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Spain: Saggas Hosts Government Representative and Regional Minister for Economy
The government representative for the Valencian Community, Paula Sánchez de León; the regional minister for Economy, Industry and Commerce, Máximo Buch; the mayor of Sagunto, Rafael Aznar; and the director-general for Energy, Antonio Cejalvo, visited the Saggas regasification plant. Accompanied by i
Great Success for Doosan Demo Days (Czech Republic)
Based on the model of last year’s very successful inaugural Heavy Days event, Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment has welcomed very close to 500 existing and prospective customers to this year’s Demo Days events held in June and July 2012 in the Czech Republic. Held at the Kozli Quarry close to
France: Total Net Income Climbs 2 Percent
Total of France said its adjusted net income was 2,858 M€ in the second quarter 2012 compared to 2,794 M€ in the second quarter 2011, an increase of 2%. Hydrocarbon production was 2,261 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (kboe/d) in the second quarter 2012, a decrease of 2% compared to the s
Germany: HGO InfraSea Solutions to Exhibit at HUSUM WindEnergy
HGO InfraSea Solutions will be exhibiting at the HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 in Husum from 18.-22.09.2012. HGO is a ship owner and developer, ship manager and charterer for heavy-lift jack-up vessels, used to build and maintain offshore wind farms as well as offshore oil and gas facilities. Its highly sop
Germany: HGO InfraSea Solutions to Exhibit at HUSUM WindEnergy
HGO InfraSea Solutions will be exhibiting at the HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 in Husum from 18.-22.09.2012. HGO is a ship owner and developer, ship manager and charterer for heavy-lift jack-up vessels, used to build and maintain offshore wind farms as well as offshore oil and gas facilities. Its highly sop
The Netherlands: Gasunie Posts Solid Results
Gas infrastructure company N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie achieved a net profit of € 246 million during the first six months of 2012. More transport capacity was sold during the first part of 2012. There was also increased income compared to 2011 from new investments and participations, such as Gate, the
UK: Turbine Transfers Secures Major Contract from RWE
Turbine Transfers Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holyhead Towing Company, has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by RWE npower renewables to provide six crew transfer vessels for the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm. In addition, the company will provide two more vessels for the German Nor
UK: South West Welcomes Crown Estate’s Invitation for Future Leasing
The South West marine energy industry has welcomed the announcement by the Crown Estate that it is to begin an industry engagement exercise to chart future development plans for wave and tidal energy around the coast of the UK, including the South West of England. Speaking on behalf of the South Wes
UK: Royal Introduction for Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit Commercial Director Leo Hambro was among representatives from the wider community who meet His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York when he visited the Scira Offshore Energy base in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 24 July 2012. Scira Offshore Energy will operate the 88 turbine
UK: Royal Introduction for Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit Commercial Director Leo Hambro was among representatives from the wider community who meet His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York when he visited the Scira Offshore Energy base in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 24 July 2012. Scira Offshore Energy will operate the 88 turbine
Technip: 2Q Revenue and Profit in Line with Objectives (France)
Technip of France posted second quarter net income of €134.2 million compared to €132.5 million in the same quarter last year. At the end of second quarter 2012, Technip’s backlog rose to €12,724 million, compared with €12,344 million at the end of first quarter 2012 and €9,413 million at the end of
UK: Lerwick Harbor Investment Aids to Industry Traffic Increase
The latest figures, released today by Lerwick Port Authority, show that the number of oil-related vessels arriving in the first half of the year was up 43% at 317, compared to the same period in 2011, with the tonnage rising 77% to 1.4 million gross tonnes, while cargo shipped in support of offshore
UK: Gasol Appoints New Chairman
Gasol, the West Africa energy development company, announced that Cornelia Meyer, a highly experienced energy expert, has been appointed as Chairman of the Company to lead the next stage in Gasol’s development. Ms. Meyer, whose appointment takes effect on 1st August 2012, brings significant sector-s
Global Wind Turbine Order Intake in First Half Decreases by 30 Pct
Impacted by regulatory uncertainty in Europe and tightening policy measures in China, global wind turbine order intake in 1H/2012 decreased by 30% year-over-year, consistent with MAKE’s expectations of a 5% decline in 2013 installations globally. Despite these conditions, there was good activity in