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Klaipedos Nafta Signs Deal on LNG Investments, Lithuania
AB Klaipedos nafta and state enterprise Klaipeda State Seaport Authority have signed on Tuesday Additional Agreement to the General Bilateral Agreement on Development of Infrastructure / Suprastructure of Klaipeda Seaport regarding the investment and investment compensation order and conditions, whe
Total Extends Contract for Sedco 714 Rig (UK)
One of the world’s largest drilling contractors, Transocean, has announced it has been awarded a contract extension for its Sedco 714 rig. The award comes from Total E&P UK, a subsidiary of the French oil major Total. Under the agreement the rig will continue its work for Total in the UK sector of t
UK: Edinburgh to Host “Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013”
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced the tenth in this highly-regarded series of specialist conferences: Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013. Known for offering the best international forum for the discussion of the latest developments as well as informed debate – every
SBM Offshore to Complete Yme Platform ‘As Soon As Possible’
SBM Offshore, a Dutch based provider of systems and services to the global offshore oil and gas industry in its half-yearly report said that it has been working to complete works on the Yme platform “as soon as possible.” The company couldn’t specify the exact date of the completion of the works on
UK: NDFA Says RWE Gave Misleading Atlantic Array Information
The North Devon Fishermen’s Association (NDFA) issued a statement saying that the information given by RWE npower renewables on the Atlantic Array’s impact on the fishing industry are incorrect and misleading. According to the NDFA, during surveys that were monitoring the activity of vessels in the
Windcomm to Hold Offshore Business Meetings & Conference at Husum, Germany
The expansion of German offshore wind energy is becoming increasingly subject to delays. One of the reasons for this is that the grid operators are unable to give a definitive date when the planned wind farms will be connected up to the grid. It is unclear who will be responsible for any damages inc
UK: Lundy Island Residents Fear Offshore Wind Turbines
Lundy Island residents are concerned about the possible wind power development offshore their coast, reports the North Devon Gazette 24. Last week, representatives from RWE npower renewables held a meeting at the Lundy Island to brief the residents about the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm plans.
UK: Lundy Island Residents Fear Offshore Wind Turbines
Lundy Island residents are concerned about the possible wind power development offshore their coast, reports the North Devon Gazette 24. Last week, representatives from RWE npower renewables held a meeting at the Lundy Island to brief the residents about the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm plans.
Lithuania: AB Klaipedos, Klaipeda Port Ink Important Agreement
On 14th August 2012 AB Klaipedos nafta and state enterprise Klaipeda State Seaport Authority has signed Additional Agreement to the General Bilateral Agreement on Development of Infrastructure/Suprastructure of the Klaipeda Seaport. Amongst other things, parties have agreed on preliminary estimated
SBM Offshore: 1H Results In Line with Expectations (The Netherlands)
SBM Offshore said its 2012 half-year results were in-line with expectations. The company secured important orders with the Ichthys turret and the Shell FPSO Fram letter of interim award and took significant steps to transform its strategy, structure and culture. Bruno Chabas, CEO of SBM Offshore, sa
Scottish Secretary of State Visits Dana’s HQ
Dana Petroleum yesterday welcomed the Secretary of State for Scotland, Rt. Hon. Michael Moore MP, to its Aberdeen headquarters. Mr Moore met with Group Chief Executive Dr Marcus Richards to discuss Dana’s plans to invest $5 billion to more than double in size by 2016. Mr Richards said, “This is an e
UK: CHC Unveils Plan for Outer Harbour Breakwater
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has been working to deliver an Outer Harbour breakwater, providing East Cowes and Cowes (together ‘Cowes’) with a true, sheltered harbour. The HCA has confirmed their on-going support and funding commitment for the Outer Harbour breakwater as part of their investment t
Spain: CWC Group, Petrobras, Shell and Gazprom to Host 8th Annual LNG Awards
The LNG Awards, now in their 8th year, will be presented at the World LNG Summit and Awards Gala Dinner in Barcelona, hosted by the CWC Group, Petrobras, Shell and Gazprom Global LNG on 28 November 2012. Recognising and celebrating excellence in the LNG industry, this year sees the presentation of t
UK: Osiris Projects Names New Project Manager
Osiris Hydrographic & Geophysical Projects Ltd (Osiris Projects) announced that Michael Slater has joined their team as Project Manager. Mick previously spent 4 years with South West Surveys (UK) Ltd. based in Exeter, and prior to that was an officer in Hydrographic Survey with the Royal Navy for 34