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Powering up for fresh investment

By: 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.

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.