MEDIA PACK 2025

At this crucial time of global energy transition, with nations racing to meet targets or commitments for renewable energy
generation, the roles of hydropower, pumped storage and the associated water infrastructure have never been as important.
The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams and its associated media and events are the leading source of reliable
technical and business information for the energy and water sectors.

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GLOBAL READERSHIP

T he International Journal on Hydropower & Dams has an unparalleled reach to planners, developers, utilities, ministries, financiers, researchers, consultants
and manufacturers around the world. Each issue reaches 28 000 readers in more than 180 countries across the globe.
The journal is also distributed to thousands of visitors at around six leading industry events each year, including the HYDRO event series organized by Aqua
Media International (AMI). This extends the breadth and depth of readership across the global hydro community and is further supplemented by the AMI
Hydropower Foundation which co-sponsors circulation initiatives in the growth areas of hydro in developing countries throughout the world.
The readership covers the complete hydropower and dams’ lifecycle, from the influencers, decision makers, designers, contractors and suppliers who make
projects happen, to the owners, operators and refurbishment specialists who take care of them. Your key target groups and target markets can be reached
through one journal.

Readership by main business category (%)

Developer/Owner/Operator/Manager/Government 35.2 Professional Association/Society 4.5
Consultant/Design Engineer 29.0 Financial Institution 4.7
Contractor/Manufacturer/Supplier 19.2 Other (legal, insurance, etc) or unidentified 1.4
Research/Education 6.0

Developer/Owner/Operator/Government
Consultant/Design Engineer
Contractor/Manufacturer/Supplier
Financial
Research Institute/Universities
Professional Association/Society/NGO
Other (legal, insurance, etc) or unidentified
 EDITORIAL PROGRAMME 2025

Articles relevant to our profession on topics not listed above may be submitted at any time. They need not be associated with the regional focus.
The first step is to send us an abstract of a proposed paper. Submission guidelines are on our website: www.hydropower-dams.com

Issue One • Fish protection

Regional focus: East Europe and Central Asia • Kaplan turbine technology
• Building information modelling (BIM) • Physical and numerical modelling
• Multipurpose dams Advertising deadline: 15 July 2025
• Project finance and structuring Press date: 22 July 2025
• Floating solar PV Publication date: 29 July 2025
• Grid stability and connectivity
WORLD ATLAS OF HYDROPOWER & DAMS 2025
Advertising deadline: 24 January 2025 • Comments from leading figures in the profession
Press date: 3 February 2025
Publication date: 10 February 2025 • Statistical tables to show trends in hydro and pumped-storage
development, and large dam construction
Issue Two • World survey: fully researched and updated country reports
ICOLD 2025 Special issue - Regional focus: East Asia Advertising deadline: 29 August 2025
• Hydropower and dams in China Press date: 5 September 2025
• Dam safety Publication date: 12 September 2025
• RCC and innovative dam materials
Issue Five
• Francis turbine technology
• Automation in dam construction
HYDRO 2025 Special issue - Regional Focus: Southern Europe
• Sedimentation • HYDRO 2025 Preview
• Pumped storage • Dams, hydro and pumped storage in southern Europe
Advertising deadline: 27 March 2025 • Powerplant safety
Press date: 3 April 2025 • CFRDs
Publication date: 10 April 2025 • Environmental and social aspects management
Issue Three • Hydromechanical equipment
Regional focus: Africa Advertising deadline: 23 September 2025
Press date: 30 September 2025
• Embankment dams Publication date: 7 October 2025
• Small/micro hydro and rural electrification
• Sustainable development Issue Six
• Climate change and extreme climates Regional Focus: Latin America
• Hydro plant operation and maintenance • Gates and valves
• Flood management • Spillway design and discharge
Advertising deadline: 30 May 2025 • Electrical engineering
Press date: 5 June 2025
• Project design and planning
Publication date: 12 June 2025
• Tunnels and tunnelling
Issue Four • Challenging sites
Regional focus: North America Advertising deadline: 22 November 2025
• Upgrading and refurbishment Press date: 27 November 2025
• Software systems and cyber security Publication date: 4 December 2025

Special publications (Maps):

Hydro, Pumped Storage & Dams in Europe 2025: Distribution with H&D Issue 5 and at HYDRO 2025 Sponsor box deadline: 15 July
World Map of Hydropower & Dams 2025: Distribution with the World Atlas and at HYDRO 2025 Sponsor box deadline: 29 August
EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Editorial contributions are selected based on current relevance,

international interest and quality of the content
(see submission details on our website)
Feature articles
The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams welcomes the submission of
technical papers on research and development, as well as lighter features
describing current projects. Each issue of the journal has a regional focus,
as well as various technical themes, including hydro machinery and civil
engineering works, pumped storage, planning and modelling, artificial intelli-
gence, environmental and social issues, hybrid systems, and project finance. Ar-
ticles are usually reviewed by members of our Editorial Board, which comprise
experts from all fields of the profession. Hydropower & Dams is a highly
respected journal, which features case studies, experiences and research at the
forefront of the industry and its impact on society and on the environment.
Detailed editorial submission guidelines are available on our website:
www.hydropower-dams.com/journal/submissions

