Transformer fire at Panki power plant

Jun 19, 2018
A major blaze broke out at Panki power station in Kanpur, India after a transformer caught on fire. It is believed the fire started after a transformer overheated, causing it … read more »
Jun 19, 2018

SSAB Europe transformer fire could cost $11.3 million

Jun 19, 2018
SSAB Europe has announced that the transformer fire at their Hämeenlinna steel mill last Tuesday will cost them around $11.3 million. According to the Swedish steelmaker, the galvanising and colour-coated … read more »
Jun 19, 2018

Skiffes Creek Switching Station receives two new power transformers

Jun 14, 2018
Two out of seven transformers have been moved across James City County, Virginia to the Skiffes Creek Switching Station, as part of the Skiffes Creek Transmission project. The 400,000 pound, … read more »
Jun 14, 2018

EU to invest €8.7 billion in energy infrastructure

Jun 8, 2018
The European Commission has revealed its budget for 2021-2027 includes €8.7 billion to support investments in energy infrastructure. The investment comes as part of an effort to renew the “Connecting … read more »
Jun 8, 2018

Trump bailout wont protect electricity grid, say experts

Jun 6, 2018
Energy experts decried President Donald Trump’s order to the Energy Department last week to prop up struggling coal and nuclear power plants, saying it would not help achieve energy security. … read more »
Jun 6, 2018

Transformer explosion injures worker in Philadelphia

Jun 4, 2018
A worker suffered burns to his body on Friday after a transformer blew up in North Philadelphia. Firefighters arrived at the 1000 block of North 4th Street after receiving a … read more »
Jun 4, 2018

8 injured in Mumbai transformer explosion

May 31, 2018
One contractor and seven linesmen from the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) were injured in an explosion of a transformer in Nalla Sopara, a town within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, … read more »
May 31, 2018

8 heavy transformers transported from India to West Africa

May 30, 2018
Eight heavy transformers and reactors, along with accessories, have been transported from Mumbai Port, India to the Ziguinchor site via Dakar Port in Senegal, West Africa. Logistics for the shipment … read more »
May 30, 2018

FESCO delivers 3 transformers in Russia

May 24, 2018
FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) has delivered three transformers from Novorossiysk, Russia for the Moscow Central Heating and Power Plants. The transformers each weighed 167 tons and required an individual transportation scheme to get … read more »
May 24, 2018

Nigeria’s NEMSA trains electrical generation, transmission inspectors

May 24, 2018
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NMSA) has established a two-week training course for 142 electrical inspectors. Fifty-five of the more experienced inspectors were being trained to be able to … read more »
May 24, 2018

Transformer catches fire, explodes at Texas City substation

May 10, 2018
Mineral oil fire caused a transformer to catch fire and explode at the CenterPoint Energy facility in Texas City on Tuesday, May 8. Some other plants and businesses lost power … read more »
May 10, 2018

3 injured in Chicago substation fire

May 3, 2018
Three workers were injured in a fire that broke out at an electrical substation in East Block, Chicago, on Tuesday, May 1. According to the Chicago Sun Times, the fire … read more »
May 3, 2018