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UK: East Anglia Becomes Hot Offshore Wind Topic
The East of England Energy Zone development programme has been put in the place as delegations have been working to raise the profile of the region both in the UK and internationally, according to EDP24. Fendercare, CLS Offshore and Gardline recently joined a group from the Norfolk and Suffolk Energ
Ireland: “Hebble Sand” Completes Dry-Docking in Dublin
Last October the dredger Hebble Sand was sold by Dublin Port Company to Abco. This vessel departed the dry-dock in Dublin Port last week in readiness for her new owners Abco Marine Ltd. According to the AFLOAT, the self-propelled grab-hopper dredger currently remains berthed at Alexandra Basin in Du
Ukraine Wants to Join Trans-Anatolian Gas Pipeline
Ukraine is ready to participate in the construction of the Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline from Azerbaijan through Turkey to Europe. Ukraine wants to “both make a financial contribution and provide pipes and compressor stations,” said Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov during the meeting with Turki
UK: Forewind Announces Community Consultation for Dogger Bank Teesside
Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank Zone, potentially the world’s largest wind energy project, announces its first community consultation events in relation to its second stage of development: Dogger Bank Teesside. Dogger Bank Teesside is planned to comprise up to four offshore wind fa
Talisman Receives Approval to Use MSV Regalia on Yme Field
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has granted Talisman Energy Norge AS renewed consent to use the MSV Regalia accommodation rig on the Yme offshore field. On 13 October 2011, Talisman received consent to use the MSV Regalia mobile living quarters facility for accommodation on the Yme field
Finnish Navy Receives First Mine Countermeasure Vessels
The first one of the three mine countermeasure vessels ordered by the Finnish Navy, MHC (Mine Hunter Coastal) Katanpää was handed over to the Finnish Navy. The vessel was accepted by the Commander of the Finnish Navy, Rear Admiral Veli-Jukka Pennala at the Intermarine shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. T
Norway: Statoil’s 1Q Operating Income at 10 Billion
Norway’s state controlled oil company, Statoil, reported first quarter 2012 net operating income of NOK 57.9 billion (USD 9.98 billion) , a 14% increase compared to NOK 50.8 billion (USD 8.76 billion) in the first quarter of 2011. “Statoil grew production by 11% and realised high oil and gas prices
Norway: Statoil Q1 Net Income Climbs 14 Percent
Statoil’s first quarter 2012 net operating income was NOK 57.9 billion, a 14% increase compared to NOK 50.8 billion in the first quarter of 2011. “Statoil grew production by 11% and realised high oil and gas prices in the first quarter of 2012, generating strong financial results for the period. Pro
Germany: Diver Dies at Alpha Ventus Offshore Wind Farm
A British diver died while conducting underwater maintenance work at a German offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, writes the Scotsman. According to a report, the 48-year-old diver suffered a heart attack while carrying out repairs at a depth of about 2 metres at a wind turbine’s foundation. This is th
Germany: Diver Dies at Alpha Ventus Offshore Wind Farm
A British diver died while conducting underwater maintenance work at a German offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, writes the Scotsman. According to a report, the 48-year-old diver suffered a heart attack while carrying out repairs at a depth of about 2 metres at a wind turbine’s foundation. This is th
Gamesa to Install First Offshore Prototype in Spain Next Year
Gamesa, a global wind power technology leader, continues to make progress on the implementation of its offshore wind market strategy. The latest milestone is the decision to start the permitting process for the installation of its first offshore prototype, the G128-5.0 MW (50 Hz), at Arinaga Quay in
UK: Vattenfall, Babcock, Abengoa Launch Ocean Energy Engineering Firm
Nautimus, the new Scottish company, has been established by Vattenfall, with support from leading UK engineering support services firm Babcock and Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors. The co
Husky Completes Work at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm
Island Shipping’s twin screw Tug, Husky, has returned from Norfolk to her home port of Wicklow following over 300 days of successful charter on Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm. Tug Husky provided logistical support by transporting fuel, water, wastewater, parts and consumables from the shore to a
Swedish Floatel to Finance Floatel Victory Construction Through Bond Issue
Sweden-based Floatel International Ltd, established in 2006 to satisfy a market demand for a new generation of offshore floatels, is contemplating the issuance of up to a USD 200 million equivalent bond issue in the Norwegian bond market. The proceeds from the bond issue will be used to finance the