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The Netherlands: Sarens and Verbrugge Terminals form Strategic Partnership for Offshore Wind Energy
The Belgian company Sarens and Verbrugge Terminals from Flushing (Vlissingen) in the Netherlands announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership, resulting in a synergy of know-how and capability. Both partners have signed an exclusive agreement to work intensively together for all ons
BG Finalizes Karachaganak Deal with Kazakhstan
LNG player BG Group of UK today announced with the Republic of Kazakhstan and the other contracting companies in the giant Karachaganak gas-condensate field in north-west Kazakhstan, completion of their agreement which was initially signed on 14 December 2011. Under the terms of the agreement the Re
Maasvlakte 2: New Perspectives for Visitors (The Netherlands)
From Saturday 30 June, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will be running boat trips in the new harbours of Maasvlakte 2, the port of Rotterdam’s land reclamation project. The salon boat Navigathor will become the FutureLand Ferry and take visitors from FutureLand, the Maasvlakte 2 information centre,
UK: SMD Presented with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
SMD has been formally presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Nigel Sherlock, presented the Award in the International Trade Category as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facilities in Wallsend, North East En
UK: SMD Presented with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
SMD has been formally presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Nigel Sherlock, presented the Award in the International Trade Category as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facilities in Wallsend, North East En
Enagas Signs Mexico Gas Pipeline Deal with Elecnor
Enagás has reached a deal with Elecnor to invest in the winner of the tender to build and operate the Morelos gas pipeline in Mexico. According to this agreement, Enagás and Elecnor will each hold 50% of the company owning the gas pipeline and will jointly carry out all engineering, construction and
Belgium: European Commission Needs to Help Organise Sea Space
Offshore renewable energies are expanding to meet the EU’s 2020 renewable energy targets, but renewables are one of many activities competing for space at sea. Meanwhile, Europe’s maritime nations are currently operating under their own planning rules and guidelines, which often conflict with their
UK: Predicting Wave Power to Double the Output
The energy generated from our oceans could be doubled using new methods for predicting wave power. Research led by the University of Exeter, published in the journal Renewable Energy, could pave the way for significant advancements in marine renewable energy, making it a more viable source of power.
Belgium: DCNS Participates in Ocean Energy 2012
On 26 and 27 June, in Brussels, DCNS will participate in the 3rd annual Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA) conference: Ocean Energy 2012. This convention represents an opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the field of marine energies in Europe for all the sector’s stakeholders. DCNS invi
Germany: Cuxport Loads Final Tower Section for Thornton Bank II and III Offshore Windfarms
Cuxport GmbH completed another major order for the plant construction manufacturer REpower Systems SE on 20 June 2012 with the tenth loading operation involving tower segments for offshore wind turbines. The components, which were produced by AMBAU GmbH and transhipped at Cuxport, are destined for t
Germany: Windreich Appoints New Management Board Member
Anil Srivastava has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a new member of the Management Board at Windreich AG. The 51 year-old energy manager, who most recently worked as CEO of the Renewable Energies Business Group at the French energy giant AREVA. He will head up the Technology,
South Yorkshire Businesses to Enter Renewable Energy Supply Chain
BUSINESSES in South Yorkshire are being offered help to enter the renewable energy industry’s vast supply chain. The region and its companies – many of which are leaders in engineering and research fields – are ideally placed to take advantage of new green opportunities. But industry experts say the
South Yorkshire Businesses to Enter Renewable Energy Supply Chain
BUSINESSES in South Yorkshire are being offered help to enter the renewable energy industry’s vast supply chain. The region and its companies – many of which are leaders in engineering and research fields – are ideally placed to take advantage of new green opportunities. But industry experts say the
UK: RWE npower Funds Tourism Projects
RWE npower, the company that is building 576 MW Gwynt y Môr wind farm offshore North Wales, 13 kilometers off the coast in Liverpool Bay, is making GBP 690,000 available for two tourism boosting project in this area, ITV reports. The money will be used to make major improvements to the Victorian pie