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  • Ireland looks to fully divest from fossil fuels

    30 January 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Technology

    The Irish Parliament has passed the legislation to stop investing in fossil fuels from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF).

  • Snam secures stake in OLT LNG terminal

    23 September 2019
    Project & Tenders, Vessels

    Italian natural gas transmission system operator Snam inked the deal with its compatriot regional utility, Iren, to acquire a 49.07 percent stake in the OLT Offshore LNG Toscana terminal off the Italian coast between Livorno and Pisa.

  • Statoil Ranked 4th Most Sustainable Corporation by Corporate Knights

    27 January 2014

    Corporate Knights has ranked Statoil number four, and the number-one energy company, on the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week. The Canadian media company made its list from an initial group of 4,000 publicly traded companies. These were […]

  • Oman, Hormuz Straits Designated as Extended Risk Zone

    13 August 2019
    Business & Finance

    International Bargaining Forum designated the waterways as Temporary Extended Risk Zone following recent attacks.

  • Hillary Clinton stands against Arctic drilling

    19 August 2015

    Hillary Clinton, a Democratic candidate for the President of the United States, has expressed her concern over plans to drill for oil in the Arctic.  “The Arctic is a unique treasure,” Hillary Clinton said in a tweet that came one day after Obama’s administration allowed Shell to drill into oil-bearing zones in the Chukchi Sea, offshore Alaska. The previous […]

  • ICS, IMO to Discuss Sustainability and Shipping in Arctic

    31 May 2013
    Business & Finance, Rules & Regulation

    At a major Summit in Oslo on 5 June, the Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is meeting with political leaders from major shipping nations and the Secretary General of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to discuss sustainability and shipping in the Arctic. The objective is to create a dynamic arena […]

  • New President at the Helm of BIMCO

    3 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, has been appointed the new president of the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), the largest international shipping association representing shipowners. His term will last for the next two years. In his accession speech at BIMCO’s AGM in Edinburgh, Louis-Dreyfus described BIMCO as “the global association that should be closest […]

  • Drewry: Iran Deal Could Ease Container Woes

    7 September 2015
    Business & Finance

    With container traffic in slowdown in most areas of the world, the lifting of Iranian sanctions does at least offer a ray of hope to carriers, according to global shipping consultancy Drewry. Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama secured the support of enough Democratic senators to ensure the Iran nuclear deal put together in July will […]

  • Energinet and Evida tasked with owning and operating Danish hydrogen infrastructure

    29 May 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Infrastructure, Project & Tenders

    The Danish government has selected state-owned companies Energinet and Evida to own and operate the backbone of the country’s future hydrogen infrastructure. On 23 May, the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities revealed the agreement signed by the government and supporting political parties, providing a roadmap for the Danish transmission system operator Energinet and […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Industry of Strategic National Importance, Says Secretary of State

    14 June 2012
    Authorities & Government

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind energy industry, has welcomed a strong endorsement of the key role being played by the sector in delivering a secure supply of clean electricity to British households and industry. Edward Davey, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change was speaking at […]

  • Elsevier Releases Seven Books on Renewables

    5 August 2014

    Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the publication of seven new books on renewable energy. The list includes: Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable Solutions by Henrik Lund Renewable Energy Integration: Practical Management of Variability, Uncertainty, and Flexibility […]

  • U.S. should develop more oil & natural gas, poll shows

    28 July 2014

    Large majorities of registered voters, both Republican and Democrat, support producing more oil and natural gas in the U.S. and say they would be more likely to vote for candidates who support development, according to a national poll by API. “American voters want more oil and natural gas produced here at home but do not […]

  • PIRA: Asian Spot LNG Prices Fall, Opportunities for Flexible Buyers Rise

    24 April 2014

    PIRA Energy Group reports that as Asian LNG spot prices come down, opportunities are going up for flexible buyers. In North America, Canadian exports will play a vital role in determining gas supply available for U.S. storage refills in the months ahead. In Europe, Russian gas marketers are quietly selling more gas to Europe than […]

