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Transformer fire affected Gran Resistencia and Corrientes
A recent transformer fire in Puerto Bastiani substation cut the electrical supply on several occasions to Gran Resistencia, Corrientes and other towns in the Chaco Province, Argentina.
Transformer failure in Punto Fijo causes power outage
Yesterday, the malfunction of the first of five electrical circuits on Paraguaná peninsula in Falcón, Venezuela, left the area without power supply.
Transformer failure in Tizi-Ouzou drops significantly in 2013
Transformer failure in distribution of electrical energy rate in 2013 has dropped considerably in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria, said director of Centre for Distribution of Electricity and Gas.
Saudi Electricity Company awards five contracts worth $ 808 million
Yesterday, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)'s CEO, Ali Al-Barrak, signed the agreements to award five contracts worth SR 3.03 billion ($ 808 million) to set up two transformers and three power transmission lines at the ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Lansdale Electric plans transformer update
Lansdale Electric, Pennsylvania, USA is setting up upgrades for its outdated equipment in order to expand the power network and make it faster, stronger and more flexible.
Police detained two people for stealing an electric transformer in Sant Mateu
Two people from Burriana and Castellón, Spain, have been arrested yesterday for alleged transformer theft. Apparently, the Sant Mateu Police received a notice informing them that two people were stealing an electrical transformer with the intention to transport it to a ship.
A transformer failure cuts off power supply to Corrientes
Yesterday morning a power cut occurred in several areas of Corrientes, Argentina, due to a transformer fault at the 500 kV Puerto Bastiani station in the Chaco Province. The power supply was provided from an alternative source at Paso de la Patria.
FBI investigating ‘military-style’ attack on transformers in San Jose
FBI is investigating an apparent real-world attack on San Jose power station which happened earlier this year, according to Foreign Policy. Apparently, two unidentified gunmen fired "military-style" weapons at transformers at the San Jose PG&E substation in an act some see as sabotage.
Canadian Pacific to transport giant transformers from Minnesota port to Alberta
Canadian Pacific will soon transport 16 giant electrical transformers, each measuring 10.3 m in length, 4.3 m in width and 5.2 m in height, and weighing 325 tons to Alberta, Canada for a large power transmission line project.
Alstom T&D India wins $ 38 million orders to supply two major gas-insulated substations
Alstom T&D India has won two contracts with a total value of € 38 million to supply two 400/220/66 kV gas-insulated substations (GIS) at Wangtoo and Gumma in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Large transformer in Achill Island, County Mayo gets struck by lightning
Following damage caused by yesterday's storms, the ESB said that a large transformer in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland had been irreparably damaged following a lightning strike.
ABB wins autotransformer order in Sweden
ABB has entered a frame agreement with Balfour Beatty Rails AB and the Swedish Transport Agency, Trafikverket, to deliver autotransformers between 2013 and 2017.
ABB wins $37-million transformer order in Poland
ABB has won an order worth around $ 37 million from PSE S.A., Poland’s state owned transmission system operator, to deliver 12 power transformers as part of an initiative to strengthen the national grid.
Power Machines and Toshiba rename their joint venture
A joint venture of Power Machines OJSC and Toshiba to manufacture electrical equipment in Russia has been renamed to Power Machines Toshiba High-Voltage Transformers, LLC.
Energy-efficient transformers soon to be released in Ryazan
Ryazan Plant, Russia started producing cable fittings as part of energy-saving power transformers manufacturing, head of the region told Ria Novosti.
Transformer repair workshop for Gumla
A transformer repairing workshop will be set up in the Gumla district, India as the emergency transformer repairs otherwise have to be carried out in the Ranchi district workshop.
Adrar wind farm to be tested
The construction of the Adrar wind farm, Algeria which commenced in 2011, is making good progress. Testing of the wind turbines is scheduled for December 2013.
Siemens confirms “restructuring” of the transformer factory in Sintra
Siemens factory in Sintra, Portugal started a restructuring programme that could lead to its closure in 2014.
Lenenergo upgraded substation in St. Petersburg District
Lenenergo upgraded the 110/35/10 kV substation Number 127 – Dyuny in Beloostrov village in St. Petersburg District, Russia.
New “sun defence” to protect transformers from solar megastorms
US University of Michigan scientists have designed computer model that could offer a 20 min. warning to switch off satellites and power grids in the event of a blast of plasma from the sun.
PCBs to be removed from Pointe Claire by Christmas
Pointe Claire Mayor Morris Trudeau announced last week at city hall that PCBs will be removed from the Reliance Power Equipment Ltd. by Christmas. The facility made news in August for illegally storing electrical transformers containing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and ignoring several calls to remove the contaminants. According to Trudeau, all contaminants deemed highly dangerous […]
Electricaribe invests $ 24 million in two substations
The Malambo capacity will soon double due to $ 24 million investment from Electricaribe in construction and expansion of two substations. The project will benefit different areas of Barranquilla metropolitan area, Colombia.
New transformer installed at Plottier
The EPEN completed the installation of a new transformer in Plottier, Argentina after nearly 11 hours of continuous work and a power outage across the city.
6% growth for electrical equipment industry in first half of FY14
Indian electrical equipment industry witnessed 6 % growth in the first six months of 2013-14. Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers' Association (IEEMA) attributed the rise to domestic demand.
