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BP Extends Safe Scandinavia Contract at Valhall (Norway)
BP Norge AS has exercised the second of two one-month options, thereby extending Safe Scandinavia’s operations at Valhall field, located in the Norwegian part of the North Sea, until December 31, 2012. The value of the exercised option is approximately USD 9.3 million. Safe Scandinavia was built in
UK: Vessel Builder in Lowestoft Due to Launch First Project
Lowestoft based company East Coast Charters Ltd are due to take delivery of their new vessel ECC Challenger in the next few weeks. The Challenger is built by East Coast Workcats a subsidiary company and this vessel marks the first project to be completed. East Coast Charters General Manager Sam McNa
Melkøya Expansion Will Have to Wait, Snøhvit Partners Decide (Norway)
The owners in the Snøhvit license have decided to stop the work on a possible capacity increase on Melkøya. The license has concluded that the current gas discoveries do not provide a sufficient basis for further capacity expansion. The license has not determined whether LNG or a pipeline solution i
Norway: Brave Tern Takes Delivery of New Offshore Wind Installation Vessel
Brave Tern Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, which is indirectly owned on a 50/50 basis by Bonheur ASA and Ganger Rolf ASA, has today taken delivery of the newbuild “Brave Tern” from the Lamprell Shipyard in Dubai. The “Brave Tern” is a self-elevating vessel for installa
The Netherlands: EIB to Finance Gemini Offshore Wind Project with EUR 500 Million
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it is planning to finance Typhoon Offshore’s Gemini offshore wind project (600 MW) with EUR 500 million. Typhoon Offshore has welcomed this announcement by saying that this is an important step towards realization of the two farms, each having 30
The Netherlands: EIB to Finance Gemini Offshore Wind Project with EUR 500 Million
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it is planning to finance Typhoon Offshore’s Gemini offshore wind project (600 MW) with EUR 500 million. Typhoon Offshore has welcomed this announcement by saying that this is an important step towards realization of the two farms, each having 30
ICIS Launches Gas Price Assessments for Virtual Belgian Hub
ICIS, the European benchmark provider for the gas markets has announced the launch of five daily price assessments for the new virtual Belgian hub, the Zeebrugge Trading Point (ZTP). The additional pricing information has been developed in response to the launch of Belgium’s new transmission model a
CBI Nabs $80 Mln Offshore Engineering Contract in Europe
CB&I, a Houston-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company on Thursday announced it had secured an $80 million contract for an offshore engineering project in Europe. The scope of work includes detailed engineering design as well as the provision of procurement services. The work
Aker Solutions Opens Doors to Young Talent
Aker Solutions today opens up the application period for its prestigious two-year International Talent Programme. This year the talents will be selected from Brazil, Malaysia, Norway, UK and USA. The programme is an intensive two-year on-the-job learning experience, consisting of three eight-month a
UK: Offshore Wind Greatly Supports Suffolk’s Economy
With the launch of the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm, Suffolk has hit a major milestone and has generated an important investment paving the way for growth of the local economy, EADT24 news site says. Along with two proposed offshore wind farms, East Anglia One and the Galloper extension to Gre
The Netherlands: Ensuring the Future of Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference brings you a series of columns in which prominent industry representatives share their views on key developments in the offshore oil, gas and energy markets. This edition, Michael Kahn, Managing Director Jumbo, calls for some re-design in the offshore wind tur
The Netherlands: Ensuring the Future of Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference brings you a series of columns in which prominent industry representatives share their views on key developments in the offshore oil, gas and energy markets. This edition, Michael Kahn, Managing Director Jumbo, calls for some re-design in the offshore wind tur
UK: Delays on Jersey Met Mast
Concerns were raised regarding the monitoring mast offshore Jersey coast, writes BBC. Namely, the 9 meter mast is supposed to measure the wind speeds during the two-year project. The installation work has been postponed while the consultations are being held. Willie Peggie, director of the Environme
Russian Energy Minister to Host Russian Day at Gastech, UK
The Russian Energy Minister, Alexander Novak, has confirmed that he will host a special ‘Russian Day’ at one of the world’s leading gas industry events in London this October. The role of Russia as a key global supplier of natural gas will be examined during the day-long session, which also welcomes