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Switzerland Based MSC Eyes USD 1 Bln Ports Business
Based on the information provided by IFR, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned shipping line engaged in worldwide container transport expressed interest in a Singapore listing for its global ports business. It is said that BNP Paribas, CLSA and Deutsche Bank have been entrusted wi
Russia: State Duma Members Visit Zapolyarnoye Field
Members of the Russian Federation State Duma visited the Zapolyarnoye oil, gas and condensate field located in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Taking part in the trip were 15 heads and representatives of the State Duma’s Energy Committee; Transport Committee; Natural Resources, Environmental Mana
Denmark: Dong to Exhibit at EWEA 2012
Europe’s biggest wind energy conference, EWEA 2012, is taking place in Bella Center, Copenhagen from the 16 – 19 April. DONG Energy will be exhibiting at stand no C5-B28. Each day at 4 pm there will be VIP presentations at DONG Energy’s stand, where executives in DONG Energy will give a High Level O
Denmark: Dong to Exhibit at EWEA 2012
Europe’s biggest wind energy conference, EWEA 2012, is taking place in Bella Center, Copenhagen from the 16 – 19 April. DONG Energy will be exhibiting at stand no C5-B28. Each day at 4 pm there will be VIP presentations at DONG Energy’s stand, where executives in DONG Energy will give a High Level O
UK: Allerdale Council OKs Cockermouth Plan
Allerdale Council has approved the plans for a £4.4m floods defence scheme for works in Cockermouth. The long-awaited project will provide the necessary safety measures for many homes and businesses. The scheme includes a self-rising flood barrier at Rubbybanks Road, the creation of new embankments,
UK: Huge Section of HMS Queen Elizabeth Slots into Place
The biggest warship ever built for the Royal Navy has taken another big step towards completion. Two huge sections of HMS Queen Elizabeth are being joined on the Clyde to form the largest finished section yet of the future aircraft carrier. In a two-hour operation this section was moved from a large
UK: Gold RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Award Goes to TAG Energy Solutions
TAG Energy Solutions is to have its approach to the prevention of accidents and ill health recognised at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Awards 2012. The Billingham-based company, which manufactures monopile foundations, substructures and jackets for the offshore renewables
VIDEO: Total’s Solution for Stopping Elgin Gas Leak (UK)
French oil major Total, the operator of the Elgin platform, from which gas has been flowing into the atmosphere since March 25, has published a video which describes Total’s strategy to regain control of the leaking well. kitd.html5loader(“flash_kplayer_708f2ea1bafs”); [mappress] Offshore Ener
France: Alstom to Build Four New Factories in Cherbourg and Saint-Nazaire
Alstom has confirmed the industrial plan developed for the consortium led by EDF Energies Nouvelles, which has won 3 projects in the tender launched by the French government to install offshore wind turbines generating 3 GW of wind power off the coast of France. With its Haliade 150, Alstom is the e
France: Alstom to Build Four New Factories in Cherbourg and Saint-Nazaire
Alstom has confirmed the industrial plan developed for the consortium led by EDF Energies Nouvelles, which has won 3 projects in the tender launched by the French government to install offshore wind turbines generating 3 GW of wind power off the coast of France. With its Haliade 150, Alstom is the e
UK: New Catamaran Soon in Mainprize Offshore’s Fleet
A new fleet member, i.e. £1.2 million custom-made catamaran, will be added to the Scarborough based family business, the Mainprize Offshore Ltd, Evening News informs. The vessel named Dalby Derwent encompasses 17.5 metres long aluminium construction and its arrival to Scarborough Harbour is schedule
EU Wind Industry to Employ More than Half Million People by 2020
The European wind power industry’s contribution to EU economic growth will increase almost threefold over the decade by 2020. More than half a million people will be working for the wind power industry in Europe by 2020. The sector has been proven to be a powerful motor against economic slowdown in
UK: Finance Secretary Announces Business Incentives for Four New Areas
Finance Secretary John Swinney outlined the range of new business incentives that are available to encourage private investment in Scotland’s four new Enterprise Areas, during a visit to the Port of Dundee this morning. Incentives and actions to stimulate investment include: business rate discounts
UK: Finance Secretary Announces Business Incentives for Four New Areas
Finance Secretary John Swinney outlined the range of new business incentives that are available to encourage private investment in Scotland’s four new Enterprise Areas, during a visit to the Port of Dundee this morning. Incentives and actions to stimulate investment include: business rate discounts