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BVG Associates Announce New Office and Team in Scotland
BVG Associates, a highly respected consultancy with expertise in wind and marine energy technology and supply chain development, has chosen to locate their new Scottish office in Burntisland, Fife. The renewable energy sector is set to become one of Scotland’s major growth areas in the next decade a
The Netherlands: Gasunie Opens New Installations
Two new Gasunie locations were officially opened by mayor Smit van Oldambt and deputy mayor Batelaan van Menterwolde. These are the nitrogen buffer in Heiligerlee, the first underground nitrogen buffer in the Netherlands, and the associated installation in Zuidbroek (Groningen). The mayors opened th
Scottish Renewable Energy Report Highlights Importance of EOWDC
The partners behind the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) today welcomed the report on the achievability of the Scottish Government’s renewable energy targets. The report makes the following references to the EOWDC: 39. The Committee is strongly of the view that grid-connected test fa
BP Names New Upstream Head
BP today announced the appointment of Lamar McKay, 53, as Chief Executive, Upstream. He will take up the position with effect from January 1, 2013. In his new role, McKay will lead BP’s combined Upstream business, comprising the Exploration, Developments and Production divisions together with the Up
BP of UK Names New Upstream Head
BP of UK announced the appointment of Lamar McKay as Chief Executive, Upstream. He will take up the position with effect from January 1, 2013. In his new role, McKay will lead BP’s combined Upstream business, comprising the Exploration, Developments and Production divisions together with the Upstrea
HRS, Chinese University of Harbin Cooperate on LNG as Ship Fuel
As part of the “Bilateral S & T Cooperation between China and Greece, 2012-2014”, it has been approved by the General Secretariat of Research and Technology of the Greek Ministry of Development and the Department of International Relations of the Ministry of Science & Technology of China, the Resear
Norway: Gov’t Approves Statoil’s Svalin Development Plan
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) Norway has approved the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) of Svalin. The field is one of Statoil’s fast-track developments, the ninth in a row. “This is the first tie-in field to Grane, and it is one of the most profitable projects in the fast-track
UK: Energy Bill to Boost Offshore Wind Sector
Energi Coast, North East England’s Renewables Group, believes the upcoming Energy Bill will inject confidence into the offshore wind sector, but warned that delaying setting decarbonisation targets could jeopardise investment after 2020. Ahead of the publishing of the Energy Bill, due next week, the
Rivara Gas Storage Now 100 Pct Owned by IGM, Italy
Independent Resources announced changes to the ownership structure of the joint venture company holding the Company’s Rivara underground gas storage project. Shareholders entered into a mutually satisfactory settlement agreement whereby ERG SpA, the minority shareholder of the joint venture company
Estonia: Officials Present Plan for Reconstruction of Sviby Port
Aktsiaselts Saarte Liinidthe has invited bidders to submit their offers for the reconstruction of the Sviby Port Vormsi, the Western Region area. These works include: – Berth No. 1, bank ramp reconstruction; – Reconstruction of the embankment; – Dockside area with the expansion of the bank; – Sea pr
APMM Group CEO to CNN: We Won’t Give Up Our Leading Position in Shipping
In a live interview on CNN yesterday, A.P. Moller – Maersk Group CEO Nils S. Andersen commented on the Group’s strategy, confirming his commitment to remain the world leader in shipping. “Shipping is not the most profitable of the sectors we are in,” admitted Andersen, referring to the Group strateg
Scottish Renewables Welcomes Parliament’s Findings
Jenny Hogan, Director of Policy for Scottish Renewables, welcomed many of the Economy, Energy and Tourism committee’s findings. She said: “This has been one of the most detailed and debated committee inquiries in the Scottish Parliament’s history and it has confirmed what we have said for some time;
RenewableUK Hails Firm Government Commitment to Renewable Energy
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed today’s major announcement by the Government, committing the Treasury to providing the right level of financial support to allow a massive expansion of the renewable energy sector during
RenewableUK Hails Firm Government Commitment to Renewable Energy
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed today’s major announcement by the Government, committing the Treasury to providing the right level of financial support to allow a massive expansion of the renewable energy sector during