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Ukraine LNG Terminal Plan Includes Dredging
The possibility of the joint implementation of an LNG terminal project in Ukraine has been discussed between Eduard Stavytsky, the Energy and Coal Industry Minister of Ukraine, and Ahmad Mohamed Al-Sayed, CEO of Qatar Intermediate Industries Holding Co. Ltd. According to kyivpost.com, this LNG proje
Five Crew Killed in Cruise Ship Emergency Drill on Canary Islands
An emergency drill on the cruise ship Thomson Majesty became fatal for five crew members, who lost their lives on Sunday after a lifeboat fell into the sea from the ship, tied up at the port of Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands, Reuters reports. The lifeboat fell from the height of 20 metres into [&h
Azarov: Ukraine to Ensure Highest Level of Environmetnal Protection in Shale Gas Extraction
In the process of extraction of the shale gas on the territory of Ukraine the highest level of environmental protection is to be ensured. This was stated by Mykola Azarov in his conversation with Facebook users. “So, owing to the extraction of shale gas the USA could refuse from import of Qatar liqu
Enegi, Azimuth Reach Agreement on North Sea Block Farm-Out
Enegi, the independent oil and gas company, has reached agreement with Azimuth Limited with a view to farming-out part of Block 22/12b, in the UK North Sea, to Azimuth. The Block contains the Phoenix discovery (the “Phoenix Area”) with the remaining acreage on the Block being made up of potential ex
Gazprom, Republika Srpska in Talks for South Stream Branch
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska. The meeting participants considered the prospects for arranging Russian natural gas supplies to the Republika and outlined the spe
SapuraKencana Buys $2.9 Bln Worth of Tender Rigs from Seadrill
Seadrill and SapuraKencana have today entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement in relation to the proposed transaction. Malaysia’s SapuraKencana will acquire all the tender rigs in Seadrill’s fleet except for the West Vencedor, T15, and T16. These three rigs are either owned or planned
Lundin Petroleum Starts Jorvik Drilling (Norway)
Lundin Petroleum AB has started drilling of exploration well 16/1-17 in PL338. The well will target the Jorvik prospect, which is located east of the Edvard Grieg field in the North Sea, offshore Norway. The main objective of well 16/1-17 is to prove the presence of oil-bearing sandstones and conglo
Port of Gothenburg LNG Terminal to Be Finalized in Two Years
In two years, LNG, liquefied natural gas, will be available at the Port of Gothenburg. The terminal will be a vital piece in the puzzle for shipping lines and companies looking to invest in an environmentally adapted fuel. The LNG terminal that is taking shape at the Port of Gothenburg will be run b
Top News of the Week of Feb 4-Feb 8, 2013
1) VIDEO: Roof Raised on First QCLNG Tank, Australia QGC, a BG unit and the operator of the QCLNG project in Australia, said in a project update that a 900-tonne steel dome has been raised to the top of a liquefied natural gas tank in Queensland for the first time, marking a milestone for the [&hell
Top News of the Week of Feb 4 – 9, 2013
Maersk Line: Emma Maersk Is Not in Danger of Sinking (Suez Canal) The Emma Maersk containership, berthed at the Suez Canal Container Terminal took on water into the engine room and lost power on Friday night near the Northern entrance of the Suez Canal. Emma Maersk Out of Service for Months Palle La
Top News of The Week Feb 4 – 9, 2013
Top News of The Week Feb 4 – 9, 2013
Damen Buys Shipdock (The Netherlands)
Damen Shipyards Group has acquired Dutch ship repair yard Shipdock. Shipdock, a well-known shipyard group with roots dating back to 1877, operates facilities in Amsterdam and Harlingen. The yard will continue its ship repair and conversion services, with Shipdock Harlingen servicing ships up to 120
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Van Oord Wins Constanta Port Breakwater Deal (Romania) Rotterdam based dredging and marine construction contractor Van Oord and the Romanian Transports Ministry have signed the contract for the completion of the offshore breakwater in the Port of Constanta. Benin: Afgen Inks Agreement with Dredgin
Shell, TPAO to Search for Oil in Black Sea
International oil giant Shell is expected to sign exploration and production sharing contract with Turkey’s state-run oil company TPAO, Reuters reported today quoting oil sector sources. Under the agreement, expected to be signed next week, the two companies will jointly search for hydrocarbons in t