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• Entura welcomes announcement of Genex Power’s major milestone for Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro project

  June 6, 2021

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura welcomes Genex Power’s achievement of financial close on its flagship 250 MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in North Queensland. Following the issuing of Notices to Proceed, design and construction activities have commenced on the project, which is expected to be completed in 2024. Entura was engaged in 2018 to […]

• Entura makes a welcome return to in-person and onsite dam safety training

  May 20, 2021

  Entura is continuing its efforts to educate and empower the water industry with a return to delivering in-person, onsite training thanks to the easing of COVID restrictions in Tasmania. Entura’s clean energy and water institute (ECEWI) recently delivered its first in-person, onsite dam safety course at its Cambridge office in Tasmania since the beginning of […]

• Entura’s studies culminate in selection of preferred Tasmanian pumped hydro site

  December 17, 2020

  Entura welcomes the significant milestone, announced this week, that Lake Cethana has been selected as Hydro Tasmania’s preferred site for a Tasmanian pumped hydro opportunity, with the project now set to progress to final feasibility stage.

• Entura to continue to support renewable energy in the Pacific with appointment to AIFFP panel

  November 12, 2020

  Entura is pleased to announce that we have been appointed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to join the panel of preferred service providers for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP).

• Entura’s Bunfu Yu wins at 2020 National Awards for Planning Excellence

  September 28, 2020

  Bunfu Yu, one of Entura's planning consultants, has won the Outstanding Student Project award at the 2020 National Awards for Planning Excellence

• Entura’s Seth Langford named Professional Engineer of the Year 2020

  September 17, 2020

  One of Entura’s engineers, Seth Langford, has received the top accolade at the Tasmania Engineering Excellence Awards for his contribution to renewable energy developments over 18 years.

• COVID-19 update – August 2020

  August 18, 2020

  At Entura, we remain committed to you and your projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, wherever we are. Life and projects go on, even in a pandemic. We will continue to be flexible and creative as we explore opportunities to progress your projects in what remain uncertain times, for you and for us. Our people have […]

• Coping with COVID-19: What are industry leaders saying?

  June 24, 2020

  In the latest issue of International Water Power & Dam Construction magazine, professionals in the industry share their experiences of coping in the unsettling times we're all experiencing due to COVID-19. Entura's Managing Director, Tammy Chu, shares her thoughts about the challenges and the positive aspects amidst change and uncertainty.

• Entura delivers on the Agnew Hybrid Renewable Project, despite COVID-19

  May 26, 2020

  Entura has completed the design, delivery and commissioning of a microgrid control system for the Agnew Hybrid Renewable Project in remote Western Australia, despite the challenges of keeping its people safe and complying with travel and quarantine restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Business continuity planning during COVID-19

  May 1, 2020

  Entura has a rigorous, structured business continuity plan to ensure that we protect health and safety, maintain good governance, and minimise impacts on our clients’ projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Hundreds of Entura offices open in April

  April 16, 2020

  At Entura, despite COVID-19, we’re innovating, communicating and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

• Entura’s COVID-19 response

  March 25, 2020

  An update on Entura's response to the COVID-19 pandemic

• Tina River hydropower scheme secures financing after a decade of preliminary studies

  January 23, 2020

  Entura welcomes the announcement that financing has been secured to enable construction of a 15 MW hydropower scheme on the Tina River, near Honiara, Solomon Islands. Entura has been involved with the project for a decade, beginning with prefeasibility studies in 2009.

• Entura-designed hydropower plant in Laos now operational

  January 16, 2020

  The Nam Pha Gnai hydropower plant in Laos, designed by Entura, has begun generating electricity after completion of construction in September 2019.

• Entura continues to support Tonga’s clean energy journey

  December 12, 2019

  Entura has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank to continue its involvement in Tonga’s journey towards a more sustainable and resilient future powered by renewable energy.

• Entura welcomes new milestone in Tuvalu’s renewable energy journey

  December 5, 2019

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura welcomes the announcement of a $6 million grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Tuvalu’s journey towards its goal of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2025.

