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VIDEO: FOB SWATH 2 Offshore Wind Vessel
FOB SWATH 2 offshore wind vessel, which is primarily purposed for offshore wind farm staff transport, can accommodate up to five people and can stay on the sea for a week. The vessel was designed by Hauschildt Marine in cooperation with the owner. FOB SWATH AS has taken delivery of the vessel from D
London Gateway: Major Opportunity for Innovation (UK)
Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director of manufacturing giant Kimberley-Clark has hailed the UK’s new multi-billion dollar deep-sea port as a major opportunity for innovation. Speaking at the Logistics Leaders Network Forum, hosted by London Gateway on Thursday, Surtees described the success
Belgium: Second Phase of Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm Starts Operation
Thornton Bank 2 offshore wind farm, located off the Belgian coast, was fully commissioned in January. The second phase of the wind farm consisting of 24 new wind turbines with a total output of 148 megawatts (MW) is now fully in operation and connected to the grid. The turbines are set to generate a
UK: Influential Speakers Announced at All-Energy 2013
With 16 weeks before the opening of All-Energy 2013, the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, key component parts are all in place. Some of the influential speakers taking part in the multi-stream conference have been announced, as has a new and invaluable feature – The Energy Hu
The Underwater Centre Names Training Operations Manager (UK)
A UK-based commercial diver and ROV training facility, The Underwater Centre, has made a senior appointment to further strengthen links between the Centre and the offshore industry. James Ridgeway – formerly Subsea Training Manager at the National Hyperbaric Centre in Aberdeen – has been appointed T
BP Russia Gets New Head
BP announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his new position from 1 March 2013. He has 32 years’ experience in BP working
VIDEO: Shell 2012 LNG Sales Up 7 Percent, The Netherlands
LNG player Royal Dutch Shell said it has sold 20.20 million tonnes in 2012, up 7% than in 2011, mainly reflecting the successful ramp-up of Qatargas 4 LNG in Qatar and the start-up of Pluto LNG in Australia. Shell sold 5.49 million tonnes of LNG in the fourth quarter, up 13% compared with the same [
New Senior VP of BP Russia Named
BP today announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his new position from 1 March 2013. He has 32 years’ experience in BP w
Faroe Petroleum Confirms Gas Condensate Discovery at Rodriguez Well
Faroe Petroleum has announced that further results from the Rodriguez exploration well in PL475 (6407/1]6S) (Faroe 30%) have confirmed a significant gas condensate discovery in the Lower Cretaceous interval. The Rodriguez prospect is located in the APA 2007 license PL475 on the Halten Terrace in th
UK: Ocean Energy Projects to Proceed in Harmony with Local Fishing Activities
Today The Crown Estate is launching plans to conduct a new research study that will explore how the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters wave and tidal projects can proceed in harmony with local fishing activities, ensuring that local communities benefit from both industries. This study will be conducte
UK: DONG to Build Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm
DONG Energy has decided to build the offshore wind farm Westermost Rough in the North Sea on the British east coast. The construction will represent a total investment of approximately EUR 1 billion including the construction of the transmission assets. When the wind farm goes into operation, the tr
UK: DONG to Build Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm
DONG Energy has decided to build the offshore wind farm Westermost Rough in the North Sea on the British east coast. The construction will represent a total investment of approximately EUR 1 billion including the construction of the transmission assets. When the wind farm goes into operation, the tr
VIDEO: BP Energy Outlook 2030
BP of UK posted a video about the company’s recently released Energy Outlook 2030. Over the next 20 years, unconventional oil and gas will have an increasing impact on global energy markets. Emerging economies, including China, India, Brazil and Russia, will continue to drive energy demand. Shale ga
Sweden: Aarsleff, Pihl Build New Port in Stockholm
A joint venture formed by Per Aarsleff A/S and E. Pihl & Søn A.S. is to build port structures in the port Värtahamnen in Stockholm. Aarsleff has entered into a contract with the Port of Stockholm, and Aarsleff and Pihl will be carrying out all works, including design, in connection with the turnkey