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Huge Lao hydropower plant begins commercial export of electricity to Thailand

The largest infrastructure project in Laos, the Nam Theun 2 hydropower facility, has started commercial export of electricity to Thailand, the hydro project's operators said Wednesday.

Thailand Turns to Nuke as Alternative Energy

In order to ease its reliance on expensive imported oil and gas, the Thai government is planning to add nuclear power, bio-fuels and solar energy as potential energy sources for the country.

Thailand promotes solar farms

Thailand has taken a clear lead in promoting the use of solar energy instead of costly alternative energies that mean financial burden to consumers.

US researchers unveils car that makes money

US researchers has introduced a car that earns money for its driver. The vehicle was shown Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in San Diego, California.

Finland clears way for Baltic gas pipeline

MATTI HUUHTANEN AP 13.02.2010
Controversial Thai dam and hydropower plant project in Burma will go ahead

The Energy Ministry will proceed with the construction of the Hatgyi dam and hydropower plant in Burma, despite a local requirement to enhance the environmental impact assessment and information disclosure for greater transparency.

Finland clears way for Baltic gas pipeline

HELSINKI — A Finnish environmental agency on Friday approved plans to build a natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea — the final permit needed for the underwater energy link between Russia and Germany.

Nigeria's New Leader Woos Oil Companies

Will Connors, Spencer Swartz The Wall Street Journal 12.02.2010
Nigeria's New Leader Woos Oil Companies

Nigeria's new acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, is attempting to breathe life into the nation's ailing energy sector just two days after assuming the duties of President Umaru Yar'Adua, who has been out of the country since November with health problems.

Putin says Baltic Sea gas pipeline will be 'safe'

HELSINKI — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday downplayed environmental concerns about a planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, saying it would be a "safe and reliable" energy link for Europe.

President Chavez announces electricity emergency in Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared a state of emergency for the South American nation's electricity supply and announced a series of billing sanctions and rewards based on a customer's energy use.

Electricity use up as Thai economy recovers

Electricity usage last month rocketed 21.01 per cent year-on-year, indicating that the country's economy was recovering steadily, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand governor Suthat Pattamasiriwat said on Wednesday.


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