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North America News

New York’s NYSERDA finalises contracts with CPNY and CHPE transmission projects 

December 1, 2021
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has finalised contracts with Clean Path New York LLC for its Clean Path NY (CPNY) project, and with Hydro-Québec’s subsidiary HQ Energy Services (US) Inc. (HQUS) for its Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project. Both these projects will deliver clean, renewable solar, wind, and hydroelectric power from upstate New York and Canada to New York City

IEA anticipates US’ renewable capacity to increase by 200 GW by 2026 

December 1, 2021
International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report—Renewables 2021 Analysis and Forecast to 2026—which estimates that renewable capacity in the US will increase 65 per cent from 2021 to 2026, adding more than 200 GW capacity.

Maine DEP suspends NECEC project 

November 30, 2021
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has suspended the permit for Avangrid’s New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) power line, which would transmit electricity from Canada’s Hydro-Quebec to Massachusetts’ utilities

AEP continues to invest in Lima-area transmission projects in Ohio 

November 30, 2021
Recently, American Electric Power (AEP) provided an update on the transmission projects being implemented in Lima, Ohio. Four main projects are expected to stimulate nearly USD168 million in economic activities across the state.

Latin America News

Ecuador’s CELEC EP completes Alluriquín substation works 

December 1, 2021
State-owned power utility Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP) has concluded the energisation works of the Alluriquín sectioning substation.

GE commissions first digital substation for Brazil’s CTEEP 

November 30, 2021
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has commissioned the first digital substation in Brazil’s Sistema Interconectado Nacional (SIN) or the National Interconnected System, for the Colombian Interconexión Eléctrica’s (ISA) Brazilian subsidiary Companhia de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica Paulista (ISA CTEEP)—the largest private transmission company in Brazil.

Colombian EPM to invest COP18.7 trillion on infrastructure in 2022-25 

November 29, 2021
Colombian multi-utility Empresas Públicas Medellín (EPM) plans to invest COP18.7 trillion from 2022 to 2025. Of this, it has allocated COP11.04 trillion to transmission and distribution (T&D), COP4.45 trillion to generation, and COP2.68 trillion to its water and wastewater segment.

Tower assembly for Margen Derecha–Yguazú line begins in Paraguay 

November 29, 2021
Paraguay’s electric utility Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE) or the National Electricity Administration has started the tower assembly of the 500 kV Margen Derecha–Yguazú transmission line.

Asia-Pacific News

Contract worth AUD5.5 million awarded for Marinus Link 

December 3, 2021
Tasmania’s TasNetworks has recently awarded an AUD5.5 million contract for works under the Second Bass Strait Interconnector (Marinus Link).

Nepal’s NEA earmarks NPR25 billion towards upgradation of power system in certain provinces 

December 2, 2021
The state-owned power utility Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has earmarked NPR25 billion towards upgradation of power systems in the Karnali, and Sudur Paschim provinces.

Australian AEMC announces new rule incentivising battery storage investments 

December 2, 2021
As a result of a new rule made recently by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), more batteries and hybrid systems will be able to enter the Australian market, ensuring that the energy sector keeps up with new technologies, while supporting innovation.

Australian developers partner to build country’s largest privately-funded BESS project 

December 2, 2021
Macquarie's Green Investment Group (GIG), French energy group ENGIE and French renewable energy specialist Fluence have partnered to develop Australia's largest privately-owned utility-scale battery.

Europe News

UK’s Moray West awards contract for supply of two offshore substations 

December 3, 2021
Germany’s equipment manufacturer Siemens and Smulders Projects UK’s subsidiary Lemants have been selected by developer Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Limited to supply two offshore substations for the Moray West offshore wind farm.

NEURC hikes Ukraine’s Ukrenergo transmission tariff for 2022 

December 2, 2021
Ukraine’s National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) has approved the transmission tariff of the country’s transmission system operator (TSO) Ukrenergo for 2022 at UAH345.64 per MWh (excluding VAT).

Ofgem sets GBP642 million allowance for Shetland Link [free access]

December 1, 2021
British energy regulator Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has set an allowance of GBP642 million of capital expenditure for the 600 MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) Shetland Interconnector project.

Italy’s Terna awards contract for Tyrrhenian Link project 

December 1, 2021
Italy’s transmission system operator (TSO) Terna has awarded contracts to Prysmian and Nexans (in association with Roda and Mive) for the supply and installation of submarine and underground cables for the 1 GW Tyrrhenian Link project.

Middle East & Africa News

Egypt invests EGP7.7 billion for electrical network improvement in 2020-21 

December 2, 2021
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) had invested about EGP7.7 billion to improve the performance of the electrical network and maintain the level of quality of electrical supply during the fiscal year 2020-21, with the total amount of energy sold during the year amounting to about 189 TWh.

Jordan’s NEPCO seeks bids for JIPT project 

November 30, 2021
Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) is seeking international bids for the supply and commissioning of switchgear and ancillary equipment for the 400/132/33 kV Risha substation under Jordan­ Iraq Power Transmission Project (JIPT).

Jordan and Egypt sign agreement to increase electricity capacity 

November 29, 2021
Jordan and Egypt have signed an agreement to increase electricity capacity between the two countries’ power grids from 500 MW to 1,000 MW. The agreement will enhance the ability to boost electricity export in both countries.

Construction begins for Mozambique–Malawi power transmission link 

November 29, 2021
Construction works on the Mozambique–Malawi Power Transmission Link project have begun by India’s L&T. This includes the construction of a 218-km-long, 400 kV overhead transmission line connecting the Matambo substation in the western Mozambican province of Tete and the Phombeya substation in Malawi.