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| | | | | | | | | | Vattenfall said it plans to build four new hydropower projects with a possible capacity of a total of 720 MW, starting from 2026 and into the 2030s. “It is truly a pleasure to announce our plans to build new hydro power in Sweden. If these projects are in fact put in motion, it will mean a substantial increase in output… | | | | | | | | | | Savannah Energy PLC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA), through Savannah Energy RCM Limited, with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon for the development of the Bini a Warak Hydroelectric Project in the northern Adamawa Region of Cameroon. The 75 MW Bini project is expected to provide clean, stable and affordable power to Cameroon’s northern region. This is… | | | | | | | | UPCOMING EVENTS  Check out our NEW registration packages and secure your passes today before early bird ends on May 2, 2023! |  Explore the 8 topical tracks designed to keep your experience organized and productive. Start planning your schedule today! |  This is a one-stop shop for Employers to find and hire top hydro industry talent and Job Seekers to search and apply for their next hydro career opportunities. Get started today. | | | | | | | The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) has released a report, The Cost of Rehabilitating Dams in the U.S.: A Methodology and Estimate, that estimates the cost to rehabilitate the non-federal dams in the U.S. at $157.5 billion. The cost to rehabilitate just the most critical dams is estimated at $34.1 billion. These estimates were based on dam rehabilitation… | | | | | | | | | | Three years after construction began, the Singrobo-Ahouaty hydropower plant project in Côte d’Ivoire achieved a 78.93% completion rate as of the end of March 2023, according to the African Development Bank. This 44 MW project, which is symbolic of private sector mobilization for climate and green growth, is the first private sector-funded climate action operation in West Africa, AfDB said.… | | | | | | | | | | | Founded in 1988, Obermeyer Hydro, Inc. designs and supplies inflatable water control gates, flood barriers, hydraulic turbines, and rubber dams. We provide innovative and proven water control and water power solutions through thoughtful engineering, innovative design, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. Learn more at www.obermeyerhydro.com or by visiting us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.
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