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Russia: Novatek Plans to Order Ten LNG Tankers for Yamal Project
The largest Russian independent gas producer, Novatek, has framed a plan for ordering ten LNG tankers for the purpose of its great Arctic project Yamal, reports BarentsObserver. The 183.000 to 208.000 cubic meters tankers will be transporting LNG from the Yamal LNG plant to the world market clients.
Norway: Awilco LNG Charters WilPower
Awilco LNG announced that the last remaining technical subject related to a charter of the WilPower LNG tanker had been lifted. The commencement of the contract started yesterday and the ship is committed until August 2012. Awilco LNG is a Norwegian based owner and operator of LNG vessels intended f
Belgium: Ackermans & van Haaren Announces Redemption of Shares
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of Ackermans & van Haaren NV has on 25 November renewed the powers delegated to the board of directors to redeem shares for a period of 5 years. In the framework of these powers, the company has in the period from 14 until 22 December redeemed a total of 38,00
France: GDF Suez Names New CFO of Global Gas and LNG
GDF Suez announced that Benoît Mignard, currently Director of Acquisition Investment and Financial Advisory of GDF SUEZ will be appointed CFO of Global Gas and LNG business line as of January 3rd, 2012. He will pursue his mission as Director of AIFA until that time. Marc Williamson, currently Chief
Belgium: Fluxys Says Strong Demand for Long-Term Storage
The subscription window for long-term storage held from 21 November until 16 December has shown particularly strong demand, Fluxys said today. With 400 million cubic metres of storage capacity on offer, overall demand from market participants totalled 600 million cubic metres. The available capacity
EMU Acquires New Equipment to Expand Geotechnical Services (UK)
EMU’s Geotechnical department has expanded its services and now boasts the latest, class leading, marine soil investigation equipment. This includes three and six metre variable frequency vibrocores, Datem Neptune 5000 heavyweight CPT, gravity and piston corers and a number of various sediment sampl
Scotland Renewable Energy Output on Track for Best Year Ever
New figures published today for the first three quarters of 2011 show Scotland’s renewable energy output was on track for the best year ever. The figures, which were released this morning by the Department for Energy and Climate Change, point to 2011 being a record year for renewable generation in S
Carbon Trust Calls for Onshore Assembly of Offshore Wind Turbines Study (UK)
The Carbon Trust is currently working on a major new Technology Accelerator initiative focused on reducing the cost of energy (£/MWh) from offshore wind by more than 10 %. The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) is funding large-scale research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects to unlock tec
UK: Aberdeen Harbour to Get Financial Injection
The Aberdeen Harbor board plans to invest £24 million in improvements to meet growing demand. One of Scotland’s busiest harbors plans the completion of work at Torry Quays and starting phase two of the project to improve dockside facilities and provide extra deepwater berthing. “The import and expor
DONG Energy Looking for Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm Constructor (UK)
DONG Energy is pursuing efforts to find the Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm constructor. This offshore wind farm engineering contract consists of adjustment of J-tubes and tightening of immersed seals on offshore wind farm(s). Contractor is responsible for: – Development, production and test of tool to rai
DONG Energy Looking for Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm Constructor (UK)
DONG Energy is pursuing efforts to find the Gunfleet Sands Wind Farm constructor. This offshore wind farm engineering contract consists of adjustment of J-tubes and tightening of immersed seals on offshore wind farm(s). Contractor is responsible for: – Development, production and test of tool to rai
Finnish Officials Discover Patriot Missiles on Board Cargo Ship
Finnish officials discovered about 160 tons of explosives and 69 surface-to-air missiles found on a cargo ship bearing a British flag and on its way to China. Massive amounts of picric acid and the missiles were found as the dock workers were loading the chains. The M/S Thor Liberty left the north G
The Netherlands: Cargill and Rubis Terminals Ink Expansion Deal with Port of Rotterdam Authority
Cargill and Rubis Terminals have signed a lease agreement with the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the expansion of their site by 2.8 and 4.4 hectares respectively. The site, on Welplaatweg, is currently leased by their joint ‘neighbour’ Evonik. This company will have ceased all operations by the en
Italy: Eni Completes TAG Share Sale
Today Eni has finalized the agreement signed with Cassa depositi e prestiti (CDP) for the sale of 89% of the existing shares in Trans Gasleitung Austria GmbH, the company owning the transport rights for the Austrian section of the pipeline that connects Russia to Italy. This corresponds to 94% of th