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Gazprom Delegation Visits Slovenia
Gazprom delegation led by Leonid Chugunov, Head of the Gazprom Project Management Department paid a working visit to the Republic of Slovenia. South Stream Slovenia, a joint project company set up to construct the South Stream section in Slovenia, held the first meeting of its founding members. The
Norway: NCA Introduces Vannvag Port Development Plans
NCA, the project manager and developer of the project “Vannvåg Port”, has introduced plans for the construction of two new breakwaters outside the current port so that there will be an outer and an inner harbour area. The measure also includes dredging of the outer harbour area and the approach down
UK: Donald Trump Changes Mind – Aberdeenshire Luxury Hotel to Be Built
Though Donald Trump was eager not to invest more in his Aberdeenshire assets while the offshore wind farm is under consideration, he yesterday announced that a luxury hotel next to his golf course is going to be built. This announcement came right after Mr. Trump had lost support from MoD and other
France: Dragages Ports Invites Bids for Dredger Repair Works
The Dragages Ports has invited bidders to submit their offers for the repair and maintenance works to the dredger “Daniel Laval” (104 x 22m). These works will include technical services and the replacement of: – 2 nozzles; – 1 hopper and sliding tray; – 2 crankshafts. The deadline for this tender is
Wood Group Confident on Meeting Full Year Expectations, UK
John Wood Group issued Interim Management Statement. A full year trading update will be released on 13 December. Conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The Group continues to deliver good growth and is confident of achieving full year performance in line with expectations, the company said
Lundin Strikes Gas Off Norway
Lundin Petroleum, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Norway, announced that exploration well 7220/10-1 in PL533 has discovered gas condensate in the Salina structure located on the west flank of the Loppa High in the Barents Sea. Well 7220/10-1 has proved two gas columns in sandstone of Cret
Germany: Officials Unveil Cuxhaven Underwater Cleanup Plan
Wasser und Schifffahrtsamt Cuxhaven has introduced plans for the underwater clearance works at the Cuxhaven area. In preparation for the planned channel adjustments in the Lower and Outer Elbe construction site, these clearance works are required. To this end, several underwater obstacles are needed
DW Expects Floating Production Expenditure to Double by 2017, UK
DW forecast that between 2013 and 2017 $91bn will be spent on floating production systems (FPS) – an increase of 100% over the preceding five-year period. In Douglas-Westwood’s new World Floating Production Market Forecast 2013-2017, a total of 121 floating production units are forecast – a 37% incr
UK: Able Humber Ports Plans New Quays at North-East Lincolnshire
Able Humber Ports Ltd wishes to procure a Contractor via an OJEU compliant process for the design and construction of the marine works including new quays at the Able Humber Port Facility located at Killingham, Immingham, North-East Lincolnshire. The circa 1,279 metres of new quays is planed to faci
Douglas-Westwood: Floating Production Expenditure to Double by 2017
Douglas-Westwood (DW) forecast that between 2013 and 2017 $91bn will be spent on floating production systems (FPS) – an increase of 100% over the preceding five-year period. This growth is driven by factors such as a larger proportion of newbuilds and conversions compared to redeployments, a greater
Intertek to Present at Gastech 2012, UK
Intertek, a leading provider of quality testing, inspection and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, presents expanded technical service capabilities supporting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry during the 26th annual Gastech conference in the United Kingdom. Intert
Modus Supports Norstec Vision (UK)
Modus Seabed Intervention has endorsed the vision set out by the new norstec alliance to maximise the potential for offshore wind developments in the North Sea. The Darlington-based company became one of the first supply chain companies to join the network of 20 international businesses when the all
EQT Commissions Second Drilling Rig Powered by Natural Gas, UK
EQT Corporation announced that it has commissioned a second drilling rig powered by clean burning natural gas. This second rig uses gas from on-site production to lower fuel costs and reduce truck traffic related to diesel deliveries, which in turn lessens the overall environmental footprint. At an
National Grid, E.ON Link Gas Power Station with Grain LNG Terminal, UK
Rt Hon Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, praised the joint approach taken by National Grid and E.ON to help save up to 300,000 tonnes of CO2 each year by linking E.ON’s £500m new gas-fired power station to National Grid’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on the Isle of