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Siemens to retrofit Daxlanden substation in Germany

Nov 18, 2019
German transmission grid operator TransnetBW has commissioned Siemens to build new switchgear in the 380 kilovolt (kV) Daxlanden substation in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. Two new gas-insulated indoor switchgear, initially with 26 … read more »
Nov 18, 2019

DTEK Dnipro installs 31 transformers

Nov 8, 2019
Ukranian utility DTEK Dnipro Power Grids has installed 31 new transformers, helping to resolve over 3000 disruptions to the power supply since the beginning of the year. Power engineers worked … read more »
Nov 8, 2019

Haefely Test AG acquired by Pfiffner International

Sep 3, 2019
Pfiffner International AG, a solution supplier for customers in the sectors of electrical energy and rolling stock, has announced the acquisition of Haefely Test AG. Haefely did belong to the … read more »
Sep 3, 2019

NTDC completes work at Rawat Grid Station ahead of schedule

Aug 12, 2019
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has ended the ongoing load-management in areas of Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Chakwal. The resumption of normal supply came after completing necessary work on a … read more »
Aug 12, 2019

122-ton transformer repaired at Kola NPP

Jul 16, 2019
The Kola Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has dismantled a 122-ton spare part from the block transformer for repair. At the Kola NPP, the contractor performed a unique technological operation to … read more »
Jul 16, 2019

ABB wins traction transformer order for 27 regional trains

Jul 12, 2019
ABB has announced it has won orders worth more than $140 million from Swiss train manufacturer, Stadler, to supply state-of-the-art traction equipment for trains and locomotives in the United States … read more »
Jul 12, 2019

Pioneer sells power transformer divisions to private equity firm

Jul 3, 2019
Private equity firm Mill Point Capital has announced it will acquire the power transformer divisions of Pioneer Transformers in a corporate carve-out transaction for $65.5 million. Pioneer Transformers is a … read more »
Jul 3, 2019

PG&E reports on infrastructure safety inspections

Jun 21, 2019
Pacific Gas and Electric officials have reported on the company’s efforts to improve safety and conditions for its power facilities, which have included increased inspections and repairs, and, in some … read more »
Jun 21, 2019

Siemens cuts jobs due to excess capacities in markets for transformers

Jun 19, 2019
Siemens has announced plans to reduce approximately 2,700 jobs worldwide over the course of several years in its Power and Gas business. Around 1,400 of these jobs are in Germany. … read more »
Jun 19, 2019

Megger acquires German Power Diagnostix

Jun 12, 2019
Global electrical test equipment expert Megger has acquired Power Diagnostix of Aachen, Germany, a leader in the development and manufacture of high voltage diagnostic equipment, and in the provision of … read more »
Jun 12, 2019

Trafo makes replacement transformer for mining company in 5 weeks

May 31, 2019
Dry-type transformer specialist, Trafo, has designed, built and delivered a non-standard cast-resin replacement after a mining company in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa suffered a transformer failure. David Claassen, Managing Director of … read more »
May 31, 2019

MEPCO upgrade 552 transformers

May 20, 2019
Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) upgraded 552 transformers during the fiscal year 2018-19. According to MEPCO spokesperson, the transformers were upgraded to provide new connections to consumers and improvement of the system. … read more »
May 20, 2019