News
Italy: NGVA Europe Appoints Six New BoD Members
NGV Bologna 2012, the third NGVA Europe International Show & Workshops, was successfully held on June 19-21, 2012, in the city of Bologna, Italy. The industry meeting lived up to the expectations and proved to be what it promised: the international NGV event of the year. Being supported by literally
Germany: WINDFORCE 2012 Deemed Great Success
6,000 visitors were welcomed to Germany’s first trade fair for the offshore wind industry and WAB’s eighth offshore conference from 26 to 29 June 2012 in Bremen “Our expectations were more than met”, said Jens Eckhoff, managing director of the Offshore Wind Messe- und Veranstaltungs GmbH, after four
Baltic LNG Bunkering Makes New Step in Ensuring Future Global Role
The agreement in late June by seven Baltic ports to promote the development of an LNG bunkering infrastructure in the region marks a further important step in ensuring a future global role for natural gas as a clean-burning marine fuel, reports Bimco. The combination of liquefied natural gas (LNG) b
UK: OrbisEnergy Welcomes Olympic Torch
Crowds gathered at OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft’s flagship hub for offshore renewable energy as the Olympic Torch Relay reached Britain’s most easterly point. Suffolk’s renewable energy sector was firmly in the global spotlight on July 5th, as the Olympic Torch Relay reached Britain’s most easterly point
UK: World War II Bomb Dredged Up in Dover Harbor
The dredger David Church whilst operating within Dover harbor picked up what is believed to be an old World War II explosive. Dover Coastguard has been coordinating with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Portsmouth and with the Dover Port Authority, to have the explosive taken to a rem
AIPN Releases 2012 Version of Model LNG MSPA
The Board of Directors of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) has published the 2012 version of its unified Model LNG Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA). “The 2012 version broadens the 2009 MSPA to address a variety of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading arrangements
Denmark Introduces New Way of Surveying Fishing Vessels
As of 1 March 2012, the Danish Maritime Authority has introduced a new way of surveying fishing vessels. Whereas surveys were previously slavishly based on a survey form and subsequent reporting, they are now based on dialogue and overall assessments. From general control to focused dialogue Ship Su
Offshore Workers’ Strike Continues. All Production Set to Stop (Norway)
The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) which represents the oil companies engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf announced that the negotiations held during the weekend with the offshore workers’ unions failed to produce any positive results, me
France: Marseille Port Authority Announces Expansion Plans
The Port Technology reports that the Marseille Port Authority (GPMM) has announced that it plans to construct a new €60 million intermodal facility. The terminal, to be located adjacent to the existing Mourepiane Med Europe Container Terminal, will be built and operated by a Progenor-led consortium,
Natural Power Establishes Wave & Tidal Office in Orkney, UK
International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has established a local presence in Orkney to support clients in the development of wave and tidal energy projects and to actively contribute to the growth of this exciting, emerging industry. Natural Power has been providing services to the i
Natural Power Establishes Wave & Tidal Office in Orkney, UK
International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has established a local presence in Orkney to support clients in the development of wave and tidal energy projects and to actively contribute to the growth of this exciting, emerging industry. Natural Power has been providing services to the i
France: GPMM Announces Expansion Plans
The Port Technology reports that the Marseille Port Authority (GPMM) has announced that it plans to construct a new €60 million intermodal facility. The terminal, to be located adjacent to the existing Mourepiane Med Europe Container Terminal, will be built and operated by a Progenor-led consortium,
Turkey, Pakistan Want More Gas from Iran
Turkey and Pakistan have asked for more gas imports from Iran, managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Javad Owji announced. Addressing a conference on development of efficient and renewable energy technologies, he said that Turkey which currently imports 30 million cubic meter
Russia: Gazprom Holds Meeting on Boosting Use of NGV Fuel
Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee moderated today an inter-disciplinary meeting at the Gazprom headquarters on boosting the use of natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel. Taking part in the meeting were senior officials from specialized Russian ministries, leading oil companies suc