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Elgin Gas Leak: Total Spuds Relief Well (UK)
Oil major Total has announced that the Sedco 714 rig has initiated drilling of the first relief well as part of the company’s strategy to stop the Elgin G4 gas leak. The gas has been flowing freely to the atmosphere from the G4 well since March 25 when the company was forced to evacuate all [&hellip
LNG Tanker Scheduled at Zeebrugge April 22 (Belgium)
The Methania liquefied natural gas carrier, with a capacity of 145,702 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the Zeebrugge LNG terminal on April 22, according to shipping data. The liquefied natural gas carrier will probably load in a re-export cargo and depart from the Zeebrugge terminal next day. The
Denmark: Idé-Pro Assists Suzlon in Wind Turbine Blades Design
Suzlon Blade Technology (Suzlon) and Idé-Pro Engineering & Software A/S (Idé-Pro) have signed a 3 year contract, during which Idé-Pro will deliver a complete integrated solution for the design of future Wind Turbine Blades to Suzlon worldwide. The solution is based on the newest V6 technology from D
Gazprom, Hungary Discuss South Stream Project
The head of Russian Gazprom Alexey Miller was in Hungary yesterday where he held talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. “The parties reviewed the progress with the South Stream gas pipeline project, highlighting its strict compliance with the schedule. A focus was placed on the issues of granting t
Finland: The Switch and Moventas to Deliver First Order for FusionDrive
Moventas, one of the industry’s leading wind gear manufacturers, and The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages, today announced they are delivering the first commercial order for FusionDrive®, the smartest gear and generator combina
European TSOs Sign MoU on Joint Capacity Platform
Sixteen major European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) have taken the initiative to bundle their efforts and wide experience in the field of capacity booking platforms to move towards a joint European capacity platform. The alliance is formed by network operators from Belgium, Denmark, France,
Denmark: Henrik Poulsen to Become CEO of Dong Energy
DONG Energy’s Board of Directors has decided to appoint Henrik Poulsen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DONG Energy. Henrik Poulsen joins from TDC A/S, where he is currently CEO. He will take up his new role no later than 1 November 2012. Fritz Schur, Chairman of the Board of Directors, c
Denmark: Henrik Poulsen to Become CEO of Dong Energy
DONG Energy’s Board of Directors has decided to appoint Henrik Poulsen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DONG Energy. Henrik Poulsen joins from TDC A/S, where he is currently CEO. He will take up his new role no later than 1 November 2012. Fritz Schur, Chairman of the Board of Directors, c
Nord Stream Completes Line 2 Pipelay Work in Baltic Sea
The Nord Stream Project took another major step forward today with the completion of offshore pipelay of the second of its twin 1,224-kilometre gas pipelines through the Baltic Sea ahead of schedule. Following extensive pre-commissioning and commissioning, Line 2 is scheduled to begin transporting g
Danish Presidency Reaches Agreement on Stronger European Maritime Safety Agency
Yesterday, the Danish Presidency has reached an agreement on a stronger European Maritime Safety Agency. The agreement ensures that the Agency is able to carry out its tasks in relation to maritime safety and the marine environment in a better and more efficient manner. Since 1 January 2012, the Dan
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Increases Revenue
IHC Merwede develops and builds innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries. The company’s international outlook and expanding portfolio have helped it to record increased revenue and profit figures for 2011, and maintain it
River Barrow Dredging Completed (Ireland)
The Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea) is a most unwelcome addition to the fauna of the lower River Barrow. This bivalve mollusc is regarded as one of the most notorious aquatic invasive species in the world. The Asian clam was first recorded in the river downstream of St Mullin’s in April 2010 and sub
Dutch Ports Jointly Present at TransRussia
Three Dutch ports jointly present themselves at the TransRussia exhibition in Moscow, the largest event in Russia, the Baltic region and the former Soviet republics for logistics, cargo, transport and international trade. The Dutch ports are Port of Amsterdam, Port of Rotterdam and Zeeland Seaports,
Greece: TEN Offers Common Shares
Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) of Greece, a leading provider of international seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services, announced that it plans to offer 10,000,000 of its common shares in a public offering. Entities affiliated with the Tsakos Foundation, which is the Company’