TSO Focus

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

• SaskPower of Canada: Infrastructure renovation is the focus

  March 1, 2013
  Managing energy demand on an ageing asset base is the typical challenge for transmission system operators in developed countries. For many, this is the key driver...

• NTDC : Expanding Pakistan's grid network for improving energy security

  February 1, 2013
  Pakistan initiated gradual reforms of its power sector in the 1990s to attract private sector investments. Among other things, this led to a restructuring of the previous model of the state-owned, vertically integrated power company, which in turn resulted in the formation of the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) as the transmission system operator in Pakistan.

• Abu Dhabi TRANSCO: Focus on renewable integration and technology upgradation

  January 1, 2013
  UAE's economic growth during 2013 is expected to be in the range of 3-4 per cent.Higher oil prices and a recovery in the real estate sector point to a revival and possible expansion in demand. Recent network planning exercises by the Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company (TRANSCO) factored in a peak demand of 20 GW by 2018.

• China Southern Power Grid: T&D expansion in full force [free access]

  December 1, 2012
  China's Twelfth Five-Year Plan emphasises objectives such as increased production of renewable energy, distribution generation, development of a smart grid and...

• Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company: New plans to augment grid network

  November 1, 2012
  Political unrest in Egypt has had significant ramifications on the country's economic growth. Restoring the basic growth fundamentals is one of the key challenges for the new ...

• 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.