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Tibet’s 510-MW Zangmu, world’s highest elevation hydroelectric facility, is online

At more than 10,800 ft above sea level, the 510-MW Zangmu Hydropower Station -- the largest in Tibet and highest elevation hydroelectric facility in the world -- is fully operational. Constructed at a cost of US$1.5 billion, the facility is located in Gyaca County, Shannan Prefecture on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra River), that flows through Tibet downstream into India and Bangladesh.

Expected Polish election winner urges EU climate deal renegotiation

WARSAW, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The likely winner of Poland's Oct. 25 parliamentary election called on Tuesday for a renegotiation of a climate deal agreed last year by the European Union, saying the country needed more coal-based power stations.

Canadian minister rejected Arctic drilling review warning -memo

CALGARY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Canada's Conservative government rejected advice from its bureaucrats warning it was "inappropriate" to use a sole-source contract to hire a consultant to review the country's Arctic drilling legislation, according to a memo obtained by Reuters.

UPDATE 1-Entergy to close Massachusetts Pilgrim nuclear plant by 2019

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp said Tuesday it will close its Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Massachusetts no later than June 1, 2019, because of poor market conditions, reduced revenues and increased operational costs.

Entergy to close Massachusetts Pilgrim nuclear plant by 2019

Oct 13 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp said Tuesday it will close its Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Massachusetts no later than June 1, 2019, because of poor market conditions, reduced revenues and increased operational costs.

Indonesia wants more royalties from Freeport for longer contract

JAKARTA, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Inc should significantly increase the amount it pays in royalty payments to the Indonesian government if it wants to extend a contract to operate one of the world's biggest copper mines, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

UPDATE 7-Oil steady on IEA report, U.S. output forecast

* U.S. API oil data due at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2030 GMT) (Updates prices in paragraph 3)

Russia's Putin says does not want energy sector investments to stop

MOSCOW, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Russia will not pressurise the energy sector, which is currently working effectively, President Vladimir Putin told an investment conference on Tuesday.

United PV Turns to Crowdfunding After Stocks in China Plunge

United Photovoltaics Group Ltd., a Chinese solar farm operator, said it will use crowdfunding to raise money for its investment after the crash in stock prices in the nation made traditional fundraising more difficult.

Offshore Wind Playing a Lead Role in UK Green Energy Transformation

Offshore wind is a real success story in the U.K. and has played a pivotal role in the country’s renewable energy transformation.

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