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TenneT: Dutch Unique Approach Leads to Offshore Wind Cost Reduction
TenneT has congratulated DONG Energy for winning the tender to build the wind farms off the coast of Borssele and pointed out that a “globally unique” tendering process approach in the Netherlands leads to drastic reductions in the cost of offshore wind. TenneT’s CEO Mel Kroon said: “The result of t
C.S. Sovereign Ready for Wikinger Job
Global Marine Systems’ cable installation vessel, C.S. Sovereign, is currently dry docked in Bremerhaven port, in readiness for her forthcoming work at the the Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany. Last year, Prysmian signed a charter contract with Global Marine Systems to use the cable-laying ves
C.S. Sovereign Ready for Wikinger Job
Global Marine Systems’ cable installation vessel, C.S. Sovereign, is currently dry docked in Bremerhaven port, in readiness for her forthcoming work at the the Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany. Last year, Prysmian signed a charter contract with Global Marine Systems to use the cable-laying ves
FERC denies Sierra Club’s rehearing request on Lake Charles LNG authorization
The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order denying Sierra Club’s request for rehearing of the Commissions permit for the construction of Lake Charles liquefaction facilities.
Iran: Offshore opportunities
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016, to be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in October this year, will be hosting a technical session on offshore industry opportunities in Iran. Iran, a large Middle Eastern country, has found itself in the energy industry limelight again following the li
Piling Continues at Rampion
Piling work to install wind turbine foundations at the 400MW Rampion offshore wind farm has recommenced this week, following the black bream spawning season coming to a close, E.ON said. 20 monopile foundations, each weighing between 500 and 800 tonnes depending on water depth, have already been ins
DNV GL: no technical barriers for implementing LNG as marine fuel in Europe
DNV GL provided a report for the EU with recommendations on how to address barriers to wider adoption of LNG as fuel for shipping.
BOEM Extends New York EA Public Comment Period
On 6 June, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published the Environmental Assessment (EA) for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York for a 30-day public comment period. In response to stakeholder requests,
BOEM Extends New York EA Public Comment Period
On 6 June, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published the Environmental Assessment (EA) for Commercial Wind Lease Issuance and Site Assessment Activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York for a 30-day public comment period. In response to stakeholder requests,
Noble Energy sells interest in Tamar gas field
Noble Energy signed an agreement to sell 3 percent working interest in the Tamar gas field offshore Israel, to the Harel Group in partnership with Israel Infrastructure Fund.
Fitch: U.S. shale gas access may lower Mexican electricity burden
Access to shale gas from the United States may lower the burden of Mexico’s historically high prices of electricity, according to Fitch Ratings. Electricity prices in Mexico have been high compared with international prices. US industrial electricity prices are about 70% higher, mostly due to Mexico
Nigeria’s oil & gas industry ‘ready for a new era in safety’
Nigerian government officials and representatives from the country’s oil and gas sector have joined forces in Lagos on OPITO’s one-day seminar to discuss how to make the country’s energy sector a safer place to work. Over 70 attendees heard from speakers including Onyebuchi Sibeudu, head of safety a
Dalby Wraps Up Export Cable Repair on Riffgat OWF
Dalby’s barge ‘ASV Pioneer’ has recently supported the completion of an export cable repair on the Riffgat offshore wind farm near Borkum Island in Northern Germany. Dalby worked closely with partners Bohlen & Doyen GmbH and completed the repair. Stuart McNiven, managing director, said: “We believe
MENCK’s MHU 3500S Hammer on Its Way to UK
MENCK reported that it had recently mobilised to an unnamed UK offshore wind project with sister company Core Grouting. For installing monopiles, MENCK will be providing its large hydraulic pile hammer MHU 3500S with Core undertaking the grouting scope. Fabian Hippe, Managing Director at MENCK said: