New life for mine site as pumped hydro project approved
The NSW government has approved a major pumped hydro project at a former mining site in the Gloucester Valley, Australia.
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Arup joins the IHA
Arup has become a member of the International Hydropower Association, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable hydropower and pumped storage as essential components of the global clean energy transition.
CeraPhi Energy and Star Energy announce agreement to repurpose UK wells for geothermal energy
CeraPhi Energy Ltd has signed a strategic agreement with Star Energy Group plc that will enable the transition of legacy onshore oil and gas wells into sustainable geothermal energy centres across the UK.
ANDRITZ to modernise McCormick hydropower plant
Société en Commandite Hydroélectrique Manicouagan has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to modernise turbine-generator units 6 and 7 at the McCormick hydropower plant in Canada.
New partnership explores future collaboration in geothermal energy
University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University have committed to explore future collaboration in geothermal energy and heating jointly, marking an important step toward expanding research, innovation, and skills development in the sector.
Quaise Energy raises US$134 million in first close of Series B
Quaise Energy has announced the first close of its Series B financing, raising US$134 million to build world’s first superhot geothermal power plant.
Tongland power station restored following £2 million refurbishment
Tongland power station, one of Scotland’s oldest hydroelectric power stations, has undergone a £2 million refurbishment by Drax.
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Eavor receives support from Government of Alberta
Eavor Technologies Inc. has been awarded CAN$8 million from the Government of Alberta's industry-supported Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund through Emissions Reduction Alberta's Drilling Technology Challenge.
ANDRITZ to upgrade Strandfossen hydropower plant
Hafslund has selected ANDRITZ to rehabilitate and upgrade the Strandfossen hydropower plant on the Glomma River.
Nexans and Hydro secure long-term low-carbon aluminium supply agreement
Nexans and Hydro have signed a five-year long-term agreement for the supply of approximately 85 000 t of low-carbon aluminium wire rod.
Laos and Myanmar sign agreement for Border Mekong hydropower feasibility study
Laos and Myanmar have advanced bilateral energy co-operation with the signing of a joint development agreement to undertake a feasibility study for a proposed hydropower project on the Mekong River along the Laos–Myanmar border.
Record curtailment and temperatures in Europe indicate clear need for energy storage
The 2026 World Hydropower Outlook, released by the International Hydropower Association, highlights Europe’s growing recognition of hydropower as a strategic pillar of the continent’s energy transition, resilience, and energy sovereignty.
OMV and Energie Steiermark join forces in deep geothermal energy
OMV and Energie Steiermark are partnering to advance deep geothermal energy in Styria and actively drive forward the heat transition.
World Bank Group and Morocco partner for next-generation hydropower
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved US$265 million to support the Ifahsa pumped hydropower storage project in Morocco.
Downing completes acquisition of three hydropower plants in Finland
Funds managed by Downing have completed the acquisition of Tornionlaakson Voima Oy, which owns and operates three hydropower plants in the Tengeliönjoki river basin in Northern Finland.