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Finland: Wartsila Order Intake Up 14 Pct in Q3
Wärtsilä Corporation announced its interim report for the period from January to September 2012. Third quarter highlights Prospects for 2012 improved Order intake increased 14% to EUR 1,275 million (1,118) Net sales increased 28% to EUR 1,087 million (851) Operating result (EBIT) EUR 113 million or
Germany: L-3 SAM Electronics Establishes Wind Farm Energy Working Group
L-3 SAM Electronics announced today the establishment of a major intercompany working group dedicated to providing all-inclusive technical solutions in support of the development and maintenance of offshore wind energy farms and associated platforms and services. Headed by SAM, the group is comprise
UK: Donald Trump Lawyers Ask for Public Inquiry
Lawyers from the Trump Organisation have called for a public inquiry into the GBP 230 million offshore wind plans near Donald Trump’s golf course. In case that the public inquiry is not held, the lawyers said that they would pursue all available legal remedies, according to BBC news. The lawyers sen
Novatek of Russia Eyes Repsol LNG Assets
Novatek is interested in buying LNG assets that were put up for sale by Repsol of Spain, according to Reuters. Properties that are up for grab include stake in liquefaction and regasification plants in Peru, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. Selling stake in these assets would help Repsol’s current de
DNV, Partners to Conduct LNG Bunkering Study in Australia
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study organized as a Joint Industry Project (JIP). This JIP’s intention is to facilitate the adoption of LNG fuelled vessels in Australian waters. Using LNG as marine fuel
Gazprom: Chayandinskoye Field to Reach Design Stage (Russia)
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a meeting held by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and dedicated to the formation of the Yakutia gas production center as part of the Eastern Gas Program implementation. Taking part in the meeting were heads and experts of the Gazprom struc
France: GreenPort Congress Addresses Port Development Methods
Nearly 200 environmental experts came together to discuss the role of ports, terminal operators and shipping companies in working towards sustainable operations. The 7th edition of Congress was held the first week of October 2012 in Marseille, the former ancient Greek merchant port and one of the bi
Songa Offshore Fleet Status Update for September
Songa Offshore, a Cyprus-based drilling contractor, has announced its drilling rig fleet status update for September 2012. Songa Venus achieved an operating efficiency of 98% during the month. The rig continues to operate for Petronas Carigali in Malaysia. Songa Mercur continued its operational prep
UK: GlobalData Presents New Offshore Wind Market Report
“Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundat
The Netherlands: Tocardo Starts Strategic Long-Term Partnership with Huisman
Today, Tocardo International, the leading Dutch producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, announces the start of a strategic long-term partnership with Huisman. Huisman is an international designer and manufacturer of construction equipment for the on- and offshore industry. New shares have be
The Netherlands: Tocardo Starts Strategic Long-Term Partnership with Huisman
Today, Tocardo International, the leading Dutch producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, announces the start of a strategic long-term partnership with Huisman. Huisman is an international designer and manufacturer of construction equipment for the on- and offshore industry. New shares have be
Italy: Eni, Rosneft Discuss Joint Projects
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni have met to discuss the progress of joint projects between the two companies offshore Russia in the Black Sea and Barents Sea, sanctioned in the strategic cooperation agreement signed on 25 April 2012. The executives in charge of the two companies’ u
Honourable Bernard Valcourt to Lead Canadian Delegation to ICOE
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie), will lead a Canadian delegation to the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE) in Dublin, Ireland on October 15-17, 2012. The ICOE is an int
Wood Mackenzie: Scottish Independence and Oil & Gas Industry
Wood Mackenzie has assessed the key issues for the UK North Sea oil and gas sector in the event of constitutional change in Scotland. The Scottish electorate will vote on independence before the end of 2014, with the division of North Sea resources and future of the oil and gas sector a central issu