• Entura to support construction of Jemalong Solar Project as Owner’s Engineer

  November 26, 2019

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura welcomes Genex Power’s achievement of financing to enable construction of the Jemalong Solar Project in New South Wales. Entura was engaged to deliver Owner’s Engineer services for the project, building on its strong relationship with Genex Power.

• Entura experts share insights on hydropower potential in Australia

  October 1, 2019

  In a new article published in the latest issue of the International Journal on Hydropower & Dams (vol 26, issue 4, 2019), Entura's Donald Vaughan and Mohsen Moeini share their insights into the current and future opportunities for hydropower in Australia.

• Entura shares Asian hydropower experience

  September 5, 2019

  In the August issue of International Water Power & Dam Construction magazine, Entura's Director for International Business, Ajay Sharma, shared some of Entura’s hydropower project experience across Asia ...

• Entura appointed Owner’s Engineer for Jemalong Solar Farm

  April 30, 2019

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been engaged by Genex Power to deliver owner’s engineer services for the Jemalong Solar Farm in New South Wales.

• Entura supports dam safety improvement in Laos

  December 17, 2018

  Entura is supporting the efforts of the Government of Laos to increase the safety of its existing and future dams ...

• Entura helps Cook Islands reach another milestone towards 100% renewable energy

  December 11, 2018

  Entura has helped the Cook Islands achieve another milestone in its push to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and move towards the country’s renewable energy goals ...

• Entura people set to boost diversity on boards

  November 29, 2018

  Two of Entura’s emerging leaders have received scholarships to help prepare them for future board positions ...

• Entura named Owner’s Engineer for Dundonnell Wind Farm

  November 26, 2018

  Entura has been named by Tilt Renewables as the Owner’s Engineer for the Dundonnell Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia

• Dispatchable renewables: it’s time to start planning the transition

  November 12, 2018

  What if the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine? This is a very familiar question for those in the renewable energy industry – and the answer these days seems to be pretty obvious: you add storage. However, the right type and amount of storage required is not so obvious...

• Entura boosts hydropower capability in India

  October 4, 2018

  Entura has appointed Mr Lal Chand Goyal as Specialist Consultant Hydropower, based in its New Delhi office, in India...

• Entura appointed Owner’s Engineer for Kidston dispatchable renewables hub

  September 10, 2018

  Entura has been engaged by Genex Power to deliver Owner’s Engineer services for Stage 2 of the 250 MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project and the 270 MW Kidston Solar Project...

• Entura helps Infigen to connect new grid-scale battery

  August 20, 2018

  Entura has been engaged by Infigen Energy to deliver grid connection support services to its new 25 MW / 52 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in South Australia...

• Entura engineers win top gongs for engineering excellence

  August 10, 2018

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura is committed to its vision of creating safe and sustainable power and water solutions that make a positive and enduring contribution to our clients and communities. Two of its engineers received the top accolades at the Tasmania Engineering Excellence Awards for bringing that vision to life. Donald Vaughan, […]

• Entura named Owner’s Engineer for Cattle Hill Wind Farm

  July 2, 2018

  Entura has been appointed by Goldwind Australia as Owner’s Engineers for the Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania...

• Entura helps Cook Islands reach renewable energy milestone

  May 15, 2018

  Entura has helped the Cook Islands achieve the next milestone in its push to reduce reliance on diesel fuel and move towards the country’s renewable energy goals...

• Entura to support renewable energy developments in Tonga and Micronesia

  May 9, 2018

  Entura has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank to undertake feasibility assessments and due diligence on renewable energy projects to help Tonga and the Federated States of Micronesia achieve their renewable energy targets...

• Entura clean energy and water institute welcomes Pakistani delegation

  March 14, 2018

  Entura’s training division, the Entura clean energy and water institute, is welcoming a delegation from the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority, a government-owned public utility maintaining power and water assets in Pakistan...

• Entura develops Pumped Hydro Atlas of Australia

  March 13, 2018

  Entura has been engaged by Hydro Tasmania to develop a practical atlas of pumped hydro energy storage opportunities to support development of dispatchable renewable energy generation

• SA Water appoints WSP and Entura to support dams upgrade program

  January 11, 2018

  SA Water has appointed global engineering professional services consulting firm WSP and specialist power and water consulting firm Entura to support its ongoing program of dam safety upgrades

• Entura clean energy and water institute celebrates five years

  December 13, 2017

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its training arm, the Entura clean energy and water institute.

