November 14, 2018
Pakistan’s power sector is reeling under great stress. High debt, non cost-reflective tariffs, a high default rate, high subsidies and poor power quality are some of the issues hampering sector performance.
October 11, 2018
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), representing ten countries in Southeast Asia with a gross domestic product (GDP) of almost USD2.4 trillion, is one of the most dynamic economic regions in the world and is home to over 630 million people.
October 11, 2018
Brazil’s electricity transmission sector is at a crossroads. It has been attracting significant investor interest over the past year or so after a lull in investments due to the political and economic crisis that faced the country.
September 13, 2018
In July 2018, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional transmission organisation (RTO) that oversees the bulk electric grid and wholesale power market in the central US across 14 states, approved the 2018 Integrated Transmission Plan Near-Term (ITPNT) Assessment report.
September 13, 2018
A reliable, uninterrupted power supply is a prerequisite for the progress of an emerging economy like Bangladesh, which is experiencing rapid economic growth.
September 13, 2018
Greece has made noticeable progress with energy sector reforms by restructuring state-owned companies and transposing provisions of the third European Union (EU) Energy Package for the liberalisation of electricity markets.
August 13, 2018
Gaps in power transmission and distribution — the two critical functions of the power system — have created a significant disparity between power generation and consumption in the country.
August 10, 2018
The Nordic power system is faced with the twin challenges of phasing in intermittent renewable power generation and the decommissioning of thermal plants.
July 10, 2018
After years of limited investment, the power sector of Argentina is witnessing a fresh growth spur with the government’s rising focus on developing core infrastructure sectors.
July 10, 2018
In Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria that made landfall on September 20, 2017 decimated the electrical grid, leading to subsequent failure of telecommunications systems, water filtration plants, emergency services, and economic activity.
June 11, 2018
The integration of advanced digital technologies to automate and control physical functions, the emphasis on improving performance, and the adjustment to a rapidly changing environment have created a larger cyber attack surface, with newer opportunities for malicious cyber threats.
June 8, 2018
Europe continues to be a leader in the implementation of energy transition, as reflected in its ambitious renewable energy and decarbonisation targets.
May 11, 2018
The first formal power pool in Africa, Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) is striving to attract investment to expand electricity infrastructure and capacity in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
May 11, 2018
The Euro-Mediterranean countries are planning to develop a reliable electricity transmission network to ensure energy security to support socio-economic development of the region.
May 11, 2018
There has been massive economic and infrastructural development in Malaysia in the last few decades. Energy consumption has increased substantially with electricity demand per person rising from 1,460 kWh in 1993 to 4,596 kWh in 2014.
April 11, 2018
Oman’s growing economy, resulting from rapid urban and industrial expansion, fast-growing population and change in lifestyle, has significantly boosted the demand for power in recent years.