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17 Workforce of the future 18 Fossil power generation 21 Intelligent leak protection 41 Energy from waste
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44 Biomass power plant 46 Wind power in Nordic Region 56 Keeping Europe’s power flowing 58 Index of advertisers
11 Transmission & Distribution Technology 8 Worldwide investment continues in major transmission projects
15 Operation & Maintenance of Power Plants 8 Efficiency the target for maintenance and repair 8 Eliminating unexpected cooling tower failures
27 Engine & Turbine Technology 8 Investment focuses on efficient turbine technology 8 Bringing power to Indonesia’s communities
37 Renewable Energy 8 Wind turbine efficiency grows in line with demand 8 Elements of success in hydro plant construction
49 Nuclear Power 8 Tackling one of the most challenging nuclear clean-up projects
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