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UK Prime Minister Addresses Clean Energy Ministers at CEM3
On 26 April 2012, UK Prime Minister David Cameron addressed global clean energy ministers at the third Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM3) in London. The Prime Minister spoke about the need to create a more diverse, cleaner energy mix that enhances energy security, reduces emissions, and drives economic
Areva to Grab Share of UK Offshore Wind Industry
Areva SA plans to take a share of the UK’s offshore wind market, reported Bloomberg. The company is talking with customers across Europe and has more projects in addition to those announced in Germany and France. “Our competitiveness is as we move into deeper waters where the later Round 2 and Round
Russia: New BoD for Novatek
OAO NOVATEK announced today that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) has approved the election of new members to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of the following members: Andrei I. Akimov: Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank; Burckhard Bergmann: I
Denmark: Jumbo Fits First Transition Pieces at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
Jumbo’s DP2 heavy lift vessel Jumbo Javelin has successfully installed the first Transition Pieces (TPs) for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. The operation was performed as planned with respect to every detail: transport, installation, accessibility of the TP, grouting and safety. Once agai
Sener: Gate Terminal Wins ECI Award, The Netherlands
The Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regasification plant Gate terminal, located in Maasvlakte (Rotterdam) has been named ‘Project of the Year’ by the European Construction Institute (ECI). This award was announced by the Institute during the 23rd Annual ECI Conference that took place in Dusseldorf betwe
The Republic of Georgia Unveils Plans for New Batumi Port
As RBC reports, the Republic of Georgia has unveiled its plans for a new Batumi port. Royal Caribbean is expected to complete the port design in September 2012 and the construction will begin a month later. This project includes dredging of the harbor and overhaul of the existing Port of Batumi. The
Germany: E.ON Selects Helgoland as Offshore Operations Base
E.ON has decided to base its operations and maintenance centre for its 288MW Amrumbank West offshore wind farm on the German island of Helgoland. E.ON’s Head of International Offshore business, Sven Utermöhlen, and Jörg Singer, the Mayor of Helgoland, met at the region’s economics ministry in Kiel t
The Netherlands: Royal Honour for Mr Jac.G. Van Oord
Mr Jac.G. van Oord, member of the Supervisory Board and former CEO, has been invested as Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau. The Royal Honour was presented to him today in The Hague by Mr M.J.M. Verhagen, Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. From 1995 until his retirement in
Golar LNG Considers Delisting from Oslo Stock Exchange
Golar LNG Limited has maintained a dual listing for several years. The Company’s shares were originally listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in July 2001 and were subsequently listed on NASDAQ in the US in December 2002. Throughout this period the Board has continuously monitored the benefit of having
Georgia Unveils Plans for New Batumi Port
As RBC reports, the Republic of Georgia has unveiled its plans for a new Batumi port. Royal Caribbean is expected to complete the port design in September 2012 and the construction will begin a month later. This project includes dredging of the harbor and overhaul of the existing Port of Batumi. The
Cyprus: Prosafe’s Flotel Utilisation at 83.3 pct
Prosafe, the world’s leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation rigs (flotels), announced that rig utilisation in the first quarter of 2012 was 83.3 per cent. Regalia, Safe Scandinavia, Safe Caledonia, Safe Concordia, Safe Lancia, Jasminia, Safe Hibernia, Safe Britannia, Safe Regen
UK: Hull Must Embrace Every Aspect of Low-Carbon Economy, Says Head of KMS
EVERY aspect of the low-carbon economy must be “embraced” for the Humber to become a renewables hub, according to a Hull businessman. Paul Gregory, managing director of KMS Facilities Group, said it’s crucial the region develops its expertise in more areas of renewable energy and sustainable technol
CEDA: Objectives for 2012 (The Netherlands)
In addition to CEDA’s regular activities, including the meetings of the National Sections and providing independent expert advice at various international forums such as the London Convention, OSPAR and appropriate bodies of the European Commission, the plans for 2012 include the following: • To set
UK: Stornoway Harbour Dredging Resumes
The dredging work at the Stornoway Harbour is being carried out over a six week period, according to Stornoway Gazette. This project includes the area of the harbour around Cromwell Street Quay as part of the enabling works for the Inner Harbour Regeneration Project and also aroundaround Esplanade Q