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REA Awards the Bets Best in British Renewables
The 7th annual British Renewable Energy Awards few nights ago paid tribute to the UK renewable energy industry’s achievements at a packed gala dinner attended by over 300 people in the boutique Kensington hotel, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. Hosted by UK BIG Lottery Fund Chairman, Peter Ainsworth, the
Avance Gas Expands VLGC Fleet, UK
Stolt-Nielsen announced that Avance Gas Holding (AGHL), a joint venture between Sungas Holdings and Stolt-Nielsen Gas has reached an agreement with Transpetrol Shipping whereby Transpetrol will sell its two very large gas carriers (VLGC) to AGHL in return for cash and 33 1/3 equity ownership of AGHL
UK: Broads Authority Gets Positive Survey Response
Boat owners have given the Broads Authority the thumbs up for its performance in managing the waterways and believe it offers good value for money with its services. The results of a survey of Broads toll payers showed 65% felt the Authority did a good job compared to 63% in 2009 and 55% in 2005. [&
TAP Welcomes Turkey-Azerbaijan Deal
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) today welcomed news of the signing of an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) on the Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline project (TANAP) by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. TAP Managing Director Kjetil Tungland said: “Th
UFG of Spain Names New Managing Director
UFG of Spain, a specialist gas company operating in international LNG markets, said it has appointed Cesare Cuniberto as managing director. Cesare Cuniberto previously occupied the post of Chairman and Managing Director of Tigáz, the largest gas distribution and marketing company in Hungary, and whi
RenewableUK Appoints Deputy Chief Executive
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, announced the appointment of Maf Smith to the newly-created position of Deputy Chief Executive. Mr Smith is an experienced senior manager with a strong track record in leading organisations in the renewable energ
RenewableUK Appoints Deputy Chief Executive
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the wind and marine energy industries, announced the appointment of Maf Smith to the newly-created position of Deputy Chief Executive. Mr Smith is an experienced senior manager with a strong track record in leading organisations in the renewable energ
Russia: Gazprom, E.ON Talk on Energy Cooperation
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Dr. Johannes Teyssen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of E.ON. The parties addressed the current issues and prospects for future cooperation in the energy sector, Gazprom sa
Germany: Modular Vibrating of Monopiles for Offshore Wind Farm Riffgat
Halfway June APE Holland started on the North Sea near the German island of Borkum with a special offshore project, vibrating 30 steel piles (monopiles) on which 30 windmills will be installed. The piles will be driven with the Super Quad Kong (SQK), an innovative and modular vibratory driver/extrac
Port of Bilbao Reveals Future Plans (Spain)
The Bilbao Port Authority has awarded SATO, a civil engineering company, the contract for the building of a new cruise terminal at Getxo at a cost of 13.8 million euros, with a 16-month completion period. The works are scheduled to commence at the end of the summer. The new terminal will be built in
UK: Building Strong Local Labor Force Important for Wind Energy Production
The fact that there is more to building a wind farm then just infrastructure has been confirmed by the recent statements of general manager of Scira Offshore Energy, EinarStrømsvåg, who pointed out that building of a strong local labor force is as important for wind energy production to gain a full
UK: Building Strong Local Labor Force Important for Wind Energy Production
The fact that there is more to building a wind farm then just infrastructure has been confirmed by the recent statements of general manager of Scira Offshore Energy, EinarStrømsvåg, who pointed out that building of a strong local labor force is as important for wind energy production to gain a full
Russia: NOVATEK Plans to Sell Half of Yamal LNG After FID
NOVATEK of Russia plans to sign contracts to sell half of the LNG produced from Yamal project after a final investment decision is made, Reuters reported, citing the company’s CEO Leonid Mikhelson. “After we take a final investment decision and before we begin project financing, we plan to sign cont
Ireland: Arklow Marine Services Successfully Launches Wind Farm Service Vessel
On the longest day of the year Arklow Marine Services successfully launched its second 20 metre wind farm service vessel into the River Avoca at Arklow. The vessel looking splendid in her Alicat colours has again been delivered ahead of the scheduled delivery date. Local people crammed the quaysides