Business & Finance
Chairman of Expro Sets His Retirement Date (UK)
After more than 21 years of working at international oilfield services company Expro, Chairman Graeme Coutts has announced his plans to retire this month. Graeme joined Expro in 1990. During his distinguished career he has held several prominent senior executive roles including; President Western He
UK: Chairman of Expro Sets His Retirement Date
After more than 21 years of working at international oilfield services company Expro, Chairman Graeme Coutts has announced his plans to retire this month. Graeme joined Expro in 1990. During his distinguished career he has held several prominent senior executive roles including; President Western He
Market Reform to Make UK More Attractive for Investors
The launch of the government’s White Paper on energy market reform (EMR) could help energy comparison customers find cheap energy bills in the coming years by making the UK more attractive to investors. Matthew Spencer, director of Green Alliance, noted that the publication “moves the UK from having
Market Reform to Make UK More Attractive for Investors
The launch of the government’s White Paper on energy market reform (EMR) could help energy comparison customers find cheap energy bills in the coming years by making the UK more attractive to investors. Matthew Spencer, director of Green Alliance, noted that the publication “moves the UK from having
Norway: E.ON Ruhrgas Drills Duster at Breiflabb Prospect
Rocksource ASA announced today that the drilling rig “Borgland Dolphin” is in the process of completing drilling operations on the “Breiflabb” prospect, in licence PL 416 in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. The well did not encounter hydrocarbons. The well will be further reviewed in the upcomin
UK: Mandatory Measures to Reduce Emissions of Greenhouse Gases From International Shipping
Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it met for its 62nd session from 11 to 15
FAIRSTAR HEAVY TRANSPORT N.V. Confirms FJORD Departs to Venezuela
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) confirmed its semi-submersible heavy transport vessel FJORD departed Singapore on July 16th loaded with 26 tug boats. The departure had been delayed for approximately one week. Philip Adkins, CEO Fairstar Heavy Transport, stated “The charterer, GAC, under our ori
Norway: Wintershall Concludes Drilling of Appraisal Wells in Grosbeak Discovery
Wintershall Norge ASA, operator of production licence 378, has concluded the drilling of appraisal wells 35/12-4 S and 35/12-4 A in the 35/12-2 Grosbeak oil and gas discovery. The Grosbeak discovery was proven in 2009 in the Sognefjord formation and in the Brent Group in Upper and Middle Jurassic re
The Netherlands: Barkmeijer Shipyard Delivers MV MARIETJE DEBORAH
On Juli 14th, in her home-port Delfzijl, Shipyard Barkmeijer, Stroobos, delivered m.v. Marietje Deborah to the Danser- van Gent family, Delfzijl. This 1A ice classed multi-purpose vessel is the third of four vessels Shipyard Barkmeijer is building for the Danser-Van Gent/Wagenborg combination. The m
Belgium: EXMAR, BW Gas to Swamp 2 EXMAR’s “VLGC’s” Against BW Gas’ “Midsize” Fleet
EXMAR and BW Gas have reached an agreement to swap 2 of EXMAR’s “VLGC’s” ( Very Large Gas Carrier) against the “Midsize” Fleet of BW Gas. The Vessels involved are: EXMAR: Flanders Liberty – 84,597 CBM – built 2007 Flanders Loyalty – 84,631CBM – built 2008 BW Gas: BW Hugin – 35,000 CBM – […]
ADX Energy Ltd Wins Exploration Permit Offshore Italy
ADX Energy Ltd announced today that the award process for the offshore exploration permit d 364 C.R-.AX in Italian waters has been completed . The adjacent permit d 363 C.R-.AX is under application by ADX. The awarded permit is contiguous to ADX’s offshore Tunisian Kerkouane permit which contains th
UK: Pirate Attacks on World’s Seas Total 266 in First Six Months of 2011
Pirate attacks on the world’s seas totalled 266 in the first six months of 2011, up from 196 incidents in the same period last year, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) revealed today. More than 60% of the attacks were by So
Norway: Ulstein Power & Control to Deliver Equipment Packages for New SX148 Design Vessel
Ulstein Power & Control has signed a comprehensive contract for supply of equipment packages to yard number 295 at Ulstein Verft. The vessel is an offshore IMR / construction vessel of Ulstein´s SX148 design for the shipping company Eidesvik Seven AS and their client Statoil. Ulstein Verft entered i
Banks of River Humber Could Host Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs (UK)
Thousands of hi-tech manufacturing jobs could be created along the banks of the River Humber as negotiations to bring further wind turbine… (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, July 18, 2011;