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The Netherlands: LNG Plan Step Closer to Realization
The plan for making liquefied gas (LNG) available as fuel for shipping in the Netherlands has come another step closer. According to Hans Smits, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, an agreement with ECT will make land available for a ‘filling station’ between the Gate (LNG) and Euromax (containe
Deltares: Monitoring Compensation Measures for Loss of Natural Habitat (The Netherlands)
On 11 July 2012, the seawall around Maasvlakte 2 was completed and with that, an additional 2,000 hectares of The Netherlands is protected from the sea. The compensation measures for the loss of natural habitat on Maasvlakte 2 will be monitored by Deltares, together with IMARES and CSO (a consultanc
UK: Energi Coast Expands Expertise in Offshore Renewables Supply Chain
Energi Coast, North East England’s Renewables Group, has welcomed five new industry specialists to its steering group. The individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise from the global energy industry supply chain to the group. They will support Energi Coast’s activities to raise awareness
Poland Gets USD 290 Million Boost for Shale Gas Technology Development
The National Center for Research and Development (NCBiR), the Agency for Industrial Development and a few privately owned companies are going to give zł.1 billion for financing shale gas production technologies projects, according to Warsaw Business Journal. NCBiR and ARP will provide zł.250 million
Research: LNG Infrastructure Investment to Be USD 35.8 Billion in 2012
Global Information Inc. published the new market research report: The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Market 2012-2022. New research puts the value of global investment in infrastructure for LNG on track to reach $35.8 billion in 2012, including all capital investment in the infrastructure required for
Queen Closes Maasvlakte 2 Seawall (The Netherlands)
From today, the Dutch coastline will be permanently different. Queen Beatrix gave the sign for the closure of the seawall of Maasvlakte 2. At slack water, when there was minimal current, the large equipment of contractors Boskalis and Van Oord closed the gap in the eleven-kilometre long seawall. Han
Statoil: Hammerfest LNG Temporarily Stops Production (Norway)
Production was halted temporarily by Statoil at Hammerfest LNG on Tuesday 10 July as a result of water ingression in the natural gas dryers. Water ingression causes ice formation in the cooling circuit. Big efforts are being made to get the gas liquefaction plant back on line quickly. Closer inspect
Statoil Abandons North Sea Duster (Norway)
Norway’s Statoil , operator of production licence 552, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/7-35 S. The well was drilled about 4 kilometres east of the Tordis field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The objective of the well was to prove petroleum in Upper and Midd
Shipkits BV: 6 New Multi Purpose Heavy Lift Vessels (The Netherlands)
Late last year, Shipkits BV Shipbuilders in Groningen, signed contracts for the construction of three heavy lift vessels for Hartman Shipping on Urk. Eventually, there may be half a dozen of this design to be built, of which two of them for our customer Abis Shipping in Harlingen. The design of the
The Netherlands: Queen Beatrix Closes Maasvlakte 2 Seawall
From today, the Dutch coastline will be permanently different. Queen Beatrix gave the sign for the closure of the seawall of Maasvlakte 2. At slack water, when there was minimal current, the large equipment of contractors Boskalis and Van Oord closed the gap in the eleven-kilometre long seawall. Han
Germany: TÜV NORD to Certify Sinovel’s Offshore Wind Turbine
TÜV NORD has won the contract to perform type certification of an offshore wind turbine from Chinese manufacturer Sinovel. The six-megawatt turbine will be one of the first Chinese-designed offshore wind power systems with internationally recognised type certification. “With the support of our colle
The Netherlands: Eneco Gets LNG Cargo from Shell
The LNG tanker “LNG Port Harcourt” has arrived in the morning of July 11, 2012 at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam Europoort to deliver LNG to Eneco. This is the first cargo that Eneco has contracted on the short term spot market and is the second cargo that Eneco receives in 2012. Upon arrival, the [
Yme MOPUstor Platform Evacuated (Norway)
Poland’s oil and gas company Lotos has informed that Yme MOPUstor platform, located in the Norwegian part of the North Sea was evacuated, Reuters reports. Lotos, which owns 20% stake in the Yme field, said it was awaiting further update from Talisman Energy, the operator of the platform. The problem
Estonia: Nordecon Nabs Kardla Harbor Deal
Nordecon AS and Kärdla Sadam Foundation signed a contract for the construction of Kärdla town (center of Estonia’s second biggest island Hiiumaa) guest harbour. The works consist of dredging 35,000 cubic meters, construction of seawalls in length of 500 meters and development of harbour’s operating