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RenewableUK: Ofgem’s Warning Highlights Need for Renewables
RenewableUK says comments by the Chief Executive of the energy watchdog Ofgem about the need to protect the nation’s future energy supplies serve to highlight the case for clearer Government support for renewable energy. Ofgem CEO Alistair Buchanan said the closure of old fossil fuel plants in the U
CB&I Bags Aasta Hansteen Topsides Design Gig
CB&I announced today that it has been awarded a project valued in excess of US$180 million by HYUNDAI Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI). CB&I’s scope of work, which will commence in the first quarter, includes detailed engineering design and procurement services for the spar topside that is part of S
Chinese Oil Companies Eyeing Russian Upstream Projects
Rosneft President and Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin held a number of meetings with the heads of Chinese oil companies on 18 February as part of a working visit to China. Sechin held talks with CNPC General Manager Zhou Jiping. The two discussed prospects for hydrocarbon supplies to Ch
UK: NIRAS Consulting Involved in Over Two Thirds of Round 3 Development Zones
NIRAS Consulting Ltd. began business in Cambridge, in December 2010. Since then the office has expanded to 15 employees, utilising Tim Norman’s expertise within the offshore wind industry. On the 1st of July 2012 a second office was opened in London, and continued growth is expected. From this new o
VIDEO: Research Ship Launched in Turkey
A research vessel “TÜBİTAK Marmara” was launched in Turkey on Sunday, February 17. The launching ceremony was held at Tuzla Shipyard. The TÜBİTAK Marmara is the first vessel of its kind built in Turkey. It will be used for scientific as well as for oil & gas exploration. The 41.2 meters long and 9.5
UK: Ophir Makes Board Changes
Ophir Energy announced two changes to its Board effective immediately. Bill Schrader has been appointed as Non-Executive Director to the Board. Mr Schrader has over 25 years’ experience at BP, including as country head of Indonesia and Angola. Mr Schrader was also President of BP’s joint venture in
AWI: New Satellite Shows Precise Extent of Arctic Sea Ice Loss
Current measurements of the ESA ice thickness satellite CryoSat-2 have shown that the total mass of the Arctic sea ice was 36 per cent smaller last autumn than during the same period in the years 2003 to 2008. Five years ago the autumn ice volumes averaged 11900 km3. But in the second quarter of 201
Gardline to Charter Vessels to Dong Energy in Germany
Gardline, one of the leading vessel service providers for the offshore renewables sector, has been awarded a year framework agreement to charter vessels to Dong Energy in Germany. With more than 20 years experience in the wind power industry, Dong Energy is one of the leading offshore wind farm deve
Spain: Enagas Buys 90 Percent of Naturgas Energia Transporte
Enagás, via its subsidiary Enagás Transporte S.A.U, has completed the acquisition of 90% of Naturgas Energía Transporte, as announced in July, for the sum of €245Mn, following certain modifications during negotiations. The company will be called Enagás Transporte del Norte. The Basque Government wil
UK: David Eason Steps Down as Chairman of TAG Group
Creator of the TAG Group of companies, David Eason, has stepped down as Chairman, to pursue other interests. David has agreed to remain in the role of Founder and will continue to support TAG as its founding shareholder. David first created the TAG group of companies in 2006 and was responsible for
UK: David Eason Steps Down as Chairman of TAG Group
Creator of the TAG Group of companies, David Eason, has stepped down as Chairman, to pursue other interests. David has agreed to remain in the role of Founder and will continue to support TAG as its founding shareholder. David first created the TAG group of companies in 2006 and was responsible for
Lithuania: Klaipedos Nafta Reopens LNG-Link Tender
Klaipedos Nafta of Lithuania said it has reopened bidding for a contract to link an LNG terminal to Lithuania ’s grid after complaints about a previous change of the tender terms. “AB Klaipedos Nafta, executing the obligations, indicated in the letter of 8 February 2013 of the Public Procurement Off
VIDEO: DCI DREDGE XIX Launching Ceremony (The Netherlands)
IHC Merwede has successfully named and launched the 5,500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger, DCI DREDGE XIX, in a ceremony on 2 April 2012 at the company’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. It is building the innovative vessel for Dredging Corporation of India Ltd. https://www.you
Technip Offshore Wind Showcases Pioneering Technology during Secretary of State for Scotland Visit
As part of a February tour, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore visited Technip Offshore Wind’s Aberdeen headquarters to hear about current and upcoming Technip Projects and how the Company has adapted its Oil & Gas heritage to the development of award-winning, cutting-edge technology