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  • Nils Albert Jenssen Becomes Honourary Member of NFA

    26 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Kongsberg Maritime’s Vice President of Business Development, Nils Albert Jenssen has become an Honourary Member of the Norwegian Society of Automatic Control – NFA) The award was presented during NFA’s annual meeting at Gardermoen Park Inn Hotel on the 25th April. The award is given to individuals who have made an outstanding practical or theoretical […]

  • With Dutch player bent on getting lion’s share, Snam ups its stake in Italy’s LNG terminal

    4 April 2024
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    Snam, Italy’s energy infrastructure operator, has taken the required step to boost its interest in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.

  • NDLO, DCNS Ink Combat Management System Deal for Norwegian Corvettes

    24 October 2012

    On 23 October 2012, Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation has signed a contract with DCNS in the presence of Geir Kilhus, chief of NDLO naval systems and Pierre Legros, SVP Surface Ships & Naval Systems. This agreement covers follow on technical support for the Senit 2000 Combat Management System (CMS) installed onboard the six Royal Norwegian […]

  • Aker BP picks PG Flow pump systems for new Hod platform

    17 June 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Infrastructure

    Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP has awarded PG Flow Solutions a contract to supply several pump systems for the normally unmanned wellhead platform to be used at the planned Hod field development in the North Sea.

  • Extinction Rebellion activists dump manure outside BP’s UK office accusing it of greenwashing & gaslighting

    20 October 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    Extinction Rebellion activists have dumped manure in front of BP’s offices in Aberdeen as part of its protest against the fossil fuels industry.

  • Rahall: WRRDA to Support Job Growth (USA)

    30 October 2013

    The House of Representatives has approved a major infrastructure investment bill authored by the leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee which strengthens the water transportation network that West Virginia coal exports and jobs depend upon. H.R. 3080, “The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013,” authorizes significant investment in the Nation’s network of […]

  • Belgium and Germany bolster energy collaboration

    16 February 2023
    Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Collaboration, Green Marine, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Transition

    Belgium and Germany have signed an agreement to intensify their energy collaboration and enhance their energy independence, through an Energy Contact Group among other things. The agreement was signed on 15 February in Zeebrugge where Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo received German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the Belgian-German energy summit. The two countries agreed […]

  • DNV partners IWSA to support wind propulsion uptake

    11 November 2022
    Certification & Classification, Collaboration

    Classification society DNV has joined the International Windship Association with the intention of using the membership status to further support and accelerate the uptake of wind-assisted propulsion systems by the global shipping fleet.

  • Wintershall Dea gets cease-and-desist letter from German environmentalists

    20 September 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Carbon Capture Usage & Storage, Environment, Transition

    Wintershall Dea has received a letter from a German environmental association, calling for the company to stop its activities under a warning of legal action.

  • Five Petrobras board members to step down with CEO

    4 March 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy

    Five board members of Brazilian state-owned company Petrobras have decided to step down as a reaction to moves made by Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro to replace current CEO Roberto Castello Branco.

  • Seismic Surveys in Atlantic to Move Forward

    11 May 2017

    The Trump administration informed on Wednesday that it is moving forward with seismic surveys in the Atlantic Ocean. In accordance with the decision, the Department of the Interior will resume its evaluation of applications from six companies seeking permits to conduct geological and geophysical (G&G) activities in the Atlantic Ocean. “Seismic surveying helps a variety […]

  • ESPO: EU taxonomy should recognise ports’ decarbonisation, greening strategies

    3 July 2020
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics, Rules & Regulation

    The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) said it supports the initial aim of the EU taxonomy framework to encourage private investors to prioritise green and sustainable investments by providing them a clear manual with common definitions.

