Roads & Highways

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves infrastructure outlay for Sambhal manufacturing cluster

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has sanctioned INR 2454.2 million for infrastructure development of an integrated manufacturing and logistics cluster (IMLC) near the Ganga Expressway in Sambhal. The project, part of a broader industrial corridor initiative, aims to enhance the state’s industrial logistics capacity.

1 week ago • India