No guts, no glory: country risk a fact of life for IPPs aboard

Article Abstract:

The contract held by independent power producer (IPP) Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) with the Malaysian government to build the Bakun Dam part of the $6 billion hydroelectric plant may be terminated. After several financial disasters, the Malaysian government has threatened to suspend all IPP projects until 2000 to halt building of unneeded capacity.

Sweden, Hydroelectric Power, Hydroelectric Power Generation, Malaysia, Contracts, Hydroelectric power plants, ABB Inc.

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Is there a doctor in the powerhouse?

Article Abstract:

Owners of independent power producer (IPP) plants can seek the services of powerplant troubleshooting experts to save a technically and financially-stricken plant. These experts are able to boost employee morale or help restructure a power-purchase agreement.

Services, Maintenance and repair, Electric power plants, Power plants, Industrial engineers

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