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Denmark: Esbjerg Applies for World Energies Cities Partnership
Esbjerg, Denmark has made a formal application to join the World Energies Cities Partnership (WECP), the elite network of cities around the globe that promotes knowledge exchange in the energy sector and mutual development in a wide range of strategic areas that include energy-related technology, ed
Norway: Statoil Resumes Production at Hammerfest LNG
Hammerfest LNG is back in normal production after the temporary closure of the plant following a power failure on 19 November, Statoil said in a statement. Interference to the power system, which arose during maintenance work on the plant’s battery-based reserve power supply, led to the plant’s own
Hammerfest LNG Back in Production (Norway)
Hammerfest LNG in Norway is back in normal production after the temporary closure of the plant following a power failure on Monday 19 November, Statoil today announced. Interference to the power system, which arose during maintenance work on the plant’s battery-based reserve power supply, led to the
Greek Shipowners Purchase Two Bulkers
Greek shipowners seem to be continuing with their shopping spree of second hand bulk carriers . Two vessels, CURIA and MAHA AVANTI, became property of Greek shippers last week, Lion Shipbrokers said in their latest Weekly Report. Namely, 51,029 dwt modern supramax CURIA has been sold for USD 13.9 mi
GDF Suez: French Government Supports GRHYD Project
The GRHYD project, involving the injection of hydrogen into natural gas networks and the production of Hythane® (a fuel composed of hydrogen and natural gas), was recently chosen as part of the Investments for the Future program in answer to ADEME’s Call for Expressions of Interest in hydrogen fuel
Rosmorport’s General Director Pays Visit to Murmansk (Russia)
The FSUE “Rosmorport” General Director A.Lavrischev, Rosmorrechflot head A.Davydenko and Rosmorrechflot deputy head S.Gorelik on November, 21-23 paid a working visit to the sea ports of Murmansk and Kandalaksha. As planned events, A.Lavrischev, A.Davydenko and S.Gorelik met the Murmansk Region Gover
Israel: Tamar FLNG Pre-FEED Completed
Delek Group gas subsidiaries said in a statement that the Pre-FEED stage of Tamar and Dalit floating liquefied natural gas project (FLNG) has now been successfully complete. Therefore, the Tamar partners decided to begin the second phase – FEED, the companies said. LNG production is expected to be u
Boskalis Now Owns 33 Pct Shares in Dockwise, The Netherlands
Following a press release issued yesterday regarding an intended offer for Dockwise, Royal Boskalis Westminster said that it currently holds a 33.0% stake in Dockwise. As a result, Boskalis is now the largest shareholder in Dockwise. These shares acquired since yesterday were purchased at an average
BP to Sell North Sea Assets
BP said today that it has agreed to sell its interests in a number of central North Sea oil and gas fields to TAQA for $1.058 billion plus future payments which, dependent on oil price and production, BP currently expects will exceed $250 million. The assets included in the sale are BP’s interests i
PGNiG, Lotos Expand Gas Cooperation, Poland
The cooperation between PGNiG and the LOTOS Group in oil and gas exploration is gaining speed. First exploration work will be carried out in four of PGNiG’s licence areas situated in the region of Pomerania. At a meeting in Gdańsk, Grażyna Piotrowska-Oliwa, President of the Management Board of Polsk
Norway: DNV Research and Innovation Appoints New Managing Director
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance. Mr. Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability, and a proven trac
Norway: DNV Research and Innovation Appoints New Managing Director
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance. Mr. Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability, and a proven trac
SeaBird Raises Cash to Upgrade Aquila Explorer Vessel
SeaBird Exploration Plc has announced the successful completion of a Private Placement of 11,000,000 new shares directed towards Norwegian and international institutional investors after the close of the Oslo Stock Exchange on 27 November 2012. The over-subscribed placement was made at a subscriptio
Gwynt y Môr Staff Assists with Rescue Operations in Flooded St Asaph, UK
Staff and equipment working on the construction of the offshore wind farm, Gwynt y Môr, have been mobilised to assist with the rescuing of people from flooded homes in St Asaph. More than twenty people, along with JCBs and a telehandler, are working with the local authorities to evacuate people stra