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Windreich Awards MEG 1 Offshore Wind Farm Substation Contract (Germany)
Windreich AG has reached a new milestone for the construction of the ‘MEG 1’ offshore wind farm substation. The order for the 400 MW substation is worth tens of millions of euros. Consortium made up of Alstom Grid GmbH and SIAG Schaaf Industrie AG was commissioned for this job. The contract includes
Norway: STX Europe Says Exploring Share Sale of STX OSV
Oslo-based shipbulder STX Europe AS, today issued a statement concerning the recent comments in the media about a potential sale of shares in STX OSV Holdings Limited. “STX Europe AS confirms that we as part of our ordinary course assessment of available strategies are exploring the viability of a s
South Boats Launches ‘Porth Cadlan’ (UK)
The vessel is a South Catamaran 16m and is the fifth of a five boat order from Turbine Transfers Ltd. for the 16m to be delivered. This vessel compliments the twenty six wind farm vessels already built or in build for Turbine Transfers Ltd. by South Boats. The ‘Porth Cadlan’ has an LOA of 16.8m, [&h
Scottish Finance Secretary Negotiates about Closer Cooperation with Russia
“There is an investment appetite from Russian investors,” said Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney following the meetings with Russian Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko, on Monday at the Russian Embassy in London. The talks were related to trade, investment and greater collaboration between Scotlan
Scottish Finance Secretary Negotiates about Closer Cooperation with Russia
“There is an investment appetite from Russian investors,” said Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney following the meetings with Russian Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko, on Monday at the Russian Embassy in London. The talks were related to trade, investment and greater collaboration between Scotlan
Donald Trump Plans to Terminate Golf Resort Expansion if Wind Farm Offshore Aberdeen Gets Approved (UK)
Donald Trump said that he will scrape hotel and housing plans for a golf resort if the government approves an offshore wind farm off the coast of Aberdeenshire, reports Bloomberg. He will not go ahead with the plans if the „ugly industrial park“ will have ruined his golf course. On 1st August 2011,
Vestas Presents Latest Innovations at World Future Energy Summit (UAE)
On January 16-19, the annual World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will gather in Abu Dhabi for the fifth time key political, business, academic and industry players from different parts of the world committed to satisfy our growing need for sustainable energy. As this year’s summit program is focusing
Maersk Oil Extends its Portfolio on NCS with Seven New Licences
Danish oil giant, Maersk Oil has been awarded seven licences offshore Norway in the APA Licencing Round, strengthening its position around the large Avaldsnes discovery and other Maersk-oil operated licence areas. “The award of new licences significantly adds to our exploration portfolio and represe
IHC to Deliver Noise Mitigation System for Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)
IHC Offshore Systems, part of IHC Merwede, announces it has been awarded a rental contract for the Noise Mitigation System NMS-6900. Dutch offshore contractor Seaway Heavy Lifting will operate the NMS-6900 during the installation of 30 monopile foundations for the Riffgat offshore wind farm off the
IHC to Deliver Noise Mitigation System for Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)
IHC Offshore Systems, part of IHC Merwede, announces it has been awarded a rental contract for the Noise Mitigation System NMS-6900. Dutch offshore contractor Seaway Heavy Lifting will operate the NMS-6900 during the installation of 30 monopile foundations for the Riffgat offshore wind farm off the
GasLog Files for U.S. IPO
GasLog, an international owner, operator and manager of LNG carriers, announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common shares. The number of shares to be offered and the pric
Russia: Gazprom, Ukraine Gas Talks to Continue
The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Yury Boiko, Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Minister. The meeting was held in a constructive manner. The parties resolved to resume consultations and negotiations on t
Italian Naval Divers Set Off Explosives insde Hull of Cruiser Liner
Italian naval divers have set off explosives inside the hull of a cruise liner to create four small openings in the hull of the cruise ship to speed searching for 29 missing passengers and crew. The holes have been made both above and below the water level. Navy Spokesman told rescuers were racing a
EMEC Gears Up for 2012 (UK)
EMEC are gearing up for another exciting year, as developers continue their testing programmes at their wave and tidal testing facilities, and they look forward to welcoming a number of new clients on site throughout the year. On Wednesday, Jenny Norris and Matthew Finn facilitated the first EMEC De