Myanmar has announced intentions to restart the $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project, a China-backed initiative that has been inactive for 14 years since its suspension in 2011 due to public outrage.

The Romanian president has once again challenged a law that would permit hydropower projects to be developed within protected environmental areas.

An advocacy group, SAVE Kalinga Inc., has expressed concerns regarding the reported issuance of clearance permits by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for the 52-megawatt Karayan Hydropower Project in the Philippines.

A blast occurred in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project, resulting in 12 fatalities and 13 individuals reported missing.

Serbia's Assistant Minister of Mining and Energy, Jovana Joksimović, held discussions in Washington D.C. with the Executive Director of the National Council for Energy Dominance, Jerrod Eichen, regarding the Djerdap 3 reversible hydropower plant project.

China is constructing a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, raising significant water security and strategic concerns for India due to potential impacts on downstream water flows and ecological stability.

Pakistan's Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, which ceased operations after a tunnel collapse on April 2, 2024, is projected to resume power generation by March 2028. A Senate panel has called for a transparent investigation into the incident and project cost escalation.

Serbia's Mining and Energy Minister announced that six companies have shown interest in the construction of the Djerdap 3 reversible hydropower plant. This project is a significant development for the country's energy sector.

Romania has successfully unlocked talks with Serbia regarding the development of the third Iron Gates hydropower project, signaling progress in bilateral energy cooperation.

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that the government is in the final stages of considering independent implementation of the over 30-year-old 'Chebren and Galishte' hydropower project, without private partners.

A Pakistani Senate panel has expressed concern over errors and discrepancies found in documents from the economic affairs ministry, specifically related to the Dasu hydropower project.

Orkuveitan (Reykjavik Energy) is evaluating the Hagavatn power plant as a viable option and has partnered with Íslenska Vatnsorku ehf. to develop the project.

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mein has praised the achievement of the 1,000 MW generation mark at the Subansiri hydropower project. This milestone signifies a major step in the region's energy development.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are moving forward with the Kambarata-1 Hydropower Project, a significant regional initiative to enhance energy security.

Romania's Environment Minister, Diana Buzoianu, has announced that the environmental agreement for the Surduc–Siriu hydropower project is under public review, emphasizing strict adherence to legislation for all authorizations.

Iceland's national power company, Landsvirkjun, is investigating the feasibility of a major hydropower project in Greenland, potentially comparable in scale to Iceland's largest power plant.

GEK TERNA has signed a confidentiality agreement with Ukraine's Ukrhydroenergo for pumped-storage and hydroelectric projects worth 1.5 billion euros, advancing its presence in Ukraine's energy reconstruction.

Roller-compacted-concrete (RCC) work on the Diamer-Basha Dam and Dassu Dam Hydropower projects in Pakistan is scheduled to commence this year. These projects are crucial for the country's power generation.

A rescue operation was initiated after a sudden influx of water and debris into a tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand, India, resulting in seven fatalities.

Nicușor Dan, the Mayor of Bucharest, has sent a law back to Parliament for re-examination, which would permit the removal of land from protected natural areas for hydropower projects.

Rescue operations at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel in Sikkim have recovered the body of one more worker, bringing the total number of retrieved bodies to 13 following the collapse.

Romania has expressed readiness to engage in discussions with Serbia regarding a third hydropower project at the Iron Gates.

Britain has provisionally approved three significant pumped storage hydropower projects in Scotland, marking the first of their kind in over a decade. This initiative aims to boost the nation's energy security and diversify its power sources.

A public call from Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy, published on the US Embassy website, has highlighted American companies' interest in the construction of the reversible hydropower plant 'Đerdap 3', raising questions about potential benefits and drawbacks for Serbia.

The energy regulator has provisionally approved the construction of the first new hydropower projects in Great Britain in over four decades, including three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland.

The interim Romanian government is reviewing a Memorandum concerning negotiations with Serbia for the construction of the Djerdap 3 (Iron Gates 3) pumped-storage hydropower plant on the Danube. Romania is setting conditions for the project proposed by Serbia.