  • German-Norwegian Energy Partnership to Be Expanded

    21 February 2013
    Authorities & Government

    Norway’s role as one of Germany’s most important energy suppliers is to be further reinforced, as advocated by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel during a state visit to Oslo on Wednesday.  “It is my firm conviction that Norway will also play a role in future as an important pillar of the German gas supply, and we […]

  • HRH Geology Joins Race to Win Unconventional Prize, UK

    9 November 2012

    Aberdeen-based HRH Geology is driving forward its ambition to be at the forefront of innovation in the unconventional gas market. It has successfully completed a number of operations, both on and offshore across North West Europe with the Spectra service that demonstrates value in both conventional and unconventional plays. The company, which has worked in […]

  • MAKE: European Markets Mired in Regulatory Uncertainty – Near-Term and Post-2020

    11 March 2016

    MAKE has published an analysis of global and regional wind power installation forecasts through 2025.  Global energy markets are undoubtedly changing, the breadth of divestments in fossil fuel assets is a testament to the fact that the private sector considers investment in these technologies a losing proposition, MAKE said. The consultancy company expects the political […]

  • Nemo Link Moves Forward

    27 February 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Elia, the Belgian electricity transmission system operator, and National Grid will today sign a joint venture agreement to move ahead with the Nemo Link, the first electricity interconnector between the two countries. When completed the interconnector will provide 1000 MW of capacity. The link will run 140 kilometres between Richborough on the Kent coast and […]

  • Wind Industry Calls for Support and Higher Carbon Prices

    12 December 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Governments must put a price on carbon emissions and make pledges early next year to move away from fossil fuels and increase the share of renewable energy into the global power mix, according to a signed statement from wind industry players. Wind energy associations, including those from emerging markets such as Brazil, China, South Africa, […]

  • VIDEO: IAPH 2015 Kicks Off, SmartPORT on the Agenda

    3 June 2015
    Business & Finance

    Being ready for what the future has in store means being smart when it comes to planning investments, a topic which was in the focus of the first day of the 29th IAPH World Ports Conference taking place in Hamburg. The key topics on the agenda of the conference are future SmartPORT and the cruise industry. […]

  • Cape Wind Publishes Responds to RFK Jr. (USA)

    19 July 2011

    Over the past eight years Robert F Kennedy, Jr. has been attacking the Cape Wind project, while also calling for the greater use of wind and solar power as alternatives to coal. In so doing, Mr. Kennedy has been derided by those across the political spectrum who say his misleading objections mask an entitled and […]

  • Indian Shipbreaking Workers in Dire Conditions

    19 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    The working and living conditions at the shipbreaking yards of Alang, India, remain alarmingly poor, argues a new study published in Indian Social Science journal, the Economic & Political Weekly. The research was commissioned and financed by the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) and was coordinated by Dr Geetanjoy Sahu from the Tata […]

  • Denmark: 85 Pct Consumers Want More Renewable Energy, Vestas Says

    14 September 2012
    Research & Development

    Two global studies commissioned by Vestas reveal 85% of consumers want more renewable energy and 49% show a willingness to pay more for products made with renewable energy, while corporations are continuing to show preference for investing in renewable energy. This data is drawn from two global surveys: the Global Consumer Wind Study 2012 (GCWS), […]

  • Emerging Economies to Lead Energy Growth to 2030 and Renewables to Out-Grow Oil, Says BP Analysis

    19 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    World energy growth over the next twenty years is expected to be dominated by emerging economies such as China, India, Russia and Brazil while improvements in energy efficiency measures are set to accelerate, according to BP’s latest projection of energy trends, the BP Energy Outlook 2030. BP’s ‘base case’ – or most likely projection – […]

  • ExxonMobil lobbyists filmed saying oil major’s climate policy a PR stunt

    1 July 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    A lobbyist for ExxonMobil stated in an aired interview recorded by undercover Greenpeace activists that the company was still fighting efforts to tackle climate change in the U.S., despite publicly claiming to support the Paris climate agreement.

  • Philippines: Buguey and Gonzaga Along Coastal Areas of Cagayan Set to Dredge Their Rivers

    7 July 2011

    The municipalities of Buguey and Gonzaga along the coastal areas of Cagayan are set to dredge their rivers this year amidst objections from cause-oriented groups. With the issue on logging near dead, mining, or in this case dredging, has emerged as the top environmental concern today with nearly all stakeholders taking a slice of the […]

  • USA: It’s official. No offshore lease sale in the Atlantic. NOIA slams the move

    16 March 2016

    The U.S. Department of Interior has backed away from the proposed sale of offshore exploration acreage on the Mid and South Atlantic area as part of the 2017-2022 lease sale, citing local opposition and conflicts with competing commercial and military ocean uses. According to the statement by the DOI, many factors were considered in the […]