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Russia: First String of Bovanenkovo-Ukhta Linepipe Welded Up
The Gazprom Management Committee took notice of the information about the status of the Bovanenkovo field pre-development on the Yamal Peninsula as well as the Bovanenkovo – Ukhta gas trunkline system (GTS) construction. By now, 131 pre-development facilities have been put onstream at the Bovanenkov
Australia: Jan De Nul NV Receives Prestigious Award
At the yearly convention of the industry organisations Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia, Jan De Nul NV together with its local partner Baulderstone received the prestigious “Australian Construction Achievement Award 2012”. The Port Botany Expansion Project of the Joint Ven
UK: Seajacks Takes Delivery of New Self-Propelled Jack-Up Vessel ‘Seajacks Zaratan’
Seajacks has taken delivery of Seajacks Zaratan, a state-of-the-art jack-up vessel purpose built for the offshore wind industry. The jack-up vessel was built by Lamprell Energy at their Hamriyah facility and increases Seajacks’ fleet to three self-propelled vessels. The contract for the construction
UK: Seajacks Takes Delivery of New Self-Propelled Jack-Up Vessel ‘Seajacks Zaratan’
Seajacks has taken delivery of Seajacks Zaratan, a state-of-the-art jack-up vessel purpose built for the offshore wind industry. The jack-up vessel was built by Lamprell Energy at their Hamriyah facility and increases Seajacks’ fleet to three self-propelled vessels. The contract for the construction
Nord Stream Conducts Load Tests
As part of the ongoing ramp-up phase and as preparation for the operation of Nord Stream as a twin-pipeline gas transportation system, Nord Stream AG is conducting load tests for Line 1. Over the past three days Line 1 has been operating at full capacity of app. 75 million cubic meters per day which
IHC Merwede Opens New Yard Facility in Broussard (USA)
IHC Merwede has recently opened a new yard facility in Broussard, Louisiana, USA. The yard at 206 Cummings Road will operate under the name of Hydro-Ram, Inc. With this expansion IHC Merwede now has a regional office in North America. Hydro-Ram, Inc., consisting of IHC Hydrohammer®, IHC Handling Sys
UK: Barge Arrives for Hull Wind Farm
After the Siemens’ contract with Associated British Ports (ABP) to construct a wind turbine factory, a barge has arrived in Hull, the ITV News reports. It is anchored at the Albert Dock terminal in the Humber Estuary and its purpose is to transport parts for a new wind farm. Earlier this month, Hull
Israel: Eco Completes First Wave Energy Power Plant in Black Sea
Eco Wave Power has successfully installed a medium-scale wave energy power plant, in the Black Sea, during the month of April, 2012. The installation of EWP’s system, took place during that month in recognition of the international Mother Earth Day, celebrated in more than 175 countries every year.
Shell Aware of PTTEP Bid for Cove. Evaluating Options
Shell Bidco, a subsidiary of Shell, which has been competing with Thailand’s PTTEP over Cove Energy acquisition announced today that it was aware of PTTEP’s yesterday’s increased takeover bid of $1.9 billion. Shell’s previous $1.8 billion bid to acquire all issued or to be issued shares of UK-based
Gazprom, Russian Pipe Manufacturers Ink Deal
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a regular meeting of Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and heads of Russian pipe manufacturers. Taking part in the meeting were Deputy Chairmen and Members of the Gazprom Management Committee, heads of the Company’s specialized structural u
UK: Chemical Specialist Launches Renewables Installation System at All Energy
Aubin, a leading independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the energy industry, is launching a new installation system for the renewables market at this year’s All Energy exhibition. The new Hybrid Gel system, which can be seen in action at stand AB7 in the Aberdeen City & Shire Pavilion at Al
UK: Burry Port Harbour Dredging Underway
The dredging work is underway to remove up to 30,000 tonnes of sand and silt from Burry Port Harbour, according to thisissouthwales.co.uk. This dredging programme is being carried out for the third year in a row to keep the marina open. The level of silts building up in the marina each year is said
Norway: Gov’t Approves Valiant’s Acquisition of Stake in Norvarg Discovery
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved the asset transaction between Rocksoruce and Valiant Petroleum (Valiant). The asset transaction, announced in March, includes sale of a 13 per cent interest in the Norvarg discovery, leaving a 7 per cent interest with Rocksource, and an ave
UK: Dawson Energy Completes Griffin and Commences London Array Wind Farms
Dawson Energy, part of the Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth-based 3sun Group providing specialist products and services to the energy industry, has completed work on Scottish & Southern Energy’s Griffin wind power project in Perthshire with a value of around £1.5million. The company is exhibiting at stan