• Entura team awarded for Yap renewable energy development project

  December 12, 2017

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura celebrated its annual Entura Awards. The awards recognise Entura’s employees and teams who have demonstrated outstanding behaviour or ability contributing to the culture and success of the firm...

• Entura and IPM joint finalists at Training Awards 2017

  September 4, 2017

  Entura and the Institute of Project Management (IPM) were a finalist at the Industry Collaboration Award in the Business and Training Provider category of the 2017 Tasmanian Training Awards...

• Delta Electricity engages Entura to support Vales Point solar farm

  August 29, 2017

  Entura has been appointed by Delta Electricity to provide engineering services to support the development of the proposed Vales Point power station solar farm...

• Latrobe Council turns to Entura for flood management study

  July 24, 2017

  Entura has been engaged by Latrobe Council to assess flood management options for the historic town...

• Seqwater appoints Aurecon and Entura to support Sideling Creek Dam upgrade

  July 20, 2017

  Queensland bulk water authority Seqwater has appointed global engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Aurecon and specialist power and water consulting firm Entura to support the Sideling Creek Dam upgrade...

• Canadian Solar appoints Entura as Owner’s Engineer for two solar farms in Queensland

  April 5, 2017

  Entura has been appointed by Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar companies, as Owner’s Engineer for two solar farms in Queensland...

• PowerChina engages Entura to advise on Uganda’s largest hydropower project

  March 30, 2017

  Entura has been engaged by PowerChina Huadong to deliver hydropower advisory services for the 600 MW Karuma Hydropower Project....

• Entura appoints Principal Consultant, Secondary Electrical Engineering

  March 1, 2017

  Entura has appointed David Wilkey to the role of Principal Consultant, Secondary Electrical Engineering, based in its Melbourne office, in Australia....

• Entura partners with RCR Tomlinson to deliver Yaloak South Wind Farm

  February 14, 2017

  Entura is partnering with engineering and infrastructure company RCR Tomlinson to deliver Pacific Hydro’s 30MW Yaloak South Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia...

• Marshall Islands turns to Entura for renewable energy solutions

  January 30, 2017

  Entura has been engaged by the Asian Development Bank to deliver renewable energy strategic advice and solutions to help the Republic of the Marshall Islands to achieve its renewable energy target...

• Entura appoints Business Development Manager for the Mekong region

  January 11, 2017

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has appointed Mr Mathieu Chatenet as Business Development Manager for the Mekong region.

• Integrated water management system takes top environmental engineering award

  November 24, 2016

  Entura, Tasmanian Irrigation and Water Solutions Pty Ltd won the Environmental Engineering Excellence Award for the Meander Dam integrated water management system at the 2016 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards in Brisbane last night...

• Entura completes Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project Technical Feasibility Study

  November 8, 2016

  Entura has completed the Technical Feasibility Study for Genex Power’s Kidston Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in North Queensland, Australia...

• Entura appointed to support wind development in Sri Lanka

  November 4, 2016

  Entura has been appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) wind development activities in Sri Lanka’s Mannar district...

• Sarawak Energy engages Entura to further develop hydropower capability

  October 7, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been appointed by Sarawak’s vertically integrated utility and power development company Sarawak Energy to deliver a comprehensive hydropower training program to more than 130 employees over the next 18 months.

• Entura completes Suma Park Dam upgrade in New South Wales

  September 29, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has recently completed the Suma Park Dam upgrade in New South Wales, Australia, after developing an innovative solution to increase the height of the dam wall by three metres while maintaining regular operations.

• Entura and Tasmanian Irrigation win Australian Engineering Excellence Awards

  September 9, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura and Tasmanian Irrigation won the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) Tasmania 2016 in the category ‘Control Systems, Networks, Information Processing and Telecommunications’ for the Meander Dam integrated water management system.

• Chanju-I hydropower project set to commence operations

  September 5, 2016

  I A Energy and specialist power and water consulting firm Entura today announced the conclusion of the 36 MW Chanju-I run-of-river hydropower project in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India.