News and Bid information

The news and bid section of the journal includes short reports on the most
significant hydropower and dam projects worldwide planned or under construction,
based on information from operators, consultants and manufacturers. Tender
notices are published from governments and other developers to alert readers
wishing to bid on future projects. Our online news section keeps readers up to
date with news, bids, events and other activities in between printed publications.
There is also a ‘Forum’ for questions, comments and discussion among industry
experts.

Technical Development and Project Focus

The Technical Development section gives details of newly launched products or
systems and research projects. Hydro or dam schemes with unusual or challenging
features, or which have reached milestones in their implementation, are included
in the Project Focus section. These sections are an excellent way to draw attention
to your company’s R&D output and project involvement.

RE Updates, FPV and ESG

While the main focus of the Journal is hydroelectric power, some pages in each
issue are devoted to keeping readers up to date with other forms of renewable
energy development, such as wind, solar and wave power, and including hybrid
developments and storage systems. Another section focuses specifically on
floating solar PV on reservoirs, a rapidly emerging technology around the world.
Other pages deal with environmental and social governance, including reports
from policy-makers, and examples of business models reflecting good practice
in sustainable development.
 THE ANNUAL HYDROPOWER AND DAMS
GLOBAL OUTLOOKS

The World Atlas of Hydropower & Dams

T he World Atlas is the most comprehensive annual report on activities, achievements and investment plans in
the hydropower and dams sectors. The country reports are researched each year so contain original and up to
date research of potential, plans and priorities for future development. The structure of the power and water
resources sectors are clearly set out, as well as policy statements and project updates. Tables in the Atlas give
details of global hydro potential and development, as well as the role of hydro in the national energy mix,
major dams under construction > 60 m high of all types, as well as CFRDs and RCC dams. The research is
conducted directly with power authorities, electricity regulators, water authorities, regional organizations and
ICOLD national committees, providing the latest data each year, and reflecting progress in the global energy
transition.
For those working for the first time in a particular country, information can be found on the structure of the
power sector, key organizations and their responsibilities, development potential, progress to date, and future
plans for the next five to 10 years. The World Atlas is used as an annual reference guide by policy and
decision-makers worldwide. Advertisements can be reserved close to one of the following editorial areas:
• Word hydro potential and development • Pumped-storage projects status
• Major dams under construction • RCC dams under construction and completed
• Concrete faced rockfill dams • The world survey of hydro and dams (reports by country and by continent).

The World Map

T he World Map showcases the latest water resources development projects in operation,
under construction and planned. It is a global report on one map.
The World Map is a source of reference displayed in the offices of numerous utilities,
government departments and other organizations, as well as at many project sites,
all over the world.
Sponsors of the map can take advantage of being part of this ‘snapshot’ of the leaders in the
profession, by booking a box advertisement on the perimeter of the map.
The World Map is circulated at key industry events throughout the year and 10 000 copies
are distributed to journal readers and professional associations.
 THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY (IBD)

Low-cost, high impact branding in print and on line

J oin other respected experts in the industry, and be seen in the online directory, and in the journal. Listed companies are now seen prominently on the
Hydropower and Dams website attracting 96 000 unique visitors per year, and links take visitors directly to company websites.
Each entry in The International Business Directory includes a box-advertisement with a colour logo and text about the company, its product and services,
with contact details and links in the online version. Appearing in print reaching 28 000 readers every issue and more than 8000 visitors per month on the
website, it is a cost-effective branding and business development tool.
You can rotate content each issue or month to promote specific products or service areas, events or other key marketing activities. Existing companies typically
represent electromechanical and hydromechanical suppliers and services, civil engineering companies, consulting engineers, suppliers of components and
monitoring systems, small hydro, and various other specialists.

IBD design and layouts in-print and online

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 ONLINE BRANDING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

O ur website attracts 96 000 unique visitors and 403 200 total visits a year, representing ministries,
utilities or private developers of hydro plants, consultants, suppliers, financiers, academics and
students. This includes all those involved in hydropower policy, planning, development, operation,
maintenance or refurbishment, from more than 180 countries. 1
The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams offers four key routes for building brands and
generating business enquiries online.
1. Banner advertisements to build awareness and increase the numbers of clicks to your web pages
2. Webinars to use bespoke themes and audience interaction to develop business enquiries.
3. The Supplier Guide: to profile your company in a fully searchable, online database of more than
1200 hydropower and dams engineering companies
4. The International Business Directory for low cost, high-value branding in-print and online 2

