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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Due to heavy rains, the Marimbondo Hydroelectric Plant reopens gates after three years in the interior of SP

Eletrobras Furnas has reopened the gates of the Marimbondo Hydroelectric Plant in Icém, São Paulo, after three years, in response to heavy rainfall in the region.

Mar 20 • 19:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Jaguar rescued from canal of hydroelectric plant in Mato Grosso

A jaguar was rescued from a canal at the PCH Beleza hydroelectric plant in Brazil after a coordinated effort involving firefighters and environmental authorities.

Mar 20 • 05:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Own energy covered all demand as the dry season ends in Ecuador

Ecuador's electricity demand has been met entirely by local generation since January, predominantly from hydro sources, as the dry season comes to an end.

Mar 19 • 22:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thousands of Moldovans left without water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydroelectric plant

Following a Russian strike on a Ukrainian hydroelectric plant, thousands of Moldovans are experiencing water shortages due to pollution in the Dniester River, as stated by Moldova's President Maia Sandu.

Mar 19 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Power Plant (MT) completes reservoir refill 6 months after MP points out flaws

The Colíder Hydroelectric Power Plant has completed the refilling of its reservoir, six months after structural flaws were identified by the Public Ministry of the state, leading to environmental damage.

Mar 18 • 21:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

See – an important component of the 5th unit has arrived at the Kruonis HAE

The arrival of a crucial component for the fifth unit at Kruonis Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Plant marks a significant step towards enhancing energy flexibility and integration of renewable resources in Lithuania.

Mar 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A2A boosts revenues and investments. Mazzoncini available for renewal

A2A has reported strong revenue and investment growth in 2025, despite some margin and profit slowdown due to normalized hydroelectric production.

Mar 18 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anita Staub: Happy Fish or Cultural Heritage in Use?

Anita Staub discusses the recent Estonian Supreme Court decision that denied the necessary water use permit for the historic Kunda hydroelectric power station, sparking a conflict between environmental concerns and cultural heritage.

Mar 17 • 13:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Moldova summoned the Russian ambassador due to an oil spill in the river

Moldova has declared a state of ecological emergency due to an oil spill in the Dniester River, reportedly linked to a Russian attack on a hydroelectric plant in Ukraine.

Mar 17 • 13:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The internal combustion engine lost out in a surprising place – even the poor rushed to electric car dealerships

Nepal has seen a sudden boom in electric vehicle registrations, reaching nearly 80%, thanks to the availability of cheap hydroelectric power.

Mar 17 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

70-Year-Old Power Plant to Close in Southeast Finland – Sea Trout Gains Access to Spawning Grounds After Decades

A power plant in Southeast Finland that has blocked sea trout migration for decades is set to close, allowing the fish to access spawning waters.

Mar 17 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russian strike on Ukrainian power plant leaves neighboring city's water supply dry

Moldovan officials reported that a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydroelectric power station has caused an oil spill, contaminating the country's water systems and leaving its second-largest city without water.

Mar 17 • 05:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Ukraine-Russia War - Today's News. Russian Attack on Ukrainian Hydroelectric Plant, Moldova Declares 15-Day Environmental Alert

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for stricter enforcement of sanctions against Russia while reporting that Russian forces have launched drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia, injuring three civilians.

Mar 16 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant reopens for visits in Porto Velho; see how to schedule

The Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil reopens for tourist visits starting Saturday, offering a chance to explore its facilities for free.

Mar 14 • 15:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tragic End to Fishing in Kaišiadorys District – Man Drowned

A man drowned while fishing at the Pastrėvio hydroelectric reservoir in Lithuania's Kaišiadorys district.

Mar 14 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MME tries to bypass Ibama and expand power over operations at Belo Monte, which affects the Xingu River

The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy is attempting to increase its control over the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant operations, potentially undermining environmental regulations.

Mar 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uncomfortable Testimony

The article recounts the experiences of young engineers tasked with supervising the construction of a hydroelectric power station in Ecuador during the 1970s under challenging conditions.

Mar 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Images show the opening of the gates of the Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant in PA; understand the reason

The Tucuruí Hydroelectric Plant opened five gates to control water flow and maintain safety levels in the reservoir.

Mar 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Casasco Report on Hydroelectric Energy in Italy

The Casasco report highlights that hydroelectric production accounts for 30% of Italy's renewable energy production, emphasizing the need for a sustainable solution to energy costs while balancing investments in the sector.

Mar 10 • 16:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government announced that one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the country is being reactivated

The Argentine government has announced the reactivation of one of the nation's largest hydroelectric projects, the Santa Cruz dams, with financing from Chinese banks.

Mar 5 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Major generation unit of Paute Molino plant enters maintenance after 20 years of continuous operation

The fourth generation unit of the Paute Molino hydroelectric plant in Ecuador has entered major maintenance after 20 years of continuous operation.

Mar 3 • 23:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to the electricity bill: he built his own hydroelectric plant with bricks and now generates free 220V energy

An Argentine man constructed his own hydroelectric plant from basic materials, enabling him to generate free 220V electricity continuously without relying on traditional electrical networks.

Mar 3 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After the road collapses, AL-225 remains closed and access between AL and SE occurs through the Xingó plant

The AL-225 highway in Brazil remains closed due to a collapse caused by heavy rainfall, forcing residents and travelers to use a temporary detour through the Xingó Hydroelectric Plant.

Mar 2 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Berta Cáceres and the resistance born under an oak

The article reflects on the legacy of activist Berta Cáceres, who was assassinated in 2016 for opposing a hydroelectric project that threatened the Lenca communities' resources, and highlights the ongoing fight for justice by her family and supporters a decade later.

