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Transformer explodes at Providence power plant

Jul 4, 2019
A transformer at Providence power plant has caught fire and exploded, burning through oil but causing no known injuries. The explosion happened around 11 a.m. at the Manchester Street Power … read more »
Jul 4, 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

NEA to launch smart transformer monitoring system

Jul 3, 2019
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to launch a smart system to monitor its substations and transformers across the country online. The Energy Competence Department of the Authority is … read more »
Jul 3, 2019

Brazilian power utilities start to remove GE transformers after explosions

Jul 3, 2019
Several Brazilian power transmission companies have started removing a piece of equipment made by General Electric Co (GE) after a series of transformer explosions. Brazil’s grid operator ONS recommended replacing … read more »
Jul 3, 2019

DEWA to build five new substations

Jul 2, 2019
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has revealed its plans to build five new 400 kV substations. The project comes with a budget of $599 million and will add … read more »
Jul 2, 2019

European Bank to provide Ukraine with $149 million loan to modernize grid

Jul 2, 2019
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine confirmed that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a loan for the modernization of the electricity grid. The EBRD will allocate … read more »
Jul 2, 2019

Sunbelt Transformer merges with service provider Solomon Corporation

Jul 1, 2019
U.S.-based private equity firm Trilantic North America has announced the merger of Solomon Corporation, a provider of refurbishment, repair and salvage services for power transformers and related electrical equipment, with … read more »
Jul 1, 2019

Transformer explodes in Jerash, Jordan

Jun 28, 2019
A power transformer has exploded near the Gaza refugee camp in the Jordanian city of Jerash on Wednesday. The transformer exploded due to the high temperatures that Jordan witnessed in the … read more »
Jun 28, 2019

ABB transformers to be installed at Moray offshore wind farm

Jun 28, 2019
ABB has won an order from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to supply 100 transformers for its offshore wind farm. ABB will supply its energy-efficient WindSTAR transformers, manufactured in ABB’s transformer factory … read more »
Jun 28, 2019

Siemens job cuts to hit Dresden transformer factory

Jun 27, 2019
Siemens has informed workers about coming job losses in it’s Dresden transformer factory. It looks as up to 75 jobs could be cut from the Dresden site, out of a … read more »
Jun 27, 2019

World Bank to provide $420 million in grants for Mozambique transmission upgrades

Jun 26, 2019
The World Bank Group has approved $420 million in grants to strengthen Mozambique’s energy transmission system. The grants will be issued through private sector investments to modernise the country’s energy transmission … read more »
Jun 26, 2019

GE: World’s biggest offshore wind turbine heading to the UK for testing

Jun 25, 2019
GE Renewable Energy has announced that the 107-metre long blade will be shipped to the UK as part of an advanced technology testing program that will focus on enhancing the … read more »
Jun 25, 2019