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OutSmart Attends Offshore Wind Trade Mission in France
From October 1 to 4, OutSmart has been on a trade mission to France. The mission was organised by FME/Cleantech Holland in cooperation with the Dutch Embassy in Paris. The goal of the mission was to get into contact with the consortia that have been selected by the French government for the developm
UK: Mainstream Renewable Power Announces ‘Capturing the Value of Offshore Wind’ Report
Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announces the publication of a report by energy expert Dr Mark Cooper, which seeks to apply modern investment portfolio theory to energy policy. It does so with the aim of helping policymakers attain an important, urgent policy o
Ireland: DCNS Takes Part in International Conference on Ocean Energy
DCNS participates in the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy. This conference gathered global industry and academic experts in marine renewable energy. They share on this growing new industry. DCNS, a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy, showcases its developmen
Ireland: DCNS Takes Part in International Conference on Ocean Energy
DCNS participates in the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy. This conference gathered global industry and academic experts in marine renewable energy. They share on this growing new industry. DCNS, a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy, showcases its developmen
Germany: NSW Starts Operating M/V Aura and Subsea Cable Trencher SeaREX
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke GmbH (NSW), a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Cable, has received a newly refurbished DP2 cable laying vessel under a long term charter agreement from the vessel management company Meriaura. The vessel M/V Aura has been refurbished to the exact specifications of NSW and
Technip, Heerema Team Up in Ultra-Deepwater Market
Technip and Heerema Marine Contractors (Heerema) announce today that they have signed a worldwide alliance agreement where the two companies will combine their capabilities to help their clients best address the fast growing subsea ultra-deepwater market. Ultra-deepwater projects are expected to be
UK: Cowes Breakwater is Vital for Economy, Official Says
Cowes Harbour Commission believes that an Outer Harbour breakwater is vital to the Isle of Wight economy and to the safety and future prosperity of Cowes Harbour. The Cowes breakwater project has all necessary permissions in place to proceed and the time for constructing the breakwater has arrived.
Aker Wins Shetland Gas Plant Contract, UK
Aker Solutions has secured a three year contract to provide operations and maintenance services to Total E&P UK Ltd and its joint venture partner DONG E&P (UK) Ltd at the new Shetland Gas Plant (SGP). The agreement includes provision of operations, maintenance and services support personnel for Tota
AAR Agrees to Sell TNK-BP Stake for $28 Billion (Russia)
Russian consortium AAR has decided to sell its share in TNK-BP to Rosneft for USD 28 billion, Reuters has reported, citing a source close to the matter. TNK-BP is Russia’s third largest oil company and is parity-owned by UK’s BP and AAR (a consortium of Alfa Group, Access Industries, and Renova). Th
Gazprom to Expand NGV Fuel Business, Russia
The Gazprom Board of Directors discussed the information on the natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel market development. Gazprom’s main objectives in the domestic market is to considerably expand the NGV fuel business and set up the Company’s large-scale natural gas market on its basis. This project is al
UK: NAREC Calls for Expression of Interest to Participate in RETA
Narec is developing a Renewable Energy Technology Accelerator programme to collaborate with industry. RETA will work with manufacturing and engineering companies in North East England to take forward specific technology development projects in key areas of the offshore renewables supply chain, intro
UK: Statoil, Statkraft Acquire Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
Statoil and Statkraft have acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project through the acquisition of all shares in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited (DOW), a subsidiary of the UK energy company Warwick Energy Limited. Following a successful partnership in developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind F
UK: Statoil, Statkraft Acquire Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
Statoil and Statkraft have acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project through the acquisition of all shares in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited (DOW), a subsidiary of the UK energy company Warwick Energy Limited. Following a successful partnership in developing the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind F
Russia: Gazprom BoD Reviews LNG Production Increase
Gazprom’s Board of Directors is considering the information on the long-term gas production and consumption scenarios, as well as the measures on increasing Gazprom’s LNG production and supplies to the domestic and foreign markets, the company said in a statement. Taking part in the Board of Directo