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Centrica, Qatar Petroleum Sign MoU
His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Qatar’s Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Qatar Petroleum International (QPI), signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing cooperation in energy-related investments between QPI and Centrica plc, as represented b
Scotland Identifies New Sites for Offshore Wind Development
NEW areas have been identified for future offshore wind development in Scotland’s waters. (johnogroat-journal) [mappress] Source: johnogroat-journal, December 05, 2011
The Netherlands: Wind Turbines to Reach Capacity of 20MW by 2020
In 2020 wind turbines will reach a capacity of 20 MW. This is the conclusion of a feasibility study conducted within Europe’s Upwind wind power project . Giant wind turbines, with rotor having a 200 meter diameter and a capacity of 20 MW will be put into service by 2020. Significant technological in
The Netherlands: CEDA Dredging Days 2011 Attracts Record Number of Participants
CEDA Dredging Days 2011, the most recent edition of CEDA’s prestigious series of conferences has proved once again that it is the place to be for all professionals who want to stay abreast of dredging’s latest developments. In an excellent, inspiring atmosphere some 280 experts from over 20 countrie
Russia: Gazprom, Volga Bus Enter Deal to Develop Gas-Powered Buses
Last Week in the town of Volzhsky in accordance with the instruction of Viktor Zubkov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Gazprom Board of Directors, Gazprom and Volga Bus entered into an Agreement on the use of natural gas as a motor fuel. The document was sig
Portugal: LNG Tanker Scheduled at Sines Terminal December 7
Port of Sines is scheduled to receive a shipment of LNG from Nigeria on December 7, according to the Port of Sines website. The LNG Oyo liquefied natural gas carrier, with a capacity of 140,500 cubic metres, is sailing from Nigerian Bonny terminal. The terminal is held by REN Atlântico and has a gua
Platts Awards 21 Companies and Industry Leaders at NY (USA)
“Green” was the predominant color as the 2011 Platts Global Energy Awards were presented to 21 companies and industry leaders at a gala dinner in New York. Clean energy and sustainability themes prevailed in the entries for this year’s awards, not only setting the criteria for honors in energy effic
Richard Yemm Wins Award for Outstanding Contribution to Industry (UK)
Richard Yemm was presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry at Thursday evening’s Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh. The award from Scottish Renewables was sponsored by Highlands & Islands Enterprise and recognises exceptional contribution to the renewables industr
Bulgaria’s Danube Exploration Agency: River Level Drops Significantly
According to Bulgaria’s Danube exploration agency, the levels of one of the continent’s most significant commercial waterways dropped to near-record lows in the past month, making it barely passable at several critical points. (news) [mappress] Source: news, December 4, 2011;
Russia to Construct New Borei-A Class Submarines in 2012
Russia will start construction of serial strategic nuclear-powered submarines SSBN Borei-A class in 2012, Sevmash and Rubin Design Bureau said. Sevmash is currently building three SSBN Borei class submarines of Project 955 (designed by Rubin Design Bureau): Yuri Dolgoruky, Alexander Nevsky and Vladi
Sweden: Nordic Investment Bank Finances Gavle Port Expansion
Gävle hamn is in a phase of expansion and is investing in new quays, larger port areas, a new entrance fairway and improved rail connections. The investments will increase the port’s transport capacity by 40%, from the present 5 million tonnes to over 7 million tonnes of goods handled at the port’s
UK Prompt Gas Prices Firm
UK prompt gas prices on Friday were slightly higher than the previous day after an a shutdown of a gas processing plant cut Norwegian … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, December 2, 2011; Image: uk national grid
The Netherlands: Blue Offshore Reaches Financial Close for Their New Cable Installation System
Blue Offshore, a specialist subsea construction contractor, have today announced that they have reached financial close on 28 October 2011 with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. The purpose of the financing is the manufacturing of their most recent cable installation system with delivery by 1st Quarter of 2012. Bl
Around USD 39 Million Subsidy to Seal Siemens Deal (UK)
ABOUT £25 million of subsidy funding is being used to seal a deal to bring Siemens to Hull, it is being reported. A long-awaited planning application to build an £80 million wind turbine factory at Alexandra Dock in east Hull could be submitted soon, according to today’s Hull Daily Mail. The German