  • Switzerland: General Counsel of Transocean Resigns

    24 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Transocean Ltd. announced that on October 23, 2012, Nick Deeming notified Transocean Ltd. of his resignation as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for personal reasons. The company expresses its gratitude to Mr. Deeming for his service. Effective immediately, Mr. Deeming’s responsibilities as General Counsel will be assumed by Michael F. Munro, […]

  • Study Says U.S. and Canadian Gas Vehicle Markets See Increased Demand

    25 May 2012

    A recently completed analysis of the U.S. and Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Market found that while there are cost and infrastructure challenges to the broader use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vehicles, demand for natural gas vehicles has increased. Using 2009 numbers, it was found that the amount of natural gas […]

  • GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA Reassure OW Commitment

    9 January 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    During a meeting with economic and political stakeholders in the French regions of Haute-Normandie and Picardie, GDF SUEZ, EDP Renewables, Neoen Marine and AREVA have reaffirmed their ambitions to develop innovative, concerted and local environmentally friendly offshore wind projects at the sites of Le Tréport (Haute-Normandie – 500 MW) and the islands of Yeu and […]

  • Oil & Gas UK: Industry desperate for tax regime changes

    13 January 2015

    Seeing Brent crude oil falling below $50 a barrel, Oil & Gas UK, an industry body representing offshore oil and gas companies in the UK, has called for major tax cuts, saying that the industry cannot carry the burden of the current tax levels, at these oil prices.     Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas […]

  • Russia wants to split Sovcomflot sale among small-stake investors

    18 May 2017

    By Gleb Stolyarov and Jack Stubbs MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia plans to sell part of state shipping firm Sovcomflot next month, hoping to draw in a wide range of small-stake investors rather than a strategic buyer who could threaten Moscow’s control of the group, banking and industry sources say. The current era of low tanker […]

  • OPEC fails to agree policy but Saudis pledge no shocks

    3 June 2016

    OPEC failed to agree a clear oil-output strategy on Thursday as Iran insisted on steeply raising its own production, though Tehran’s arch-rival Saudi Arabia promised not to flood the market and sought to mend fences within the organisation.

  • Business Innovation Is Key for Rebuilding the UK Economy

    29 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and a panel of leading innovators hailed business innovation as key to the UK’s economic future and pointed to the oil and gas industry’s role in fostering technology at Innovation Nation, a major debate held this week at the Royal Society. The panel also called for better and earlier education on […]

  • Dryad: Gulf of Guinea Poses Ongoing Threat of Seafarer Kidnap

    23 April 2015
    Business & Finance

    The Gulf of Guinea proved to be one of the most dangerous piracy hotpots for mariners, according to maritime intelligence agency Dryad’s maritime crime figures for Quarter 1 (January to March) of 2015. Namely, kidnapping of crew for ransom remains the most significant threat to mariners in the region. In March 2015, eight crew were […]

  • REA Responds to UK Government’s Conclusions on RO Banding Levels

    25 July 2012

    After delay and controversy, DECC has announced the RO banding conclusions. Renewable power is now set to deliver jobs and growth but uncertainty remains in several areas. Martin Wright, Chairman of the REA said: “We welcome the publication of the RO Banding decision, but it is not before time. Government has re-affirmed its commitment to […]

  • USA: 75.8 Pct of North Carolinians Support Offshore Wind Energy

    6 March 2013
    Ports & Logistics, Research & Development

    North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the increased use of clean energy sources like solar or wind energy, according to poll results released on February 28 by the NC Sustainable Energy Association. A recent statewide public opinion survey conducted by Fallon Research found that 75.7% of Republicans, 89% of Democrats, and 81.6% of Independents (82.6% overall) said […]

  • Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers Call for Adoption of IMO Places of Refuge Guidelines

    13 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Shipowners, Salvors and Insurers – through their respective trade associations – have jointly called for the prompt and proper implementation of international measures to provide a Place of Refuge for stricken vessels, following a series of incidents where casualty vessels have been delayed in accessing a safe harbour. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says […]

  • Aries Maritime Announces Completion of Review of Strategic Alternatives

    1 July 2008

    ATHENS, June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Aries Maritime Transport Limited (NASDAQ: RAMS – News) today announced it has concluded its review of strategic alternatives that the Company initiated in March of 2008. ADVERTISEMENT Mons S. Bolin, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has concluded its review of various strategic […]