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UK: Feedback Period for Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Ends
After months of public consultation events, yesterday was the last day for giving written feedback to E.ON for the Rampion offshore wind farm project, which will go before planners in October. The company extended the consultation period to allow the public to see the environmental statement. The wi
Russia: Novorossiysk Port on Modernization Mode
Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group announces that on 6 August 2012 its Board of Directors has approved leasing contracts for seven new cranes: • Two LIEBHERR LHM 550 pneumatic drive mobile harbour cranes with lifting capacities of 124 tonnes; • One Aist electric full-revolving gantry crane with
Switzerland: TAP Secures Funding for Its Project
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline announced today that TAP and its existing shareholders EGL, Statoil and E.ON Ruhrgas have reached an agreement with members of the Shah Deniz Consortium to secure funding for the TAP project. These funds will contribute towards continued work in several important areas du
Ukraine LNG Project Takes Step Forward
Today the Ukrainian government approved the feasibility study of the construction of the LNG terminal, informed Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister Yuriy Boyko. Technical development of the station will be finalized by December 2012, according to the National Project LNG Terminal. The constr
New Fast Ferry ‘Dolphin Jet’ to Reduce Its Sailing Speed (Denmark)
Stringent conditions for approving the passage of Kattegatruten’s new fast ferry between Aarhus and Kalundborg stipulate that the fast ferry Dolphin Jet will have to reduce its sailing speed to 16 knots in Kalundborg Fjord, while the company’s cargo ship will be sailing at a speed ranging between 18
Norway: Statoil Still Looking for Shtokman Solution
Statoil is still trying to find a solution, which will allow the company to participate in the Shtokman project. Both technical and commercial challenges must however be solved before Statoil makes a final investment decision. It was not possible to arrive at a solution for the Shtokman development
Qatari LNG Bound for UK
UK’s South Hook liquefied natural gas terminal is expected to receive a cargo of LNG from Qatar next week, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The Al Hamla LNG tanker, with a capacity of 216,000 cbm, is due to arrive at the South Hook terminal on August 16. South Hook LNG is forme
NOF Energy and Forewind Host Offshore Renewables Network Event
NOF Energy has teamed up with Forewind to host a special offshore renewables networking event. Taking place on 12 September, 10.30am – 2.00pm at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield, County Durham, the networking lunch will feature as a special guest, Forewind, a consortium comprising four leading inte
UK: Seaworks 2013 Taking Shape
Bookings for next year’s Seawork (11-13 June) are already coming in thick and fast, with the positive experience of this year’s exhibition and conference motivating exhibitors to book stands in prime locations early. The extended 253 metres of pontoons, providing the opportunity for on-the-water tri
UK: Dawson Energy Appoints Senior Operations Manager
Dawson Energy, part of Great Yarmouth-based 3sun Group which provides specialist products and services to the energy industry, has announced the appointment of Martin Roberts as senior operations manager. In this newly created position at Dawson Energy, which provides skilled teams of technicians fo
GE Wins Propulsion Order for 23 LNG Tankers, Korea
Reinforcing its role as a major supplier of electric propulsion technology for liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships, GE’s Power Conversion business recently received a series of new orders from South Korean companies Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Hyundai Heavy Industries. The GE equipmen
UK: TSB Appoints Chairman of Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has announced the appointment of Colin Hood as Chairman of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult centre. The new Catapult will focus on technologies applicable to offshore wind, tidal and wave power. Bringing together knowledge, expertise and state of the art fac
UK: Walton Backwaters Dredging Completed
Dredging work has been carried out as part of a major initiative to deepen a channel used by leisure boats in Walton Backwaters. Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) organised the operation west of Stone Point over two days and initial survey results indicate it has been successful.Further surveys will be
Boskalis to Prepare Seabed for Meerwind Süd │Ost Wind Farm (Germany)
WindMW GmbH, a joint-venture of Blackstone and Windland Energieerzeugungs GmbH, today announces the start of offshore construction on its 288 MW Offshore Wind Farm, Meerwind Süd│Ost. Jens Assheuer, CEO of WindMW said: “We are pleased to commence construction on this exciting project and we thank our