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Aberdeen Prepares for Offshore Wind & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition (UK)
Aberdeen will host the Offshore Wind & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition for the second time. With over 50 exhibiting organizations, the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) expects to welcome 500 delegates from across the sector, including its supply chain and supporting agencies, wh
The Netherlands: SBM CFO to Step Down
Mr Mark Miles and the Supervisory Board of SBM Offshore have mutually agreed that he will not stand for re-election at the next AGM on 16 May 2012. The Supervisory Board will take steps to arrange for Mr Miles’ succession. Until such time Mr Miles has agreed to continue as CFO of the Company. [mappr
Ukrain to Invest in Kenya’s Ports
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor to the Prime Minister of Kenya’s infrastructure development Sylvester Kasuke has informed about that during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania Vladimir Butyagov. S. Kasuke has also reported that currently design works and
Oxifree Holland Opens Office in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands
Oxifree Holland have recently opened an office in Ijmuiden, the Netherlands, to market the anti-corrosion product “Oxifree”. Due to increased commercial interest from various clients in the Netherlands, including N.A.M., Clearwater Shipping and Wind Shipping, they have opened the office with a demon
Reportlinker Announces Report on European Utilities Insight 2012
Reportlinker announced report on European Utilities Insight 2012. A number of key developments in the European energy landscape will affect utilities in 2012. Utilities will need to proactively adjust for the impact of poor economic conditions, and adapt to tougher rules on decarbonization, energy e
Ukraine to Invest in Kenya’s Ports ?
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor to the Prime Minister of Kenya’s infrastructure development Sylvester Kasuke ihas informed about that during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania Vladimir Butyagov. S. Kasuke has also reported that currently design works an
Norway: SBM Offshore Updates on Yme Platform Project Progress
As stated earlier in January, SBM Offshore is facing increased challenges with the hook up and commissioning of the Yme platform. “Continuing intransigence and unreasonable client demands, which are being aggressively resisted, are contributing significantly to the very low productivity and increase
Research and Development to Drive Green Energy Growth (UAE)
Investment in research and innovation and an increased focus on emerging markets will define the renewables industry over the coming years, according to leading industry figures who gathered in Abu Dhabi this week for a high-level discussion at the World Future Energy Summit 2012. Speaking at the pl
Gazprom BoD Discusses Growth Obstacles (Russia)
The Gazprom Board of Directors took notice of the information relevant to administrative barriers and obstacles impeding the Company’s growth and deriving from the European Energy Charter, established rules for acquisition of stakes in Europe’s gas transmission systems as well as from the limitation
UK Chamber of Shipping Responds to Outcome of SMarT Review
Today the Department for Transport (DfT) have announced that Government will provide a budget of £12million per year for the support for maritime training (SMarT) scheme for the remainder of this Parliament. The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the news and issued the following response from Mark
Sweden: DEME Wins Valdemarsviken Cleanup Deal
DEC, the environmental branch of the Antwerp Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering (DEME) group, has just signed a contract to clean up the Valdemarsviken, Sweden’s only fjord and popular leisure area in the south-east of Sweden. A 30 million Euro contract was awarded to DEME Environmental
2012 Leading Edge Green Vessels
Increasing fuel prices and environmental concerns have been stressing the importance for the marine industry to direct its efforts towards the design and operation of vessels which minimize the environmental impact. Featuring originality and innovation, highly advanced technology is becoming more en
Windy Weather Affects Progress on Walney 2 (UK)
The progress on Walney 2 is still dramatically affected by the windy weather, which has lasted for several months. The commissioning of the turbines requires a number of technician visits to each turbine in order to secure all settings and that communication is in a proper order. For safety reasons,
Proposed Wind Farm in Aberdeen Bay Receives Strong Support (UK)
Plans for the offshore wind farm in Aberdeen Bay have been given considerable support, reports STV. Earlier this month, upon opposing the proposed wind farm, Donald Trump put on hold the hotel and housing plans for his golf resort. He said that he would not go ahead with the plans if the „ugly indus