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Russia: Hundred Bcm of Gas Produced at Yuzhno-Russkoye Field
At the Yuzhno-Russkoye oil and gas field on May 17 the one hundred billionth cubic meter of gas was produced. “We will not stop at what has been accomplished: 100 billion is just the beginning. I am sure that with our professional team, modern technologies and efficient management we will shortly ac
UK: Ensco Selects ABS Classification for Its New Drillship
Ensco plc has selected ABS as the class society for its advanced-capability, ultra deepwater drillship to be built at the Samsung Heavy Industries, Co. Ltd (SHI) Shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The ENSCO DS-8 will be the sixth Samsung DP3 drillship in the fleet and will extend the benefits of Ensco’
Russia: Gazprom, GDF Suez Talk on Energy Cooperation
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Jean-Francois Cirelli, Vice Chairman and President of GDF SUEZ. The parties discussed the current situation in the global gas market and the partnership between the two compani
Three 21m Austal WFSVs Head to UK
Three recently completed 21 metre Austal wind farm support vessels are heading to Europe, where they will shortly commence operations for UK operator Turbine Transfers. The Wind Express 21 catamarans will be used to transport service crews and equipment to the many offshore wind farms that are locat
Kentz Backlog Grows (UK)
Kentz Corporation Limited today released its interim management statement in advance of its Annual General Meeting which is being held today in London. At the meeting, Christian Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Kentz will give the following update: “Kentz is pleased to report that the Group has exp
UK: South Boats to Construct Four Vessels for MPI Workboats
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. and MPI Workboats Ltd. announced that the two companies have signed a contract for the construction of four further vessels to join the existing eight South Boats built vessels in MPI Workboats’ fleet. MPI Workboats Ltd. is a wholly owned sudsiduary of MPI Offshore
UK: Milford Haven Port Achieves European Standard for Environmental Management
Milford Haven Port has become one of only three ports in the UK to achieve European-wide accreditation for the standard of its Environmental Management System, having recently been awarded an EcoPorts PERS certificate. Lloyd’s Register, world leaders in assessing business processes to internationall
UK: Scottish Power Renewables Publishes Argyll Array Photomontages
Scottish Power Renewables has published its official collection of scale-accurate photomontages of the Argyll Array in situ. The company has presented two layouts, for both 300 turbines (of 6MW capacity) and 180 turbines (of 10MW capacity) shown from each location Beinn Hough, Sandaig, Balephuil and
USA: North Carolina Role-Model in Offshore Wind Power
As the Policymic news site writes, North Carolina’s innovative legislative proposal, presented in 2011, can be a useful policy model for how the other states could encourage offshore wind development. Governments from states with strong offshore wind potential should send out competitive requests fo
USA: North Carolina Role-Model in Offshore Wind Power
As the Policymic news site writes, North Carolina’s innovative legislative proposal, presented in 2011, can be a useful policy model for how the other states could encourage offshore wind development. Governments from states with strong offshore wind potential should send out competitive requests fo
GasLog Q1 Revenue at USD 16.6 Million (Monaco)
GasLog , an international owner, operator and manager of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Highlights GasLog reports Revenue of $16.6 million, EBITDA of $8.4 million and Profit of $2.2 million, for the first quarter of 20
Cairn, Marathon Bid for Offshore Cyprus Stake
In its interim statement released today, UK based Cairn announced participation in the current bid round offshore Cyprus. Cairn and its partners submitted the Bids on 11 May with awards expected towards the end of the year. Cairn holds a 40% share in the bidding consortium and other partners compris
Liquiline of Norway Offering LNG/LBG Sourcing Services
Liquiline, an independent service provider of transport and storage of LNG and LBG, said it has been during the last few years asked by gas consumers to help them source LNG. Through Liquiline’s network of LNG suppliers the company has approached potential LNG suppliers with an enquiry from its cust
UK: Tidal Turbine in Orkney Producing Electricity
An underwater turbine that is set to be used in Scotland’s first and only consented tidal power project has successfully completed an initial testing period in Orkney, and is providing electricity for homes and businesses on the island of Eday, one of Orkney’s northern isles. The 1MW power generator