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
ABB wins large converter transformer order from China’s State Grid
Jun 6, 2019
ABB has announced it has won a large order to supply converter transformers and high-voltage equipment for an 800 kilovolt (kV), ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link, owned by the … read more »
Jun 6, 2019
Gurugram gets new transformers
Jun 6, 2019
The Sushant Lok phase 1 residential project in Gurugram, India has received a power upgrade, starting with a series of new transformers. One of the six new transformers allotted by … read more »
Jun 6, 2019
Efacec to release new switchgear at CIRED
Jun 6, 2019
Portuguese power company Efacec will present a new range of modular medium voltage switchgear for secondary distribution application during the International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED). The CIRED conference takes place … read more »
Jun 6, 2019