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JSC Rosoboronexport to Control Construction of Mistral-Class Ships Built in France
State-led JSC Rosoboronexport will control construction of Mistral-class ships built in France for Russian Navy, the head of JSC Rosoboronexport Anatoly Isaikin told reporters on Feb 2. The contract for two Mistral-class assault landing docks was tied in June 2011 in St. Petersburg. The contract cos
Russia: Gazprom Says to Improve Efficiency of Beltransgaz This Year
The Board of Directors approved Gazprom’s efforts being taken to develop trade, transport and investment cooperation in the gas sector between Russia and the Republic of Belarus. The Management Committee was tasked to continue its efforts within the intergovernmental agreements signed on November 25
Russian Navy Needs Up to 20 Frigates in Next 15-20 Years
Demand of Russian Navy for Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates in the next 15-20 years will be up to 20 ships, press secretary of Severnaya Verf shipyard Olga Vilde told RIA Novosti on Feb 1. “In the next 15-20 years, Russian Navy will need up to 20 frigates. They will be based on Project
IPC Accepts Galloper Wind Farm for Examination (UK)
On 19 December, the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) confirmed acceptance for examination of a Development Consent Order application for Galloper Wind Farm – an up to 504 megawatt (MW) extension to the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm that is currently under construction – with much of the
Bournemouth MPs Enclose Possible Effects of Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
MPs of Bournemouth East and South West and Gibraltar attended the wind farm scrutiny task on February 4,and enclosed the evidences on potential effects of the Navitus Bay Wind Farm, reports Bournemouth Echo. The Navitus Bay Wind Park will have the potential to make a contribution to meeting national
Construction Work Kicks Off at Teesside Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
Construction work has commenced on installation of 27 turbines at EDF Energy Renewables’ Teesside offshore wind farm, a Round 1 project. Located 1.5 km off the coast at Redcar, initial work involves installing large diameter steel tubes into the seabed as foundations for the transition pieces. The f
Siemens Awards Offshore Converter Platform Contract to Nordic Yards (Germany)
Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects, including for the offshore wind industry, has received a further order from Siemens Energy to build a self-erecting offshore HVDC converter platform. Work will start from May 2, 2012 on the SylWin alpha platform, whi
Siemens Awards Offshore Converter Platform Contract to Nordic Yards (Germany)
Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects, including for the offshore wind industry, has received a further order from Siemens Energy to build a self-erecting offshore HVDC converter platform. Work will start from May 2, 2012 on the SylWin alpha platform, whi
TAP: Severe Weather in Europe Highlights Importance of Bringing Caspian Gas to SEE
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) issued today a statement regarding the current gas supply shortfalls in Europe. “The extreme cold weather that Europe is presently facing has boosted gas demand, putting energy supplies under strain. In the past couple of days Russian gas supplies to Europe have fallen
Fluxys Says Belgium Gas Consumption Sets New Record
Natural gas consumption in Belgium Thursday set a new record of 1131 GWh, beating out the previous record set on 8 January 2010 by more than 5%, according to Fluxys. It was also two thirds more than consumption last Thursday, an average weekday in winter. This means that on 2 February the Fluxys gri
GRP Opens up to Businesses Across North East Lincolnshire (UK)
A Group at the foreground of the offshore wind ambition will open up to businesses across North East Lincolnshire, says Grimsby Telegraph. Established in 2008, the Grimsby Renewables Partnership is a private/public partnership whose the main aim is to maximize economic benefits that North East Linco
EU Installs 9,616 MW Wind Energy Capacity in 2011
In 2011, 9,616 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in the EU, making a total of 93,957 MW – enough to supply 6.3% of the EU’s electricity, according to figures published today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Representing 21.4% of new power capacity, wind energy installations in
Delek, Noble Find Gas Off Israel
Israel’s Delek yesterday said that it has discovered natural gas after drilling offshore the country’s Mediterranean coast. “Tanin #1 exploration well reached target and the partnerships have concluded that strong signs of natural gas were discovered, based on tests carried out during drilling by th
Siemens to Install Wind Turbines Offshore France
Siemens has been selected as a supplier of wind turbines by the consortium of GDF Suez, Vinci and CDC Infrastructure that are bidding for a €10 billion contract. They are planning to erect a wind farm offshore Saint-Brieuc, reports Les Echos. If this consortium wins the bid, Siemens plans to build a