Jun 2001

Electricité de France has come under a hail of fire from European power players over what is seen as anti-competitive behaviour. The moves follow an extensive and acquisitive spending spree, with its latest play in Italy.

Distributed power and renewables are set to make enormous inroads into the world’s energy portfolio mix over the coming decades. But where are the biggest gains expected? By Glen Liddy Schroder Salomon Smith Barney

The agreement reached at Kyoto in 1997 to deal with greenhouse gases is looking ragged since President Bush's recent proclamation. Yet thousands of people around the world continue to work on the principles agreed at Kyoto By Martin Bartlam Jones day reavis & pogue

Liberalisation is sweeping throughout the world, but what are the themes and trends in the Asia Pacific region and how far along are the various nations on the road to market creation? By Dr Graham Thomas World Energy Council

With the success of the Kyoto Protocol in doubt, globally negotiated and compulsory agreements aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions sit firmly at the top of the agenda, but are they really the best way to tackle climate change?

New technology can give a much needed boost to the development of power networks By Michel Chamia ABB

Collaborative procurement can significantly reduce costs for utilities – but third party asset management can lead to far greater efficiencies and allow companies space to focus on true core proficiencies By Thomas Yeung AT Kearney

Vestas Wind Systems, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer plans to establish a subsidiary and production facilities on Kintyre in Scotland.

China’s four nuclear plants are expected to be in operation within four years.

Czech power utility CEZ expects to re-open the troubled Temelin plant in late July, following over two months of repair work on a faulty turbine.

Indonesian utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has announced that losses over the last year have doubled those previously reported.

The flagging share price of fuel cell developer Plug Power has received a significant boost with the news that New York’s Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is to install some 75 Plug units on its grid network.

A comprehensive review of the UK’s energy sector could result in a long-term revival of nuclear power, critics fear.

European legislators have delayed the passage of tough new emissions rules after failing to reach agreement with national governments over the structure of the mandate.