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World Wind Market Sets New Record in 2011 with 42 GW (Germany)
The world market for wind turbines set a new record in the year 2011 and reached a total size of 42 Gigawatt, after 37,6 Gigawatt in 2010. According to the preliminary data gathered by WWEA and published on the occasion of the 3rd WE20 by 2020 conference in Coimbatore/India, the total capacity world
London Array Crew Transfer Vessel Naming Competition (UK)
London Array is announcing challenge to come up with a name for the third and final crew transfer vessel being supplied by Gardline to service the wind farm from the base at Ramsgate Port. The 17m aluminium catamaran, or Alicat – specifically designed to transfer technicians to offshore sites – is d
London Array Crew Transfer Vessel Naming Competition (UK)
London Array is announcing challenge to come up with a name for the third and final crew transfer vessel being supplied by Gardline to service the wind farm from the base at Ramsgate Port. The 17m aluminium catamaran, or Alicat – specifically designed to transfer technicians to offshore sites – is d
Trinidad LNG Cargo Bound for Spain
Spain’s Bilbao import terminal is scheduled to receive a shipment of LNG from Trinidad and Tobago on February 12, according to shipping data. The Hispania Spirit liquefied natural gas carrier, with a capacity of 141,000 cubic metres, is sailing from Point Fortin terminal in Trinidad and Tobago, Bilb
Gazprom, Lithuania Discuss Gas Prices
Vilnius hosted a working meeting between Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Andrius Kubilius, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania. The meeting addressed the issues regarding the application of the Third Energy Package provisions to Lietuvos Dujos , th
SAT-Training Opens Offshore, Wind & Maritime Training Facilities in Esbjerg (Denmark)
On February 1, SAT-Training opened offshore, wind & maritime training facilities in Esbjerg, Denmark. Eigil Jensen, Operation Manager, is confident that, “we have listened carefully to what our Customers needs are and have developed a concept that is entirely client focused, ensuring that flexible d
The Netherlands: Gate LNG Flow Rate Hits Million Cubic Meters per Hour
Gate LNG terminal said in a statement today that flow rate from the terminal has reached million m3 per hour. The severe cold has sharply increased the demand for natural gas in Europe resulting in Gate delivering huge volumes of gas into the Dutch grid for its customers. This is the first time the
E.ON Unveils Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Plans (UK)
Energy company E.ON is presenting its plans for a 700MW offshore wind farm in Albourne. The Rampion offshore wind farm will be located 13-23km off the Sussex coast upon being installed in water depths of 19 to 50 meters, covering area of 167 square kilometers. Construction and operation of this wind
Belgium: Fluxys, APX-ENDEX Join Forces to Develop New Zeebrugge Trading Point
Belgian gas transmission system operator Fluxys and energy exchange APX-ENDEX today announce their cooperation in developing the new Zeebrugge Trading Point which will be created when Fluxys switches to a new Entry/Exit model for its transmission grid by the end of 2012. APX-ENDEX will provide the e
Nine Foreign Ships Under Detention in UK Ports During December 2011
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that nine foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during December 2011 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. Latest monthly figures show that there were two new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during
Total Appoints New Russian General Director
On January 30, 2012, Jacques de Boisséson has been appointed General Director of Total E&P Russie and General Representative of Total in Russia. He succeeds Pierre Nerguararian who left his operational responsibilities after a career of 32 years within the Group. Mr. de Boisséson was the General Rep
Spain: Enagas Net Profit Up 9.3 Percent
Enagás reported full year 2011 net profit of €364.6Mn, a 9.3% increase on the €333.5Mn reported in 2010. EBITDA totalled €885.5Mn at 31 December 2011, 13.4% higher than the previous year’s figure of €780.8Mn. “This earnings performance was due mainly to the Company’s efforts to improve efficiency an
BLG and WeserWind Sign Offshore Logistics Contract (Germany)
On 1 February, WeserWind GmbH Offshore Construction Georgsmarienhütte has signed an offshore logistics contract with BLG in Bremerhaven. WeserWind is engaged internationally in the development and production of foundation structures and substation platforms for offshore wind turbines. BLG offers ful
Jee to Increase Number of Employees in 2012 (UK)
Aberdeen-based subsea engineers Jee Ltd will increase the size of the company to 100 employees this year. “We are starting off the year on very strong footing,” said Trevor Jee, Managing Director. “We have an effective management team in place, supported and guided by a talented board of directors.