Powering up for fresh investment
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 438(6622) 25 April 2007, 22-23(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the programmes of major investment into the energy infrastructure. These include works on electricity power lines and cables. A long-term workload is envisaged. Nuclear power stations are expected to be built as well as decommissioned, providing further potential for contractors. New gas and coal-fired power stations and wind farms are outlined. Non-renewable energy construction can be hampered by protest at construction sites. This has encouraged the government to proceed with renewable projects. The effects of these investments for contractors are discussed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137917 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137917-1001 |
Reports on the programmes of major investment into the energy infrastructure. These include works on electricity power lines and cables. A long-term workload is envisaged. Nuclear power stations are expected to be built as well as decommissioned, providing further potential for contractors. New gas and coal-fired power stations and wind farms are outlined. Non-renewable energy construction can be hampered by protest at construction sites. This has encouraged the government to proceed with renewable projects. The effects of these investments for contractors are discussed.