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Transformer damaged at Thumbay dam

Jun 18, 2019
A transformer at Thumbay dam in India has been damaged after being struck by lightning. The transformer that provides power to plant No. 2 at Thumbay that supplies water to … read more »
Jun 18, 2019

Massive blackout hits Argentina and Uruguay

Jun 17, 2019
A large-scale blackout has occurred in Argentina and Uruguay, affecting millions of people. While most people affected have had their power restored, the cause of the blackout is yet unknown. … read more »
Jun 17, 2019

Western Isles get multi-million grid upgrade

Jun 14, 2019
Scotland’s Western Isles have received a multi-million dollar investment in their local electricity network. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) recently completed a $4.8 million programme of works to reinforce … read more »
Jun 14, 2019

ABB to build two new converter stations in Korea

Jun 13, 2019
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), the country’s largest electric utility, awarded ABB Power Grid’s business with a large order to build two new converter stations. One station on the mainland … read more »
Jun 13, 2019

Siemens builds traction transformer for Indian Railways

Jun 13, 2019
Siemens has developed a new traction transformer for Indian Railways’ new 9000HP locomotive. Siemens is equipping Indian Railways 9000HP electric locomotive with the first indigenously-designed and produced integrated propulsion system … read more »
Jun 13, 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

Russia and China to work together on grid upgrade projects

Jun 12, 2019
Russia’s electric grid company Rosseti and the China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) have agreed to work together in the development of other countries’ electrical grids. Rosseti and CEEC will jointly … read more »
Jun 12, 2019

EU blocks merger between Thyssenkrupp and Tata steel

Jun 12, 2019
The EU has formally blocked the merger between Thyssenkrupp and Tata, in a move that had been anticipated by both companies. The EU’s antitrust authority prohibited the merger between the … read more »
Jun 12, 2019

Siemens to supply digital transformers to Egypt

Jun 11, 2019
Siemens has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to supply the country’s first digital power transformer – Siemens’ Sensformer. Under the agreement, Siemens will supply 14 … read more »
Jun 11, 2019

E.On maps first substation in virtual reality

Jun 10, 2019
E.On has now completely mapped its first high-voltage substation in virtual reality (VR), to be used for the purposes of training. This means that partner companies working in these kinds … read more »
Jun 10, 2019

Tender announced for new 8 MVA transformer in Karnataka

Jun 7, 2019
A Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for a new power transformer has been published by the Corporations and Associations And Others Of Karnataka. The NIT requests the provision of an 8 … read more »
Jun 7, 2019

Large transformer delivered to Connah’s Quay Power Station

Jun 7, 2019
The first of two new large transformers have been delivered to Connah’s Quay Power Station in North Wales. Connah’s Quay Power Station is a 1,420 MW gas-fired power station in … read more »
Jun 7, 2019