No guts, no glory: country risk a fact of life for IPPs aboard
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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.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Is there a doctor in the powerhouse?
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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.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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