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KSB: Pumps Increase Efficiency of Wind Energy Systems (Germany)
At Husum WindEnergy 2012, the trade fair held in Husum from 18 to 22 September, German pump and valve manufacturer KSB presented its products and services for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers of wind energy systems. Etaseco canned motor pumps were one of the highlights at the fair. The
Belgium to Inaugurate OWI-Lab
Minister-President of the Flemish Government and Flemish Minister for Economy, Foreign Policy, Agriculture and Rural Policy, Kris Peeters and Patrick Janssens mayor of the city of Antwerp will inaugurate Offshore Wind Infrastructure Application Lab in Antwerp on September 27. A large environmental c
UK: HRH Crown Prince Haakon to Officially Open Sheringham Shoal
HRH Crown Prince Haakon will officially open the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm at a ceremony at Norfolk’s Holkham Hall on Thursday, the Foreigner news portal says. With the last wind turbine installed on July 10, the project had its ups and downs during the development. Besides the delays caus
Gazprom Energy Tops Customer Satisfaction Rankings for Large Gas Users, Russia
Gazprom Energy reached the top of the Datamonitor’s Energy Buyer Customer Satisfaction Survey, which is compiled Large Gas Users, for the first time. Gazprom Energy, one of the “granddaughters” of Gazprom Export and a 100% subsidiary of Gazprom Marketing and Trading, keeps “dislodging” competitors,
Hamburg Messe und Congress Regrets Failure of Talks with Husumer Wirtschaftsgesellschaft (Germany)
Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) regrets the failure of the talks with Husumer Wirtschaftsgesellschaft mbH (HWG) which sought to achieve agreement on procedure for organisation of a wind energy fair. “Right up to the last minute we had been hoping for an agreement,” said Bernd Aufderheide, Pres
EUROPA 2 to Join Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Fleet in May 2013
Being built at the STX Europe shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France and promising to set new luxury standards on the worldwide oceans, EUROPA 2 ill join the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet (currently 4 ships) in May 2013. The 40,000 ton EUROPA 2 will be positioned as the modern, lifestyle-orientated sister sh
GE Sells Its 100th MGV Unit, France
GE Energy Management’s Power Conversion business is marking a major milestone for its MGV high-speed induction motor technology used in various gas compression projects worldwide as the company recently sold its 100th MGV unit, underscoring the technology’s excellence in the energy industry. GE’s Po
Osiris Marine and Nordic Offshore JV Reaches Milestone (UK)
After securing and successfully completing two major cable projects in the Irish Sea, and a further fault investigation on an Interconnector underway, the joint venture of Osiris Marine Services and Nordic Offshore Marine look to the spot charter market to provide a cost effective solution to subsea
Nottingham City Transport Testing Gas-Powered Bus (UK)
Nottingham City Transport is currently trialling a MAN EcoCity gas-powered bus as part of its ongoing exploration into finding alternative fuel-powered vehicles. And, early indications show that the response from passengers to their ‘greener’ bus has been overwhelmingly positive. MAN EcoCity has bee
EU to Propose New Measures for Cutting Emissions from Ships
The European Union is pushing forward for a new set of measures that will create a more stringent legislative framework on cutting emissions from ships. The said measures are expected to be unveiled in the coming months, Bloomberg reports. Triggered by the inability of the International Maritime Org
Sigma Appoints New CEO, UK
Sigma Offshore, the international FPSO moorings and marine engineering services company, has appointed a leading industry figure to its executive ranks as the business looks to expand with the launch of a new London office. Bob Coates, who was previously a director with London Marine Consultants, wh
Germany: Rhenus Ports Prepared for More Wind Energy Projects
The ports in the German state of Lower Saxony and their range of logistics services are crucially important for the successful introduction of the change in energy policy in the country. Matthias Schrell, Managing Director of Rhenus Midgard in Wilhelmshaven, and Björn Wittek, who is responsible for
Germany: Rhenus Ports Prepared for More Wind Energy Projects
The ports in the German state of Lower Saxony and their range of logistics services are crucially important for the successful introduction of the change in energy policy in the country. Matthias Schrell, Managing Director of Rhenus Midgard in Wilhelmshaven, and Björn Wittek, who is responsible for
Gate LNG Named as Finalist for Project Excellence Awards, The Netherlands
The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification plant Gate terminal, located at Maasvlakte (Rotterdam), has been named as finalist in the Project Excellence Awards awarded each year by IPMA (International Project Management Association). The final awards will be granted on an official gala dinner to