• Tasmanian Irrigation water management system a finalist for Australian Engineering Excellence Awards

  August 29, 2016

  Tasmanian Irrigation’s Meander Dam integrated water management system has been selected as a finalist for the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) Tasmania 2016. Designed, developed and delivered by specialist power and water consulting firm Entura...

• Entura appoints Principal Consultant Water Management and Technology

  August 17, 2016

  Entura has appointed David Fuller to the newly created role of Principal Consultant Water Management and Technology, based in its Melbourne office, in Australia. David brings to Entura over 35 years’ experience in water management and the delivery of...

• Entura to deliver data management solution to Australia’s oldest irrigation scheme

  August 11, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been engaged by The Renmark Irrigation Trust (RIT) to deliver telemetry technology that will enable better data collection and management from over 800 water meters in South Australia

• Helping AusNet Services with stakeholder engagement for transmission line upgrade

  July 12, 2016

  Entura has been appointed by AusNet Services to deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategy development and implementation support for the Moorabool to Ballarat Transmission Line Upgrade.

• Entura boosts dams engineering capability with new appointments

  July 1, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has welcomed two new senior dams engineering specialists to its internationally renowned team

• Goldwind appoints Entura as independent advisor on White Rock Wind Farm

  June 22, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has been appointed by Goldwind Australia to provide independent advice during the construction of the 175 MW White Rock Wind Farm.

• Innovative pumped storage hydro design by Entura beats expectations

  May 2, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has developed an innovative design for Genex Power’s Kidston Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in North Queensland, Australia

• Entura welcomes one of India’s most eminent geologists

  February 9, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has appointed Dr Tapanjyoti Mukhopadhyay to the dual role of Principal Geologist and team manager, based in its New Delhi office, in India

• Entura appoints Business Development Manager, Power

  January 18, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has appointed Akhil Pai to the role of Business Development Manager, Power

• Entura India appoints new Business Development Manager

  January 12, 2016

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has appointed Mr Abhishek Swarnkar to the role of Business Development Manager

• Entura delivers flood forecasting system to Parkes Shire Council

  December 16, 2015

  A clever data management system developed by specialist power and water consulting firm Entura is helping to ensure the safety of a major dam in the New South Wales shire of Parkes.

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

  October 9, 2015

  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

• Hydro Tasmania signs Heads of Agreement regarding Entura joint venture

  September 15, 2015

  Hydro Tasmania has signed an in-principle agreement with the potential partners in a joint venture aimed at creating growth opportunities for its specialist power and water consulting business Entura

• Hydro Tasmania explores joint venture to grow Entura business

  August 17, 2015

  Hydro Tasmania is exploring the potential of a joint venture with PowerChina to expand the market access of its consulting engineering business Entura

• Entura appointed to deliver feasibility study for innovative pumped storage hydro project

  August 10, 2015

  Entura has been appointed by Genex Power to deliver a bankable feasibility study for the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in North Queensland, Australia.

• Entura Managing Director elected to IHA Board

  August 3, 2015

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura welcomes the election of its Managing Director, Tammy Chu, to the Board of the International Hydropower Association.

• Entura helping the Cook Islands on their renewable energy journey

  June 23, 2015

  Entura is helping the Cook Islands reduce reliance on diesel fuel, as part of the country’s goal to use renewable energy on all islands by 2020...

• Entura employees contribute to Nepal relief effort

  June 5, 2015

  Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal on 25 April, Entura and its employees have joined forces with parent company, Hydro Tasmania, to donate almost A$50,000 to the relief efforts

• Supporting affected communities in Nepal

  May 11, 2015

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura is joining forces with its parent company, Hydro Tasmania, to support those affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Prior to the devastating event on 25 April, employees from Entura’s India office had been working on the 27 MW Dordi-Khola Hydroelectric Project located in the Lamjung district in Western […]

• Entura shares its natural thinking in South Africa

  March 12, 2015

  Power and water consulting firm Entura will deliver a full day course, free of charge, to mark the conclusion of the successful project "Powering water supply in South Africa: small hydro opportunities on existing infrastructure" undertaken in partnership with eThekwini Water and Sanitation and REEEP.

