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Poland: GAZ-SYSTEM Signs Deal for Construction Work on Szczecin-Gdansk Pipeline
On 12 April 2012, GAZ-SYSTEM of Poland signed a construction work agreement with the Nafta-Gaz-Serwis company for the Szczecin-Gdańsk pipeline, Stage 1 Płoty-Karlino. The company was selected under public tender proceedings. The value of the signed agreement amounts to 49,925,000.00 PLN. The Szczeci
Denmark: EWEA 2012 Leaves Great Impressions
The EWEA Annual Event 2012 in Copenhagen has now drawn to a close. But what were the main messages of the Chairs of the six themed “tracks” – from policy to financing – to the wind energy industry and politicians? Uncertainty is very high in the market, in particular for the post-2020 years, Jan Ser
Denmark: EWEA 2012 Leaves Great Impressions
The EWEA Annual Event 2012 in Copenhagen has now drawn to a close. But what were the main messages of the Chairs of the six themed “tracks” – from policy to financing – to the wind energy industry and politicians? Uncertainty is very high in the market, in particular for the post-2020 years, Jan Ser
UK: Iceni Marine Bags GBP 2 Million Contract for Greater Gabbard
The Great Yarmouth-based offshore wind, farm support services company, Iceni Marine Services, signed a five-year contract worth nearly GBP 2 million, for its newly built vessel „Iceni Pride“ reported EDP 24. The GBP 600,000 vessel will be used for the Greater Gabbard wind farm as a fast response cra
RenewableUK Publishes Wind Energy Charter
RenewableUK published charter set out how the wind energy industry is delivering significant benefits to the UK and its economy, and how it intends to deliver continued investment which will help the UK to prosper in the future. The UK wind energy industry, in partnership with the UK and Devolved Go
Germany: Abeking & Rasmussen Names Its First SWATH Survey Vessel
On 18th April 2012, the delivery and naming ceremony of the new SWATH hydrographic survey vessel “Jakob Prei” took place at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft inGermany. The godmother of the vessel was Woman of the Year2011 in Estonia, Mrs Tea Varrak, who is
Germany: Abeking & Rasmussen Names Its First SWATH Survey Vessel
On 18th April 2012, the delivery and naming ceremony of the new SWATH hydrographic survey vessel “Jakob Prei” took place at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft inGermany. The godmother of the vessel was Woman of the Year2011 in Estonia, Mrs Tea Varrak, who is
France: GDF Suez LNG Workers Still on Strike
As informed by Reuters, the strike staged by workers at GDF Suez LNG terminals, situated in southern and western France, continues today as well. Namely, work on all the terminals is completely suspended, resulting in delays in unloading schedule and even forcing certain tankers to divert to other t
Eni Begins Gas Production in Russian Field
Eni, for the first time in its history, has today started the production of hydrocarbons in the Russian Federation, from the Samburskoye field, located in the autonomous district of Yamal-Nenets in western Siberia. The initial gas and liquids production of the field, which is operated bySeverEnergia
Dunmore East Harbour Needs Dredging (Ireland)
In a letter to the Co. Council, the Department of Agriculture acknowledged that the Dunmore East Harbour needed to be dredged and said that it would cost around €6 million, waterford-news.ie reports. The letter stated, “This is a significant outlay in the current context of the national finances and
LNG Bunkering Event Held in Zeebrugge, Belgium
Around 50 participants gathered yesterday in Zeebrugge to attend an internal ESPO workshop on LNG bunkering. The event was hosted by the Port of Zeebrugge and the Fluxys LNG terminal and initiated by the ESPO Marine Affairs and Security Committee. Principal aim was to shed light on safety related co
UK: International Chamber of Shipping Supports IMO Agreement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the global shipping industry, and leads shipowner representation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee, has expressed strong support for the agreement reached by IMO this w
Scottish Renewables Releases Statement Regarding Doosan Announcement
In a response to the recent announcement by Doosan Power Systems to cancel the plans for Scotland, a spokeswoman for Scottish Renewables said: “Let’s not forget there are already 11,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector. This is of course disappointing news but it’s important we place this announc
Ireland: Commissioners Unveil Bantry Bay Harbour Dredging Plan
Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners Harbour Office has invited bidders for dredging and marine works at the Harbour area. Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners intends to remove seabed sediment and debris by plough to facilitate the installation of a floating steel pontoon. The work covered by this contract