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TAP Receives Status of “National Importance” in Albania
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) is granted the status of “National Importance” by the National Territorial Council chaired by Albanian Prime Minister, Sali Berisha. This clears the way for the drafting of the National Sectorial Plan for the TAP Project. The drafting of this document will be led by the
Waigaoqiao to Build Six Bulkers for European Customers
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has entered into contracts with two European ship owners for the construction of six Capesize bulk carriers, SinoShip News reports. Both of the mentioned contracts have an option for additional units, total
Gazprom to Work on Development of Gas Distribution System in Saint Petersburg
An Agreement of Cooperation for 2013 was signed in Saint Petersburg by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Georgy Poltavchenko, Governor of Saint Petersburg. Pursuant to the document, the parties will continue the joint efforts on comprehensive development of the gas dist
The Netherlands: Boskalis Provides Offer Update
With reference to the press release of 21 December 2012 in which Boskalis announced its decision to make an all cash voluntary public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Dockwise at a price of EUR 18.50 per share (the Offer) and to expect the offer document to be sent to Dock
Mintrans of Russia Approves New List of Port Dues
By the new Mintrans of Russia order in accordance with the article 19 of the Federal Law dated 8.11.2007 №261-ФЗ the new list of port dues in the sea ports of Russian Federation was approved. This order determines subjects wich are entitled to charge port dues. In particular, only FSUE “Rosmorport”
France: Bureau Veritas Certification Announces Guide on Offshore Wind Farm Project Certification
Bureau Veritas Certification has published a Technical Guide on Offshore Wind Farm Project Certification in order to clarify all aspects of the certification process. From initial design through construction and operation, their guide allows for easily understand the certification process in order t
PGNiG of Poland Issues Notes
On December 19th 2012, Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA issued notes totalling approximately PLN 700m under the Note Issuance Programme of May 22nd 2012. The notes are short-term unsecured discount bearer notes in book-entry form, maturing in 3, 6 and 12 months. All the notes are denominat
Statoil Gets Approval to Use Hyme Facilities (Norway)
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has granted Statoil consent to use the facilities on the Hyme field in the Norwegian Sea. Hyme is an oil and gas field located in the Norwegian Sea, approx. 19 km northeast of Njord and 10 km west of Draugen. The field is developed with a subsea template,
Trapoil Completes Acquisition of Athena from Dyas (UK)
Trapoil , the independent oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, has confirmed that on 21st December 2012 it completed the previously announced acquisition of a 15 per cent. working interest in the Athena Oil Field (“Athena
Arctech Delivers Ice-Breaking Supply Vessel for ExxonMobil Sahkalin Project
Arctic offshore vessel NB-506 Vitus Bering was delivered at Helsinki Shipyard on Friday 21.12.2012 to the client Sovcomflot, the largest shipping corporation in Russia. The vessel will supply the Arkutun-Dagi oil and gas field in Sakhalin area, in Far East Russia on a long term charter with Exxon-Mo
Gazprom of Russia, Hungary Discuss South Stream Project
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations. The parties discussed the cooperation between Russia and Hungary in the gas sect
First Vessel Docks at London Gateway (UK)
Early Christmas present for the DPWorld team at London Gateway Port, as the 170-metre general cargo vessel, Wieniawski, docked at around 8.00 am today (Friday, 21 December) to discharge a cargo of container crane parts as development of the new port continues. Wieniawski, is the first vessel to dock
GDF Suez Hires SeaMar Splendid for Offshore Ops in Dutch North Sea
SeaMar Shipping BV has been awarded a five year contract for its vessel SeaMar Splendid with GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. The vessel will be used to support GDF SUEZ’s IRM campaigns on the Dutch Shelf over the period 2013-2017 with a minimum 250 day per year commitment. The new charter will begin 1st
Oil & Gas UK Applauds Statoil’s Mariner Investment Decision
Oil & Gas UK the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry has welcomed Statoil’s investment of over £4 billion in the UK’s oil and gas reserves. Mike Tholen, Oil & Gas UK’s economics director, said: “An investment of this magnitude in the UK’s oil and gas reflects this industry’s