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UK: Official Welcomes EIB Funding for Liverpool 2
Commenting on the news that the European Investment Bank has agreed to provide almost half the finance for the £305m Liverpool 2 development, Gary Hodgson, managing director of Peel Ports Mersey, said: “We are delighted that a proposal which will support the financing of the Liverpool 2 project was
Belgium: Fluxys, Snam Ink MoU
Snam and Fluxys have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing and marketing reverse flow capacities from south to north between Italy and the UK. With this Memorandum of Understanding, both companies enhance their cooperation in the spirit of the EU Third Energy Package for a further inte
Norway: Statoil Restarts Hammerfest LNG Terminal
Following the ingression of water into the natural gas dryers, which led on 10 July to a temporary shutdown, the Melkøya plant is now back in production, Statoil said today. The LNG plant was started up again at the end of July/beginning of August and is gradually being returned to full production,
UK: Dana Petroleum Satisfied with Platypus Well Results
Dana Petroleum announced strong results from its Platypus gas appraisal well in the Southern North Sea, which recorded a test flow rate of 27mmscf per day on a 96/64” choke. Well 48/1a-6 was spudded on 11 April 2012 with the Ensco 80 jack up drilling rig. The well reached a total measured depth of 1
P S Shipyard Delivers Second Patrol Ships to Swedish Coast Guard
On July 31st 2012, P + S Werften in Wolgast, delivered the second ( hull no. 564) of four coastal patrol ships to the Swedish Coast Guard. The new vessels will be able to operate all year round in the Baltic, in the Gulf of Bothnia, in the Skagerak and Kategatt, as well as in […]
UK: Gloucester Docks to Test New System of Dredging
The Canal and River Trust’s plans to clear silt from the Gloucester Docks, using a new system of dredging, have been welcomed by organisers, BBC reports. Paul Fox from the Canal and River Trust said: “The system we have been using for the last 10 to 15 years is known as water injection dredging wher
Research and Markets Releases United Kingdom Power Report
In Britain, the power clock is ticking. Key decisions must be made and new policies implemented. Nuclear is to be a key plank of electricity supply strategy, but does not have public support. Investment in renewables has been rising fast, with wind power the chosen option. Proposed changes to planni
Research and Markets Releases United Kingdom Power Report
In Britain, the power clock is ticking. Key decisions must be made and new policies implemented. Nuclear is to be a key plank of electricity supply strategy, but does not have public support. Investment in renewables has been rising fast, with wind power the chosen option. Proposed changes to planni
Westway Dock Dredging Plan Moves Forward (UK)
Renfrewshire Council has introduced plans for the dredging works at the Renfrew’s Westway Dock. The project details: Renfrewshire Council plans to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the dredging of materials from Westway Dock in Renfrew and sea dis
Estonia: Officials Reveal Kuressaare Harbor Development Plan
Aktsiaselts Saarte Liinid has invited bidders to submit their offers on the Port of Sivby reconstruction plans, Kuressaare area. Phase I of the reconstruction works to the Port of Sivby includes: – Improvements to Berth No. 1 including the construction of erosion protection defence; – Reconstruction
UK: CHC Introduces Eastern Channel Dredging Plan
Cowes Harbour Commission has announces early information about the breakwater construction and dredging project at the Cowes area. The project details: A contractor is required for infrastructure works associated with Cowes Outer Harbour Project (COHP) which comprises III phases. The contracting aut
Germany: Global Tech I Construction About to Start
The construction of the offshore wind farm Global Tech I will start soon. After an intensive two-year planning period, the project company Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH will start the construction of the foundations and substation in the coming weeks. The substation will be shipped directly from
New Build Standby Vessel ‘Esvagt Aurora’ Joins Esvagt’s Fleet (Denmark)
Esvagt Aurora, standby safety vessel, outfitted with cutting edge technology enabling the vessel to sustain harsh weather conditions, has officially joined the fleet of Danish company Esvagt, Info Marine released. This is the third vessel constructed by Zamakona Yards for Esvagt. With 87 m of length
The Netherlands: Technor Benelux Supplies Maintenance Free Lighting to Jack-Up Barge JB-117
Technor Benelux B.V.located in Spijk, the Netherlands, is a manufacturer of Industrial and Explosion proof lighting fixtures. The company develops and produces lighting fixtures (industrial and explosion proof versions), explosion proof control boxes, floodlights, helideck floodlights, cable glands