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Qatargas Addresses VIP and Ministerial Programme Delegates at Gastech
Qatargas Chief Operating Officer, Commercial & Shipping, Alaa Abu Jbara, has delivered a keynote gala luncheon address Wednesday at the 26th Gastech Conference & Exhibition in London (8-11 October). In his speech, Mr Abu Jbara outlined the history and achievements of Qatargas and its outlook on the
Gazprom Export: Turkey Grateful for Increased Gas Shipment from Russia
Turkey expressed its satisfaction that Gazprom group promptly responded to the Turkish request to increase daily Russian natural gas deliveries. The request was triggered off by two accidents: first on the pipeline coming from Azerbaijan and then by an explosion on the pipeline from Iran. For the pe
Zhejiang Yangfan Receives Order for Eight Container Vessels (China)
Up to eight 2,300 teu container vessels will be constructed by the Chinese shipbuilder Zhejiang Yangfan Group, based on the order placed by German ship-owner Bernhard Schulte and financial institution JP Morgan, the Seatrade Asia reports. Namely, the contract stipulates four firm newbuildings, offer
Germany: Plan for Hus
Land Schleswig-Holstein has announced plans for the coastal protection at the Husum area. The coastal protection extends from the port to Norder Strucklahnungshörn on the peninsula north beach, Halbinsel Nordstrand, Alter Koog. Rd. 450 flood protection wall. This project includes 30m extension with
Troll A Gas Production Drops Due to Safety Issue
Natural gas production from the giant Troll field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea has been reduced by 30 million cubic meters per day, Reuters today reports. Gassco, the operator of the gas processing plant at Kollsnes, has informed Reuters that there has been a safety issue at the Troll A
France: Officials Invite Bids for Porto Vecchio Dredging
Conseil général de la Corse du Sud has invited bidders to submit their offers for the dredging and rock excavation works at the port of Porto Vecchio area. Nature and scope of work includes: – supply and liaising of facilities construction, – overseeing of supply and equipment required for dredging
Gastech: CoTE Presentations Proved to Be Huge Success (UK)
The Centres of Technical Excellence (CoTE) programme focused on the most pressing issues facing the energy industry and in the future. A crucial showcase for the latest innovations, technologies, products, services and suppliers, it provided a platform for respected organisations, associations and i
Energy Assets Acquires Gazprom Global Energy Solutions, UK
Energy Assets, the largest independent provider of gas metering services to the UK Industrial and Commercial market, announced that it has reached agreement with Gazprom Marketing & Trading Ltd to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Gazprom Global Energy Solutions Limited. Energy Assets acquired Ga
Russia: Novatek Increases Q3 Natural Gas Production by 2.1 Pct
NOVATEK reported preliminary production data for the third quarter and nine months 2012. In the third quarter 2012, NOVATEK’s gross production (including share in production by affiliates) totaled 13.32 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas and 996 thousand tons of liquids (gas condensate and cr
Gazprom Examines UGS Facilities Productivity, Russia
The Gazprom Management Committee examined the readiness of the Unified Gas Supply System (UGSS) facilities for the peak load period in autumn/winter 2012–2013 and steps to be taken to secure long-term continuous gas supply to consumers in winter. The meeting noted that the UGSS was generally ready f
Subsea 7 Bags $300 Mln Contract West of Shetlands
Subsea 7 S.A. today announces that BP has extended its contract for subsea construction, inspection, repair and maintenance services for the Foinaven and Schiehallion fields located west of the Shetland Islands. The contract extension is valued at approximately US$300m and will run from 2013 until 2
UK: AREG Applauds Salmond’s Investment Fund Announcement
Following the Alex Salmond’s Renewable Energy Investment Fund announcement, AREG released statement at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference. Morag McCorkindale, chief operating officer at Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) said: “This is great news for Aberdeen City and Shire particular
UK: Funding Secured for Cart River Dredging
Building plans for a renewable energy industry hub on the banks of the River Cart have received a GBP 350,000 boost, reports the Evening Times. The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund, which has been established to support the development of port and near-port manufacturing locations for offshor
Denmark: Big Wind Energy Companies to Speak at Health and Safety Summit
In a report of the offshore wind health and safety industry, where over 100 experts were surveyed, only 45% of them said that health and safety is the top priority for the offshore wind industry. On offshore projects, safety culture is considered the most challenging aspect. It appears that no one k