Mar 2 • 15:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Museum in a Power Plant in Brazil

A new architectural project aims to create a museum and public recreation center focused on education and research, located at the Henry Borden hydroelectric plant in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With current levels of Mazar and Amaluza reservoirs, Paute can generate for 22 consecutive days without a single drop of water entering

Ecuador's Paute hydroelectric complex can sustain power generation for 22 days under current reservoir conditions without new water inflow.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Supreme Court granted the Environmental Board the right in the Kunda hydroelectric power plant dispute

The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Celec rules out damage at the Toachi mini hydro plant after emergency due to sediment removal

Celec confirmed that an unexpected water intrusion at the Toachi mini hydro plant did not cause equipment damage or affect personnel after a sediment removal operation.

Feb 25 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Terna – Ukrhydroenergo cooperation on track for 1.5 billion euro projects

Terna and Ukrhydroenergo are set to collaborate on major hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in Ukraine worth around 1.5 billion euros, having recently signed an Executive Confidentiality Agreement.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Siren tests at the Emborcação Dam in Araguari are taking place until Friday

The Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais is conducting individual tests of the warning sirens at the Emborcação Hydroelectric Plant from Tuesday to Friday.

Feb 24 • 17:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Do Water Management Agencies Contradict Themselves? Two Lists of Investments and Major Confusion (Which We Clarify)

Poland's water management agency has published two conflicting lists regarding water reservoirs and hydroelectric projects, raising questions about their policies.

Feb 23 • 19:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Marcel Laniado de Wind Hydroelectric Plant Resumes Operations After Maintenance

The Marcel Laniado de Wind hydroelectric plant in Ecuador has resumed operations following scheduled corrective maintenance work on its components.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Massive Egg Mortality Exposes Impact of Belo Monte on Fish Reproduction

Researches and residents have discovered massive mortality of fish eggs below the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam in Pará, Brazil, raising concerns about its impact on fish reproduction.

Feb 23 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built his own hydroelectric power station from scratch and now lives with his own energy, independent of the grid

A man in Argentina has successfully built a mini hydroelectric power station to supply his home with energy independent of the electricity grid.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Colíder Hydroelectric Plant (MT) Moves from 'Alert' State to 'Attention' After Actions to Address Failures

The Colíder Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil has escalated its status from 'alert' to 'attention' as it prepares to refill its reservoir following structural safety concerns.

Feb 22 • 17:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mazar Reservoir is full and there are still rains expected in March and April, thus reserves are anticipated until September

The Mazar Reservoir in Ecuador is currently over its maximum capacity and likely to maintain high reserves due to expected rainfall in the coming months.

Feb 22 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The rains turn reservoirs across Spain into batteries that lower the price of electricity

Heavy rains in Spain have transformed reservoirs into a source of cheap electricity, influencing the country's energy plans.

Feb 21 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government wants to change rules on water management of Belo Monte

The federal government of Brazil plans to change water management rules impacting the operation of the Belo Monte hydroelectric plant to enhance energy security.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Impsa: the first company privatized in the Milei era seeks to reactivate its business in Venezuela

Impsa is looking to revive its hydroelectric projects in Venezuela, which were initiated during the Chávez administration, amid changing political landscapes in both Argentina and Venezuela.

Feb 20 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gates of Samuel Hydroelectric Plant will be opened and may raise the level of the Jamari River in RO on Saturday, 21

The Samuel Hydroelectric Plant in Brazil will open its spillway gates due to increased water flow, potentially raising the Jamari River's level temporarily.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Opens for reduced environmental requirements for hydro power

The Swedish government proposes legislative changes that would allow for lowered environmental adaptation requirements for hydroelectric plants during permit reviews.

Feb 20 • 07:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Plunge Prepares for Flood: Residents Warned

The municipality of Plunge, Lithuania, is preparing for potential flooding by lowering the water level at the Gondinga hydroelectric power station and advising residents to avoid hazardous ice.

Feb 19 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Preparing for a Major Flood: The Water Level in Plungė Sea Will Be Lowered

Hydrogreen plans to lower the water level in the Gondinga hydroelectric reservoir to mitigate flood risks this spring.

Feb 19 • 11:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

The Ukrainian mountain villages using renewable energy to solve wartime blackouts

A mountain community in Ukraine is using renewable energy sources to maintain power during wartime blackouts caused by Russian attacks.

Feb 19 • 08:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decrease in Hydroelectric Participation Forces Brazil to Project More Dirty Energy for the Future

Brazil is facing a shift in its energy matrix as the participation of hydroelectric power declines, compelling an increase in fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite the drop in revenue, the government had a surplus in January due to the sale of hydroelectric plants

The Argentine government reported a fiscal surplus in January, driven by the sale of hydroelectric plants, despite a significant drop in tax revenue.

Feb 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Incredible how few power plants have passed the framework plan

Iceland's Landsvirkjun CEO expresses astonishment at the minimal number of hydroelectric power plants that have progressed through the national framework plan, despite two recent additions.

Feb 18 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A power plant in the waters of Vajont. The project outrages residents: 'Sacred place'

A proposed hydroelectric power plant in Vajont raises concerns among residents due to its location, which is historically significant and associated with tragedy.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holt Power Station and Skrokköldu Power Station in Energy Utilization Class

Two hydroelectric power plants in South Iceland, Holt and Skrokköldu, have been categorized for energy utilization following a proposal approved by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate.

Feb 17 • 16:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Niger Residents in Darkness Despite Hosting Four Power Plants

Residents of Niger State suffer from severe electricity shortages despite being home to major hydroelectric power plants.

Feb 16 • 16:13 UTC

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