• Building power and water infrastructure capability in South Africa

  March 6, 2015

  Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has identified opportunities for the South African city of Durban to increase its use of renewable energy, while at the same time driving down water infrastructure operating costs. Entura received a grant from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), an international non-profit organisation, to identify opportunities […]

• Milestone for South African hydropower project: Neusberg

  March 5, 2015

  Southern Africa’s newest hydropower plant met its final project milestone in January, achieving full commercial operation, and was officially launched this week. The Neusberg project is a run-of-river small hydropower project on the Orange River near Kakamas in the Northern Cape of South Africa. It is the first run-of-river hydropower scheme developed under the Republic […]

• Entura signs MOU with HYDROCHINA

  November 18, 2014

  Entura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading Chinese power and design consultants HYDROCHINA. The MOU will see both businesses co-operating on the development of opportunities in the energy and water sectors, including hydropower and renewable energy, sustainability and environmental management and power transmission. Entura’s Managing Director Tammy Chu said the aim was […]

• Bhutan looks to Entura for hydropower expertise

  April 15, 2014

  Entura is helping grow renewable energy development in Bhutan. A 15-member delegation from the government-owned Druk Green Power Corporation is in Tasmania undertaking an intensive two-week training program at the Entura clean energy and water institute. The program includes courses in hydropower development, hydrology, project economics, and environmental and social safeguards, as well as business […]

• Entura India wins industry accolades

  December 6, 2013

  Entura’s India business has been singled out for excellence by that country’s peak energy body. The Indian Council of Power Utilities has judged Entura India as “best consultant/consultancy” for the year 2013.  The Council is an autonomous organisation with representation from power utilities from across the industry in India. Entura was the unanimous choice of […]

• Sharing Entura’s grid connection expertise in Asia

  October 17, 2013

  Entura’s South East Asia Business Development Manager James Mason presented a paper at Clean Energy Expo Asia in Bangkok recently. The presentation was titled ‘Clever thinking powers wind farm grid connection’ and detailed how Entura worked closely with Hydro Tasmania to connect Musselroe Wind Farm to the grid using a combination of technologies and control […]

• Entura recognised for export success

  October 17, 2013

  Entura has been awarded a Tasmanian export award recognising its commitment to exporting and its success in the international market over the past year. “The international market is very important for our business growth and today approximately one-quarter of the projects we undertake are for international clients,” said Tammy Chu, Managing Director Entura. “We are […]

• Entura opens doors in southern Africa

  October 10, 2013

  Hydro Tasmania and its consulting business Entura have broken ground in a new international market, with the official launch this week of a hydropower project in South Africa. Entura has been involved for two years in the Neusberg project, which is a run-of-river small hydropower project under construction on the Orange River near Kakamas in […]

• Building capabilities at home and abroad

  April 15, 2013

  Training offered by the Entura clean energy and water institute is proving beneficial for international and local energy and water businesses alike looking to up-skill.  Courses offered by the recently launched Institute are now in full swing, with a number of customised programs already delivered and a series of short courses coming up. In March […]

• Teaching the world about renewable energy

  December 11, 2012

  A Tasmanian-based teaching facility officially opened today is expected to be a drawcard for international energy and water businesses looking to upskill their workforces. The Entura clean energy and water institute will deliver a range of courses for utilities, businesses and individuals in the areas of clean energy, including hydro, wind and solar and in […]

• More accolades for the Wellington Dam Alliance

  September 22, 2011

  The Wellington Dam Alliance was recently recognised at the IEA Engineering Excellence Awards in Western Australia, winning the ‘Innovation and Development’ section for the recently completed upgrade of Wellington Dam. Entura was a key member of the Alliance by leading the design effort and providing the dam design expertise. This is the fourth award for […]

• Entura announces new Managing Director

  May 10, 2011

  Hydro Tasmania CEO Roy Adair recently announced that Ms Tammy Chu has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Entura. Ms Chu has extensive managerial and business development experience in the consulting engineering industry within Australia and internationally. Mr Adair said Ms Chu was selected for her proven leadership, experience and energy and will […]