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MAN Diesel has developed two new engine variants targeted at the Chinese coast and river market segment

MAN Diesel Tailors Engines For Chinese Market
MAN Diesel has developed two new engine variants targeted at the Chinese coast and river market segment, representing some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The new S35MC-C9 and the S40MC-C9 variants are based on MAN Diesel’s existing range of mechanically-operated, two-stroke, low speed engines.
The optimal ship size for this Chinese [...]

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Wärtsilä and Mitsubishi Renew Cooperation Agreement on Low-Speed Marine Diesel Engines

Wärtsilä and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd have signed a ten-year renewal of the existing cooperation agreement for the sale, manufacturing and servicing of Wärtsilä low-speed marine diesel engines. Mitsubishi is the longest-standing member of the Wärtsilä family of low-speed engine licensees. The renewal was signed on the 84th anniversary of the signing of the first [...]

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Venezuela's Power System on Brink of Collapse March 1, 2010
Venezuela, a country that relies on hydropower for almost three-quarters of its electricity, has been battling a deepening electricity crisis since a drought in 2009 and a sudden 7% surge in demand brought the country’s power system to the brink of collapse.... […]
Peru: The Potential to Become a Regional Energy Hub March 1, 2010
Water and gas provide the energy for Peru’s power generation sector, and the country could generate considerably more, especially from hydro and wind. While the nation strives to extend electricity service to all its citizens, it’s also looking beyond its borders for potential future customers.... […]
Ethiopia's New Hydro Plant Boosts Region's Generating Capacity March 1, 2010
Ethiopia in mid-January officially inaugurated the 420-MW Gilgel Gibe II hydropower project, the second hydropower plant to be opened since November 2009, when the 300-MW Tekezé project began operations.... […]
Plant Efficiency: Begin with the Right Definitions February 1, 2010
The race is on to claim the title of "most efficient coal-fired power plant" on the planet. However, it’s tricky identifying finalists because of the widespread misuse of the term "efficiency" and all those nagging assumptions. Let’s first establish clear definitions and then identify the title contenders.... […]