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U.S. Exports Will Expand Wind Farm in Honduras
March 5, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two hundred Pennsylvanian workers will assemble twelve high-tech wind turbines for export, because the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) approved a $28.6 million direct loan to a Honduran power company.
World Bank Calls for Global Initiative to Scale Up Geothermal Energy in Developing Countries
REYKJAVIK, March 6, 2013 – The World Bank today announced a major international effort to expand renewable power generation in developing countries by tapping an underutilized resource: geothermal energy. World Bank Managing Director Sri Mulyani Indrawati called on donors,
The Government is Working to Ensure that Our Companies can go to International Tenders with Guaranteed Success
(1888PressRelease) March 05, 2013 – Spain, – The Minister of Employment and Economy of Castilla-La Mancha, Carmen Home, said that “the Government of Cospedal works for companies of Castilla-La Mancha can attend international tenders with guaranteed success “. To this
Canada a World-Class Partner for Energy, Jobs and the Environment
March 5, 2013, CHICAGO — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today delivered remarks hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs regarding the strong energy relationship that exists between Canada and the United States. The Minister
Renewable Energy Programme of Rwanda : integrating the climate dimension
March 4 2013 – Rwanda has the objective to add 1000 MW of renewable energy to its production capacity by 2017. The country is rich with hydro and geothermal potential. With only 16% of the population currently having access
Govt. sets Target of 15,000 MW of wind Energy during 12th plan period.
March 4 2013 - The Government has set a target of 15000 MW of wind power to be installed during 12th Plan period. The capital expenditure for setting up one MW wind power project is approximately Rs.6 crores. A total
President inaugurates three economic projects in Lahore, Says Iran-Pakistan pipe line to meet our energy needs
Lahore: March 04, 2013 - President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the Pakistan-Iran pipeline project was motivated by the need to meet country’s growing energy needs and was not against any other country. The President said that the two
Alberta – Premier Redford welcomes Keystone XL progress
March 1, 2013 – Calgary… Alberta Premier Alison Redford provided the following statement in response to the U.S. State Department’s Supplementary Environmental Impact Study. “On behalf of the people of Alberta, I welcome further progress towards a decision on
NB Power awards contract for $30-million investment in Quebec interconnect upgrade
27 February 2013 FREDERICTON (GNB) – NB Power has awarded a contract to the Swedish firm ABB Inc. to begin investing $30 million in an upgrade to the Eel River high-voltage direct current converter station, located near Dalhousie. The
New Push to Boost Electricity Access in Rwanda
WASHINGTON, February 19, 2013 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved US$60 million in additional financing to bring more electricity to more Rwandans and for lighting public institutions such as schools, clinics and hospitals. The loan financing
EBRD offers Belarus firms energy efficiency funding
Feb. 19, 2013 – The EBRD today launched a new facility in Belarus that will provide local banks with up to USD 50 million to finance investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. These are urgently needed to ensure
EBRD supports expansion of Ukrainian retailer Novus
Feb. 18 2013 – The EBRD is providing a senior loan of up to US$ 50 million to Novus Group, a rapidly developing retail chain in Ukraine. The loan will finance the expansion of the chain in Ukraine and