Targeted advertising
Banner positions will be shared by a maximum of three companies with the advertisements rotating.
You can tailor the sections in which you would like your online advert to appear by region of interest,
news articles and/or events.
3
On-line advertisement prices:
1. Jumbo horizontal €2600
2. Large vertical €2200
3. Medium rectangle €1800
4. Event banner - HYDRO 2025 €4450
* Rate applies on a 3-month basis
AZP 4 Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is a renewable source of
energy that generates power by using a dam or diversion
WATER TO WIRE structure to alter the natural flow of a river or other body of

Technical webinars
We are pleased to offer the hosting of technical webinars through the
Hydropower & Dams website. Successful past webinars have been highly successful
in bringing together a ‘niche’ audience to focus on an innovative subject of interest.
This will include:
• Live online conference or presentation
• A live Q&A with audio and messaging
• Lead generation and attendance analysis
• Attendees from the global hydro community
• Promotion of your webinar in our e-newsletters, on LinkedIn,
and across our website.
 THE SUPPLIER GUIDE

Profiling your Company in the market-leading Supplier Guide

T he Supplier Guide is a searchable, online database of more than 1200 hydropower and dams engineering companies and organizations active in 180 countries.
You can book a Company Profile to provide buyers with more information about your company so that you appear on more project shortlists.
Basic entries: Your company name, contact details, and brief details of your supplies/services/expertise can be included in the Guide free of charge,
as a service to the profession - both suppliers and clients - worldwide.
Enhancement of the entry: As a low-cost way to enhance your entry and stand out from the crowd, a colour logo can be booked to appear above your details.
Premium Company Profiles:
The following will appear as the basis of your detailed Company Profile.
1 Organisation/Company Name - State how you would like your company to be listed
2 Logo - Your colour logo in PNG/JPEG format, minimum 600 pixels wide, to appear against white
3 About you - Plain text, up to 1500 characters (including spaces)
4 Product/service areas - Select from Supplier Guide product/service categories
that are most relevant to your profile
5 Email address - A primary email contact
6 Website url - Your main website address
7 Phone number - A primary phone contact
Optional information:
The options below can enhance your Premium Company Profile and help you stand out from other
entries in the directory.
8 Banner image
To help bring your profile to life, you can include a banner image that will appear at the top
and bottom: ideally a photograph of your product/service in-action. You need to have secured
the rights to use the supplied image in this way and it should be a minimum of 1440 x 270 pixels.
9 Highlighted products/services
Highlight up to 6 individual products or services. Include a name, short description
(up to 275 characters) and optional ‘learn more’ web link for each.
10 Videos
If you have a company overview or product/service highlight video this can be added to your
profile. We can embed videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo and can include an optional
explanatory caption of up to 200 characters. Simply supply your video URL.
11 News and events
If you are exhibiting at one of our events we will automatically show this information on your
profile. You can also choose to highlight up to three news items from your own website.
Submit a headline, a short abstract and a web link for the full article/press release. Images
may accompanying each item, which should be at least 500 x 250 pixels in size.
12 Additional contacts
You can include up to 9 additional contacts to provide information for different departments,
offices or suppliers. Each contact needs an identifying title and then a company contact name, email
address, phone number, and website URL.
 RATES AND DATA 2025

Advertise in the industry’s most respected journal and reach 28 000+

hydropower and dam experts and decision makers worldwide
1. The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams:
Frequency of insertions (6 issues + Atlas)
1-3 insertions per year 4-6 insertions per year 7 insertions per year
Options to suit all budgets € € €
Double page spread 3980 3760 3475
Full-page 2750 2600 2400
Half page island or vertical strip 2050 1900 1800
Half page horizontal 1900 1750 1580
Quarter page 1250 1180 1150

Technical Specifications for advertisements

Double page spread Full page
292 mm × 420 mm 292 mm × 210 mm Half page island Vertical strip Half page horizontal Quarter page
Bleed 298 mm × 426 mm Bleed 298 mm × 216 mm 180 mm × 120 mm 247 mm × 80 mm 120 mm × 180 mm 120 mm × 80 mm

AZP Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, is a renewable

source of energy that generates power by using a dam
or diversion structure to alter the natural flow of a river
or other body of water.

WATER TO WIRE www.watertowireUS.com

The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams is a perfect-bound publication, trimmed to 210 by 292 mm. Allow 3mm in each dimension for bleed (where the image extends to the edge of the page)
Please supply as CMYK format, as a minimum of 300 dpi. File(s) may be supplied in: High resolution PDF or JPEG, set to high resolution • Adobe Illustrator EPS (fonts set to outline/curves).

