Business & Finance
Norway: TGS Charters Seismic Vessel from Dolphin Geophysical
TGS, Norway based seismic survey specialist, has signed a letter of award with Dolphin Geophysical to charter the 12 streamer new build vessel, M/V Polar Duchess, for 3D multi-client projects in Europe during the 2012 summer season. The charter is expected to begin during first half of April and wil
Construction of New Renewable Energy Generation Capacity Falls Dramatically (UK)
The construction of new renewable energy generation capacity has fallen dramatically, as the big six energy suppliers pursue a “dash for gas… By Fiona Harvey (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, December 05, 2011
Australia: Neptune Appoints Jeff Dowling to Board of Directors as Non- Executive Director
Neptune Marine Services Limited announces that Jeff Dowling has been appointed to the Board of Directors as a Non- Executive Director, effective immediately. Mr Dowling was formerly managing partner at Ernst & Young’s Perth office, where he also held a number of senior leadership roles with a partic
Australia: Neptune Welcomes New Member to Its Board
Neptune Marine Services Limited, provider of engineered solutions to the oil and gas and marine industries announced that Jeff Dowling has been appointed to the compan’s Board of Directors as a Non- Executive Director, effective immediately. Neptune said on its website that Mr Dowling was formerly m
Belgium Based Hydrex Applies Ecospeed on Two Newbuilds
A Norwegian based shipping company chose Ecospeed to give lasting protection to their two newbuild general cargo vessels. The first vessel, m/v Golfstraum, was delivered in November. Her sister vessel m/v Rystraum is planned for a 2012 delivery. Both vessels are of the highest ice class and will be
U.A.E: Drydocks World Signs Deal with AET for Two MCV Conversion Projects
Drydocks World, the well-established international player in the maritime and offshore industry, has signed a Contract with Singapore based AET, a global leader in petroleum shipping, for two Tanker-to-Marine Capture Vessel (MCV) conversion projects. AET is converting these vessels as part of a rece
Renewable Energy Joint Venture Investments to Decline in Upcoming Year (USA)
The amount of venture capital entering cleantech will decline in 2012 for the first time since the global economic downturn in 2008, according to cleantech analysis and consulting company Kachan & Co. The firm, with offices in San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver, has published a set of predictions
Renewable Energy Joint Venture Investments to Decline in Upcoming Year (USA)
The amount of venture capital entering cleantech will decline in 2012 for the first time since the global economic downturn in 2008, according to cleantech analysis and consulting company Kachan & Co. The firm, with offices in San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver, has published a set of predictions
Belgium: Hydrex’s Ecospeed Gives Protection to Two Newbuild General Cargo Vessels
A Norwegian based shipping company chose Ecospeed to give lasting protection to their two newbuild general cargo vessels. The first vessel, m/v Golfstraum, was delivered in November. Her sister vessel m/v Rystraum is planned for a 2012 delivery. Both vessels are of the highest ice class and will be
Norway: TGS Charters New Build Vessel MV Polar Duchess
TGS announces that it has signed a letter of award with Dolphin Geophysical to charter the 12 streamer new build vessel, M/V Polar Duchess, for 3D multi-client projects in Europe during the 2012 summer season. The charter is expected to begin during first half of April and will last for approximatel
UAE: Drydocks World Wins Tanker-to-MVC Conversion Deal from AET
Drydocks World has signed a contract with Singapore based AET, for two Tanker-to-Modular Capture Vessel (MCV) conversion projects. AET is converting these vessels as part of the Marine Well Containment Company’s (MWCC) well containment system. MWCC is a not-for-profit, stand-alone organization with
Faroe Petroleum Completes Asset Swap with Petoro
Faroe Petroleum plc, the independent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in the Atlantic Margin, the North Sea and Norway, provides operational update following completion of the transaction with Petoro AS (“Petoro”), to swap Faroe’s intere
Italy: Plexus Enters Into Licensing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Agency Agreement with Breda
Plexus Holdings PLC, the AIM quoted oil and gas engineering services business and owner of the proprietary POS-GRIP® method of friction-grip wellhead engineering, announces that it has entered into a licensing, manufacturing, distribution, and agency agreement with Breda Energia S.p.A, a provider of
Voith Turbo Announces New Marine Division Director in Houston, USA
Voith Turbo has expanded its presence on the Gulf Coast with the addition of a Marine Division Director based in Houston, which is a new position within the division. Kyle Durden will manage the regional operations for the Marine Division, focusing on sales, marketing, and customer service. Voith Tu