Serbian officials, including the director of EPS, discussed the significance of the Djerdap 3 hydropower project, highlighting its potential to ensure the development of renewable energy sources and system stability.

The U.S. Embassy in Serbia has issued a public call for companies interested in building the Djerdap 3 reversible hydropower plant. This initiative signals the start of a race for the significant energy project.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a supplemental award affirming Islamabad's decade-old petition challenging the design specifications of two Indian hydropower projects on rivers allocated to Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty.

The European grant for the Trans-Balkan Corridor has increased from 24.5 million to 25 million euros, while the Otilovići small hydropower plant project is entering a new phase.

Members of Parliament in Kenya have pledged to conduct a site visit as the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) provides updates on its ongoing hydropower project, signaling parliamentary oversight.

A landslide at a Kishtwar hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir claimed one life and injured a worker. Separately, over 230 people were rescued after being stranded by heavy snowfall at Sinthan Top.

SDP Goražde has declared the construction of the Buk Bijela hydropower plant a strategic state issue, urging a halt to proceedings until relevant institutions make a decision.

Myanmar's junta is increasing its promises to local communities regarding the controversial Myitsone Hydropower Project, signaling renewed efforts to advance the project.

After deadly floods and landslides swept through Sumatra last year, Indonesia’s government has moved to revoke permits blamed for damaging forests – ensnaring a flagship China-backed hydropower project and rattling investor confidence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. The decision, unveiled last month by President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, has been welcomed by environmental groups as a long-awaited show of teeth. But it has also raised questions about...

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Myanmar and Laos are reportedly planning to construct the largest hydropower project on the Mekong River's mainstream outside of China, at their remote, mountainous border.

Ten workers have died after a tunnel collapsed at a hydropower project in India.

Serbian President Vučić announced from Kyiv that the Minister of Mining and Energy will sign a memorandum of understanding for the Đerdap 3 hydropower project. This agreement marks a significant step towards the development of the energy project.

A government inquiry committee has held the contractor, consultant, and employer (Wapda) responsible for the collapse of a cofferdam at the 1,530MW Tarbela-5 Extension Hydropower Project. The committee cited post-construction issues as the cause.

Chinese geologists have determined that an active fault line directly beneath the world’s largest hydropower project, currently under construction on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River, poses a significant threat to the mega dam.

The UK government has provisionally approved new battery and hydropower projects to boost electricity storage, following high temperatures that strained the national grid.

The Zaječar City Assembly held a session after a nine-month hiatus, with a key point of contention being the construction of access roads and mini-hydropower plants in the village of Trnavac.

Pakistan's proposed budget for 2026-27 allocates only Rs179 billion for water and hydropower projects, significantly less than the estimated Rs500 billion needed. Officials warn that this underfunding could delay major dam and power projects like Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu, potentially missing timelines.

During a public debate on the Spatial-Urban Plan for Montenegro's smallest municipality, authors of a strategic assessment proposed abandoning the large Komarnica hydropower project, despite its inclusion in national strategic documents.

The Lomban hydropower project is underway with the aim of providing electricity to all districts within Papua New Guinea's Enga Province.

China is undertaking a mega hydropower project valued at $165 billion, which is expected to significantly impact global energy production and potentially Earth's dynamics.

The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is currently operating at only 40 percent of its installed capacity, raising questions about its efficiency and contribution to the national power grid.

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has convened the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Project Development Committee for the Ikom Multipurpose Dam and Hydropower Project, marking the formal commencement of the project’s development under a Public-Private Partnership framework. The committee was constituted following resolutions reached at a high-level stakeholder meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-finalise-ppp-for-250mw-...

Baku and Tehran are strengthening their energy ties through joint hydropower projects and increased electricity trade.

Operations at Stage 1 of the Baglihar hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended due to flooding in the machine room.