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ERG Pulls Out of Sicily LNG Project, Italy
ERG said that it will withdraw from the project to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification terminal in the Municipality of Melilli (province of Syracuse), with an annual capacity of 8 billion cubic metres. The project, set up in 2005 via the creation of a 50-50 joint venture, under the na
South Stream Begins Consultations for EIA, Russia
South Stream Transport AG has started consultations in terms of preparation for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the South Stream Offshore Pipeline in Russia. Consultations will be held together with the Municipality of Anapa (Krasnodarsky region). The entire EIA for the Russian Sector
Germany May Not Reach 2020 Offshore Wind Target
After the first six months of this year resulted in increase of installed wind turbines in Germany, it is predicted that 2,400 MW of wind turbines will be added by the end of this year, instead of the previously estimated 2,200 MW. The country installed only 45 MW of offshore wind turbines in the fi
UK: Lloyds to Invest Around GBP 333 Million in Renewables
As the Bloomberg writes, Lloyds Banking Group is ready to invest around GBP 333 million in renewable energy, out of GBP 1 billion grant to help implement the government’s Infrastructure Plan. Chris Heathcote, global head of project finance at the bank, said the bank is hopping to invest all the mone
BWE to Hold Lectures at HUSUM WindEnergy, Germany
In a few weeks, the wind sector’s largest international trade show opens its doors in Husum, Germany. From September 18-22, some 1,200 exhibitors will be on hand at the Husum Fairgrounds. An estimated 36,000 visitors are expected to have a look at the latest technological developments, products, and
BWE to Hold Lectures at HUSUM WindEnergy, Germany
In a few weeks, the wind sector’s largest international trade show opens its doors in Husum, Germany. From September 18-22, some 1,200 exhibitors will be on hand at the Husum Fairgrounds. An estimated 36,000 visitors are expected to have a look at the latest technological developments, products, and
Germany: Mobil Industrial Lubricants Becomes HUSUM WindEnergy’s Diamond Sponsor
Mobil Industrial Lubricants, ExxonMobil’s leading international brand of lubricants for the wind energy sector has been announced as HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 trade fair’s Diamond sponsor. This is the second time that the industrial lubricant supplier has taken the lead sponsorship of the event, signify
Denmark: All Foundations for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm Placed
The last of the 111 transition pieces has now been installed on monopile no. 111 in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. This means that all foundations for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm are in place, and DONG Energy is well on its way in the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm. The next step is
Polskie LNG Completes Roof Air Raising Operation
Polskie LNG , a PGNiG unit, said it has on 27 July completed raising the roof on the first liquefied natural gas storage tank in the LNG terminal being built in Świnoujście. Polskie LNG said that it managed to complete the operation by using compressed air to lift a 600-tonne steel dome from the gro
TÜV SÜD Acquires UK Project Management Support Services Limited
TÜV SÜD has acquired UK Project Management Support Services Limited (PMSS), continuing its growth strategy in the field of renewable energy. PMSS has resources of 70 staff and a revenue of almost 8 Mio. Euros in 2011 and offers comprehensive consulting services to wind-turbine owners, manufacturers
TÜV SÜD Acquires UK Project Management Support Services Limited
TÜV SÜD has acquired UK Project Management Support Services Limited (PMSS), continuing its growth strategy in the field of renewable energy. PMSS has resources of 70 staff and a revenue of almost 8 Mio. Euros in 2011 and offers comprehensive consulting services to wind-turbine owners, manufacturers
German Renewables Surpass 25 Pct Mark
To date, 2012 was a record year for renewable energies in Germany. During the first six months of this year they exceeded for the first time the 25-percent mark. According to first estimations of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft –
The Netherlands: Gasunie Appoints New CFO
With effect from 1 October 2012, Mr R. Oudejans will occupy the post of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Gasunie. He will take over from Mr H.A.T. Chin-Sue. Mr Oudejans will also be a member of Gasunie’s Board of Directors. Mr Oudejans has occupied various financial posts within the energy sector as
Italy: Eni Net Profit Up 8 Pct
Eni, the international oil and gas company, announced its group results for the second quarter and the first half of 2012 (unaudited). Financial Highlights Adjusted net profit: €3.94 billion for the first half (up 8%); €1.46 billion for the quarter (up 2%); Net profit: €3.84 billion for the first ha