TSO Focus

Profile of a leading TSO operator, covering its history, present status and future plans

• Svenska Kraftnät: Plans afoot to meet European environmental objectives

  October 1, 2012
  European policies to combat climate change, enhanced regional energy cooperation and an ageing asset base have all contributed to a growing focus on high voltage...

• Transelec S.A.: Augmenting Chilean grid network to accommodate new generation

  September 1, 2012
  Chile's National Energy Strategy for 2012-30 emphasises the fundamental need for long-term reliability of, and improved access to, the country's power system...

• Korea Electric Power Corporation: Plans to build an intelligent grid

  August 1, 2012
  South Korea has launched a countrywide smart grid project to manage its growing energy requirements. The state-owned energy utility, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)...

• REN: Fresh injection of funds to help spearhead projects [free access]

  July 1, 2012
  Portugal's energy sector is witnessing significant changesas a result of the financial bail-out package agreed with the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB)...

• Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais: Investing in network to improve reliability

  June 1, 2012
  Brazil is undertaking rapid infrastructural augmentation as the country prepares to host major international sports events such as the Soccer World Cup and the...

• Public Service Electric & Gas: Greater focus on electricity transmission business

  May 1, 2012
  Several utilities in the US are finding improved prospects in the electricity transmission business. In part, this reflects government efforts to fast track projects and the regulators' initiatives to improve incentives for capital investments in the transmission sector.

• AltaLink: Electricity investment plans to support economic growth in Alberta

  April 1, 2012
  Alberta's electricity transmission network is projected to witness a capital expenditure of over CAD13.5 billion between 2011 and 2020. The aim is to make up for the deficient....

• KETRACO: Increasing demand provides thrust for network expansion

  March 1, 2012
  Kenya's bulk power transmission infrastructure is undergoing an expansion drive. Transmission projects worth USD1.24 billion are lined up for commissioning by 2016.

• Electricity of Vietnam: Plans to augment transmission capacity

  February 1, 2012
  By 2020, Vietnam will require investments worth an estimated USD48.8 billion towards building up the country's power infrastructure. These are estimates drawn under the...

• Sonelgaz Spa: Cross-border transmission in focus

  January 1, 2012
  Algeria's power sector, despite the country's political chaos, is keenly watched by international investors. While measures to restructure the electricity market have been...

• Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company: Wind energy drives transmission investment

  December 1, 2011
  Electricity transmission industry is receiving renewed attention in the US. Several leading utilities and new players have started focusing on their transmission...

• Saudi Electricity Company: Growing economy strains electricity infrastructure

  November 1, 2011
  Amidst a gloomy global economic scenario, the countries constituting the gulf cooperation council (GCC) are projected to achieve 7 per cent growth by the end of 2011.

• Fingrid: Revamping grid to secure future energy needs

  October 1, 2011
  Finland's electricity demand has shown sharp growth of late, reaching levels closer to that attained before the global economic slowdown. This is sought to be addressed...

• Transpower: Scaling up capacity for long term reliability

  September 1, 2011
  Pursuing a marked shift in policy, New Zealand's high voltage power transmission sector is on a rapid capital expansion mode. Historically, this segment has had...

• Hydro-Québec: Increasing renewable energy drives investments

  August 1, 2011
  The Canadian province of Quebec aims to further develop its two complementary energy resources - hydro and wind. In addition, it aims to increase electricity exports to the US.

• Oman Electricity Transmission Company: Expanding network to meet rising demand

  July 1, 2011
  Exceeding its installed capacity base, Oman's power demand reached over 3,900 MW in May 2011. The country is increasingly providing for a rapid increase...

• PSE Operator: Demand drives grid investments

  June 1, 2011
  By 2015, Polish high voltage transmission network could see a projected PLN8.5 billion of investments. This is to be viewed in the context of 24 per cent growth...

• National Grid Corporation of the Philippines: Network expansion drives investments

  May 1, 2011
  By the end of 2010, the Philippines posted a record economic growth of 7.3 per cent. Experts say that this is the highest achieved by the country in the last 20 years.

• Transmission Company of Nigeria: Embracing a new look

  April 1, 2011
  In the absence of a long-term growth strategy, Nigeria's electricity sector has been plagued with high power losses and severe supply disruptions.

• TEIAS: Challenged by demands of a growing economy and EU objectives

  March 1, 2011
  Turkey's state-owned transmission utility - Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation or TEIAS - is faced with numerous challenges posed by the continuous liberalisation...