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Russia: Gazprom Mulls Vladivostok LNG Investment
Russian gas giant Gazprom said that the company’s Management Committee adopted a decision to move over to the next stage in implementing the project for LNG plant construction near Vladivostok. The specialized structural units of Gazprom were tasked to elaborate in the first quarter of 2013 the Inve
Slovenia: Luka Koper Orders Three More Konecranes’ RTGs
In January 2012 Konecranes received an order for three RTGs from Slovenian port operator Luka Koper. This is Konecranes’ seventh RTG delivery to Luka Koper, who already has 10 Konecranes RTGs in its fleet, as well as Konecranes STS cranes, grab unloaders and reach stackers. The three recently ordere
Germany: RWE to Deploy TRIAXYS Buoy at Nordsee Ost Wind Farm
Knowing the environmental conditions around a wind farm is crucial to a wind farm operator. Making wrong decisions from inaccurate or incomplete data can be costly in terms of time, money or worse accidents. In an effort to ensure they receive accurate and consistent wave and ocean current data, RWE
Germany: RWE to Deploy TRIAXYS Buoy at Nordsee Ost Wind Farm
Knowing the environmental conditions around a wind farm is crucial to a wind farm operator. Making wrong decisions from inaccurate or incomplete data can be costly in terms of time, money or worse accidents. In an effort to ensure they receive accurate and consistent wave and ocean current data, RWE
I.M. Skaugen Completes Bond Issue (Norway)
Norway’s I.M. Skaugen said it has completed a new senior unsecured callable bond issue with a first tranche of NOK 350 million. The bonds will have a coupon of NIBOR + 9.00% and will mature in April 2017, the company said in a statement. In connection with the bond issue, I.M. Skaugen SE has bought
UK: ADBP Completes Study for Middle East Project
Anthony D Bates Partnership (ADBP) were appointed by Horizon Geotechnical Company as specialist dredging sub-consultants to assist in their geotechnical work associated with a study of the Cooling Intake/Outfall system for a proposed Independent Power Station Project in the Middle East. The remit of
Sweden: Officials Announce Tender for Vartahamnen Harbour Development
Fortum Värme samägt med Stockholms stad has invited tenders for the harbour development works at the Värtahamnen area. The contract includes: – Dredging; – Construction of a new 200 metre long pile supported pier; – Renovation of the adjoining dock. The project also includes the building of a new pi
Denmark: HSH Invites Bids for Hvide Sande Harbour Project
Hvide Sande Havn has announced tender for the harbour construction works. First stage for a new harbour section on the northern side of the entrance to Hvide Sande harbour includes the following works: – Approximately 150 m new quay consisting of anchored sheet pile quay wall closed with the concret
Gazprom Marketing and Trading in Tamar LNG Talks (Israel)
Gazprom Marketing and Trading Ltd (GM&T), Noble Energy Mediterranean, Isramco Negev 2, Delek Drilling, Avner Oil Exploration, DorGas Exploration , DSME, D&H Solutions, Next Decade and Levant LNG Marketing Corporation met to evaluate potential joint opportunities related to the marketing of LNG produ
USA: Foes to Kill USD 300 Million Nstar, Cape Wind Deal
Cape Wind supporters and opponents testified about an approximately $300 million worth deal Boston utility Nstar has reached with the wind-power provider Cape Wind, yesterday at a state Department of Public Utilities hearing, reported Boston Herald. “We believe Cape Wind will turn into a big boondog
Norway: Kongsberg Gets DNV Approval for Cargo Handling Simulators
Kongsberg Maritime’s Neptune Cargo Handling Simulator has been approved to the latest Det Norske Veritas (DNV) standards. The Class A approval, received early March 2012, covers the ship models available within the system and joins recent DNV certification for Konsgberg Maritime’s Engine Room and Na
Norway: Hammerfest Ships LNG Cargo
Norway’s Hammerfest LNG terminal shipped an liquefied natural gas cargo yesterday, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by the Provalys, a 154,000 cubic-meter tanker and the destination of the cargo is unknown at this moment. The Statoil-operated Hammerfest terminal has a capacity t
Government Intends to Create Growth and Employment in The Blue Denmark
Today, the Minister for Business and Growth, the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Science, Innovation and Higher Education have held a dialogue meeting on the Blue Denmark. At the same time, the ministers appoint a growth team for the Blue Denmark. This marks the start of the Govern
UK: Seacat Services Contracts Its Two Multi-Purpose WFSVs
Seacat Services, the Isle of Wight based wind farm support vessel operator, announced the signing of operational contracts for it’s two 19m (21m LOA) DNV class multi-purpose windfarm support vessels, ‘Seacat Endeavour’ and ‘Seacat Reliance’. The vessels will commence operations as a pair on DONG Ene