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Achimgaz Launches Commercial Production from Block 1A (Russia)
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting of Alexander Ananenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee, Harald Schwager, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF and Rainer Seele, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Wintershall Holding. The parties disc
LNG Carrier Due at UK South Hook Next Week
The Al Mafyar liquefied natural gas tanker, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal December 9, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering
Belgium: Zeebrugge LNG Sendout Down in November
The Zeebrugge LNG terminal, regasified and sent out 277,988 million tonnes of LNG equivalent in November, down 21.3% from 353,121 mt a year earlier, according to Belgium’s Fluxys. Last year, a total of 71 tankers unloaded LNG at the terminal, compared with 78 in 2009, bringing in some 4.58 million t
Innovation Key for Successful Business in Humber’s Renewable Industry (UK)
INNOVATION is vital if firms want to succeed in the Humber’s renewables industry, according to experts at a Hull company backing a green energy award. BCG Bridgepoint, which provides support to small businesses wanting to secure public sector work, is sponsoring the innovation category of the Humber
UK: City Council Plans Maintenance Dredging on Ramsgate Port
Canterbury City Council has announced early information on Port of Ramsgate maintenance dredging project. Details: The works comprise the options of using the following methods: Water injection; Grab dredging; Back-hoe dredging; Cut and suction dredging. The works on Port of Ramsgate will consist of
The Netherlands: September Gas Production Slips
Dutch gas production declined once again in September — a month when production has historically begun to ramp up ahead of winter demand… (argusmedia) [mappress] Source: argusmedia, December 2, 2011
Gazprom CEO, Vologda Oblast Governor Discuss Gas Projects (Russia)
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Vyacheslav Pozgalev, Governor of the Vologda Oblast. The main focus of the meeting fell on the Vologda Oblast gasification. It was underlined that the joint efforts of Gazprom
Port of London Authority Completes Latest Development Project (UK)
The Port of London Authority in the UK has completed the latest development project at its hub Denton Wharf taking total investment there… (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, December 2, 2011; Image: pla.co.uk
Fugro Completes Geotechnical Work for Arkona-Becken Südost (Germany)
The Fugro Consult GmbH was commissioned by E.ON for the geotechnical exploration for “Arkona-Becken Südost” offshore wind farm , which E. ON is planning to build in the Baltic Sea. Work was carried out in the summer and early fall of this year, and now has been completed in water depths of approxima
France Starts Construction of Mistral-Class Helicopter Carrier for Russian Navy
France begins construction of the first Mistral-class assault landing ship for Russian Navy, advance has been obtained, reported RIA Novosti referring to a spokesman for the French state-led defense company DCNS. The EUR 1.2-bln contract for construction of two French Mistral-class helicopter carrie
UK: Grimsby Port Gears Up for Expansion
The development of Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) by Associated British Ports (ABP) will herald the largest ever capital investment in the Port of Grimsby. Alongside this, ABP will enter into a new long-term agreement with Volkswagen Group UK Ltd. Over £25 million will be invested by ABP in the new te
Russia: November Gas Production Rises
Russian natural gas production rose in November to 2.02 billion cubic metres (bcm) per day from 1.80 bcm per day in October, Energy … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, December 2, 2011; Image: gazprom
Decommissioning and Offshore Wind Projects to Put Pressure on Supply Chain (UK)
A £47.5 billion business opportunity is opening up for companies in decommissioning the North Sea’s huge infrastructure of offshore oil and gas fields according to new research recently published by Deloitte and Douglas-Westwood. The next 30 years will see enormous demand building for the services o
The Netherlands: EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 Event Comes to End
Sea-based wind turbines, enhanced grids and project financing shared centre stage at the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 event in Amsterdam this week as it became clear the industry has the potential of becoming a driving economic force for many European coastal areas. Hosted by the European Wind Energy Associat