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Entura appointed to advise on dam investigation and engineering design in Nepal

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been selected by the Department of Irrigation of the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank to deliver consulting services for the investigation and detailed engineering design of the Nagmati Dam.

Momentum Energy supports sustainability awards to empower students

Momentum Energy has launched a new partnership with Sustainability Victoria as the principal sponsor of the 9th annual ResourceSmart Education Awards. The largest sustainability program in Victoria, the Awards recognise Victorian schools, early childhood services, students and teachers for outstanding community projects.

New pontoons improve access to some favourite Tasmanian lakes

New pontoons are offering boating enthusiasts and anglers safer and more secure access to some of Tasmania’s favourite recreational and angling lakes. The three new pontoons at Jonah Bay (Arthurs Lake) and Brandum Bay (Great Lake) in Tasmania’s central highlands and at Lake Rosebery (Tullah) in Tasmania’s west are part of joint efforts by Hydro Tasmania and Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) to improve the safety and functionality of boating infrastructure at popular inland lakes.

Focus on efficiency results in strong returns

A strong focus on cost savings and business efficiency has enabled Hydro Tasmania to deliver a financial result significantly better than forecast a year ago. Hydro Tasmania achieved a result of $62.3 million (before fair value adjustment and revaluations) in 2014–15.

Joint venture is a growth opportunity for Entura

Hydro Tasmania is exploring a potential joint venture with leading Chinese energy companies to build a stronger future for its professional services business Entura.

Notice to users of Lake Pieman / Reece Dam

Hydro Tasmania has an agreement with Tasmanian company SFM Environmental Solutions to harvest submerged special species timber from Lake Pieman, in a venture known as Hydrowood. Hydrowood has begun underwater logging operations at Lake Pieman/Reece Dam and this activity will continue for approximately two years. An exclusion zone around the operation is defined with yellow buoys. Instructions stating the marine channel to use and other restrictions will be posted on signs.

Round the clock milestone for renewable energy

Hydro Tasmania’s world-leading renewable energy integration project on King Island has attained another huge milestone.

Diesel to ‘de-sal’ on Rottnest Island: creating power and drinking water with lower costs and emissions

Hydro Tasmania’s world-leading renewable energy innovation will help reduce the amount of diesel fuel needed to generate power and produce clean drinking water at one of Western Australia’s tourism jewels.

Running low: low-load diesel trial aims to increase renewable energy in hybrid power systems

Hydro Tasmania is collaborating with the University of Tasmania and the United States Office of Navy Research on research aimed at removing a barrier to greater use of renewable energy in off-grid power systems.