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Hamworthy Bags Liquefaction Contract for Biogas Plant in Norway
Hamworthy Oil & Gas Systems, a leading developer and supplier of gas handling and liquefaction technology, has secured its first contract for a biogas liquefaction plant with Norwegian Cambi AS, a specialist in biowaste treatment. The biogas plant will treat 50,000 tons of food waste a year and prod
UK: Marine Energy Park to Boost Economy Progress
The Government is considering a bonfire of red-tape to tackle delays holding back the Westcountry’s marine power industry. Energy Minister Greg Barker agreed to an emergency summit against fears that gold-plated regulations are stopping wave energy developers getting into the water. The sector is vi
Indian Navy to Get First of Three Frigates in April 2012
First out of three frigates built by Yantar Shipyard (Kaliningrad, Russia) will be delivered to Indian Navy in Apr 2012, reports RIA Novosti. Frigate INS Teg has already passed state trials. Second frigate for Indian Navy – INS Tarkash – is under mooring trials, the third ship – INS Trikand – is bei
Germany: Elbe River Dredging Costs Grow
The Welt reports that the controversial deepening of the Elbe river will be significantly more expensive than it was previously planned. Instead of 137.6 million, the officials have to spend 175.1 million euros for the channel adjustments. The figures are based on the new economic plan, which the Ha
Norway: NPD Names New North Sea South Director
Kjetil Aasoldsen (36) has become a member of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s management team as director of North Sea South, effective March 1. «I look forward to getting started. The southern section of the North Sea is a very exciting area of the shelf, with a mix of mature fields with vast
Finland: STX Turku Shipyard Launches Multipurpose Deck Cargo Vessel
STX Finland Oy Turku shipyard launched the multipurpose deck cargo vessel constructed for Gaiamare Ltd. The vessel expected to be approx. 105.4 meters long and approx. 18.8 meters wide will be delivered in late spring 2012. This latest and environmentally friendly multipurpose deck cargo vessel can
UK: AREG Members Learn About Offshore Renewable Energy Advances
Members of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) learnt about crucial advances in air and sea access to offshore renewable energy developments, from leading industry experts on Tuesday, February 28. Speakers from The Crown Estate and Bristow European Operations gave an update on the current status
UK: AREG Members Learn About Offshore Renewable Energy Advances
Members of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) learnt about crucial advances in air and sea access to offshore renewable energy developments, from leading industry experts on Tuesday, February 28. Speakers from The Crown Estate and Bristow European Operations gave an update on the current status
UK: ABP Bags North Quay Dredging Contract
Peel Ports Limited has awarded the Port of Heysham’s North Quay dredging contract to the Associated British Ports. Recent surveys of the harbour indicated that levels of silt adjacent to the North Quay have built up and compromise vessel access and that dredging is required to improve the berth avai
DONG Names New Manager in Its UK Renewables Business
DONG Energy has employed Benj Sykes in its London office as the new Operations Director and Deputy Country Manager in DONG Energy’s UK Renewables Business. Benj joins the team from the Carbon Trust and started work on Monday 20 February. He will have overall responsibility for the operational perfor
UK: MAKE Consulting Opens New London Office
MAKE Consulting – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – expands its global footprint with the establishment of its London based branch office. This office will be managed and led by MAKE’s newly appointed Managing Advisor – Robert Clover – an accomplished expert in the field of cl
UK: Rowan Norway Rig En Route to Bentley Area
Xcite Energy (XER) has announced that the Rowan Norway jack-up drilling rig has left Dundee harbour and is being towed to location to commence Phase 1A of the First Phase Development of the Bentley field. XER are 100% owner and operator of Block 9/3b, licence P.1078, containing the Bentley Field in
Sunday Times: BMT Group Among 100 Best Companies to Work For 2012 (UK)
BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been recognised in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for list for 2012. Placed 55th in the list, BMT attained a two star accreditation, recognised as ‘outstanding’ by work
France: Nexans Confirms Acquisition of AmerCable
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, confirms that it completed the acquisition of AmerCable on February 29, 2012. AmerCable is the leading North American producer of Mining and Oil & Gas cables, and is also active in other industrial cables segments including Renewable Energy.