2. The World Atlas of Hydropower & Dams: €3000 per full-page advertisement or €1900 half-page advertisement
3. The World Map Sponsorship: €2400 per box advertisement
4. On-line banners:
1) Jumbo horizontal €2600 2) Large vertical €2200 3) Medium rectangle €1800 4) Event banner HYDRO 2024 €4450 (* Rate applies on a 3-month basis)
5. Technical webinars: Sponsorship from €4500
6. Premium company profile in the Supplier Guide: €1750 for the main profile for 12 months online
7. Colour logo to enhance a basic entry in the Supplier Guide: €395 to appear for 12 months on line
8. The International Business Directory (IBD) in print and on line:
55 mm

55 mm

Single box: Double box:

One year: €1400 (6 insertions) One year: €2100 (6 insertions)
Two years: €2300 (12 insertions) Two years: €3450 (12 insertions) 55 mm 117.5 mm

To be seen in the International Journal on Hydropower & Dams or on the website, contact:
Mrs Melanie Ganz (Deputy Sales & Marketing Manager) • email: melanie.ganz@hydropower-dams.com • tel: +44 (0)20 8773 7251
Mrs Tanita Chondrunaiko-Kemp (Sales & Marketing Executive) • email: tanita.chondrunaiko@hydropower-dams.com • tel: +44 (0)20 8773 7250
EVENTS

Annual HYDRO events in Europe

T he major event of the year for those involved in hydropower and dams is the annual
HYDRO conference, organized in collaboration with the national utility of the host
country, and professional associations such as ICOLD, IEA-Hydro, EREF, UNIDO and
CHINCOLD. Sessions cover technical, environmental/social, and financial and contractual
issues and a Technical Exhibition facilitates companies bringing their expertise to the
attention of key decision-makers from about 80 countries. More than 30 per cent of
participants at the annual events taking place in Europe are owners and operators of
hydro plants alongside consultants, suppliers, civil contractors, financiers, academics
and students. The financial and legal sectors are well represented. The technical
exhibition showcases the expertise of around 200 international companies. There are
no other events in the world specifically focusing on hydropower which attract such
international participation.

Biennial AFRICA and ASIA regional events

A t these regional events in Asia and Africa, international experts meet to focus on
issues of specific relevance to the region. Past Asian events have taken place in
Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, and African ones have been held in
Ethiopia, Morocco, Namibia and Uganda. The focus is on enhancing international
collaboration in the development countries, and helping to advance hydropower
development in the regions of the world with the greatest potential and the greatest
need for clean renewable energy, and multipurpose water infrastructure. About 700
participants from at least 45 nations generally attend. As well as technical, environ-
mental and climate experts,representatives of the major IFIs and regional development
banks regularly participate, including the World Bank, IFC, ADB, AfDB, EIB and others.

FPV events

I n response to the increasing global interest in this emerging technology, we began

in 2021 to organize events devoted to hybridization and floating PV systems on
hydro reservoirs. The first (during the pandemic) was held on line, and the second, in
April 2024, took place in Antibes, France.
It was acknowledged that H&D had successfully brought together experts in the PV
sector with reservoir owners and dam safety experts for the first time, at these
events. This was crucial as both sectors have much to learn from each other, in terms
of potential, safety and environmental issues, and many other aspects to ensure
efficient future developments in this important field.
 AQUA-MEDIA INTERNATIONAL
is pleased to announce that

Partnering for Global Solutions

will take place at Helexpo, Thessaloniki, Greece
22-24 October 2025
Local supporting Partner: International supporting Organisations:

The elegant port city of Thessaloniki, overlooking the Aegean Sea, will be a perfect venue, in a country
entering a new era of hydropower and dam development. Both conventional new hydro schemes and
a number of pumped-storage projects are planned in Greece, as well as some project upgrades.
Watch for regular updates on our website:

www.hydropower-dams.com
 THE WORLD ATLAS
OF HYDROPOWER & DAMS 2024
The annual guide to the global hydropower and dams market

If you are active in renewable energy, dam engineering

or water resources development
YOU SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT THIS PUBLICATION
It is a unique source of reference for the profession, based on
freshly researched and updated country reports giving trends,
achievements, activities and plans in hydro development hybrid
schemes and dam construction in more than 180 countries.
This unrivalled source of up-to-date information leads to
national, regional and global statistics which are used by project
planners and suppliers, IFIs, policy-makers and market researchers.
The 2025 Atlas will be sent to all current subscribers (see below)

www.hydropower-dams.com/world-atlas

A personal subscription to our bi-monthly journal will:

• keep you up to date with state-of-the-art technology
(through both technical papers and descriptive features)
• bring you news and bid announcements on upcoming schemes
• include copies of the World Atlas of Hydropower & Dams
• ensure you receive our technical posters and maps
• entitle you to discounts at our international conferences

For help with selecting your subscription or to enquire about back issues, contact us at: subs@hydropower-dams.com / +44 (0)20 8773 7241
or visit: www.hydropower-dams.com/product/journal-subscription