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Gwynt y Môr Construction Soon to Begin (UK)
Construction work will soon begin on Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm. Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, announced the project go-ahead in June 2010. He said: “This is the first of what I hope will be many, examples of how we can make the most of our island’s huge renewabl
UK: Leading Companies to Gather in London at EIC Connect LNG
The LNG supply chain will be gathering in London this March for EIC Connect LNG, part of the highly successful EIC Connect series of supply chain networking events bringing together the world’s leading operators and contractors from across global energy projects. The event will be hosted by the EIC,
France: Elengy Offers Ship Reloading Service at Montoir LNG Terminal
Elengy, a GDF unit, said in a statement it is offering a new commercial service dedicated to LNG tankers reloading operations at the Montoir-de-Bretagne LNG terminal. This service, starting from February 1st, shall reinforce terminal’s competitiveness allowing shippers to benefit from additional fle
UK: Ship Stability on IMO Agenda
The Sub-Committee on Stability, Load Lines and Fishing Vessel Safety of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization has held its 54th session. At the meeting, which was held at the IMO Headquarters in London, there were a number of items on the agenda concerning the international regulat
Arklow Marine Services Officially Launches Gardian 8 (Ireland)
Arklow Marine Services has officially launched the first 20-metre Wind Farm Service Vessel “Gardian 8″. On 12 January, 2012, the vessel was set for undergoing sea trials in Arklow. Construction of Gardian 8 cost GBP 1.7 million and this development created 10 new jobs. Currently, the company is buil
Total Appoints Senior VP of Strategy & Business Intelligence (France)
Helle Kristoffersen (47) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Intelligence at Total, effective January 1, 2012. She succeeds Jean-Jacques Mosconi, who has been named Senior Vice President, Refining & Petrochemicals Europe. Ms. Kristoffersen joined Total in January 2011 as De
Macquarie Says Global LNG Market Will Remain Tight
The global LNG market will remain tight until at least 2014, Reuters reported citing Macquarie’s analyst Jason Gammel. “The removal of nuclear generation from the Japanese electricity grid has completely changed their demand for natural gas, and it’s made the LNG market extremely tight until at leas
Towards New Maritime State of the Art Facilities
Increasing demand and expectations in Maritime Industry call for communities to come up with new facilities and to upgrade outdated systems and infrastructure. The prospect of such developments integrates challenges since each new advanced construction must be sensitively designed, appealing, practi
Russia: Gazprom Plans LNG Expansion
The Board of Directors addressed potential opportunities for Gazprom to expand its presence in the global gas market and related markets, such as power generation and gas chemistry. The Gazprom Management Committee was tasked to proceed with the following key measures aimed at expanding the Company’
New Demands for World’s Maritime Industry
Increasing demand and expectations in Maritime Industry call for communities to come up with new facilities and to upgrade outdated systems and infrastructure. The prospect of such developments integrates challenges since each new advanced construction must be sensitively designed, appealing, practi
Three Companies Aim to Install Offshore Wind Turbines Near Tamil Nadu, India
Suzlon, Bharat Light and Power Pvt Ltd, and another company called Greenshore Energy, have shown interest in putting up large-scale wind farms in the seas near Tamil Nadu, it is reliably learnt. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Government have told Business Line that the Government has received four applic
Three Companies Aim to Install Offshore Wind Turbines Near Tamil Nadu, India
Suzlon, Bharat Light and Power Pvt Ltd, and another company called Greenshore Energy, have shown interest in putting up large-scale wind farms in the seas near Tamil Nadu, it is reliably learnt. Sources in the Tamil Nadu Government have told Business Line that the Government has received four applic
Shtokman Partners May Sell LNG to Japan
Liquefied natural gas from the Shtokman project in Russia may be shipped to Japan, Reuters reported, citing Gazprom’s CEO Alexei Miller. “The Japanese market is the biggest LNG market in the world and considering the decision by the Japanese government to reduce nuclear power generation, the demand
Subsea 2012 Attracts Impressive International Delegates (UK)
Europe’s largest subsea event, Subsea 2012, will boast an impressive line-up of international delegates when it opens its doors on February 8 at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre for two days to highlight the industry’s global opportunities. Subsea UK’s annual conference and exhibition has a