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RWE Unveils Plans for Gwynt y Môr Windfarm (UK)
A 40-tonne underwater plough will be used to lay electricity cables from the coast to an offshore windfarm. The cables will stretch from the shore at Pensarn near Abergele 13kms to the 160 planned turbines at Gwynt y Môr windfarm. At Towyn Road between Pensarn and Belgrano, four cables will be exten
WindMade Consumer Label to Inspire COP17 (South Africa)
WindMade™ is the first independent consumer label successfully developed by a corporation and is also the first consumer label to be officially endorsed by the UN Global Compact. With leading global brands such as Motorola Mobility, Deutsche Bank, Becton Dickinson and Bloomberg now committing to win
UK: IMO Assembly Adopts Wide Range of Resolutions
A wide range of resolutions, reflecting the broad canvas of the Organization’s work, was adopted by the 27th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it met in London at the Organization’s Headquarters from 21 to 30 November 2011. They included a resolution urging Governments
Russian Gazprom Says Ukraine Talks Progressing Well
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. Consideration was given to the current and future cooperation in the gas sector. The parties highlighted the cons
Paving Way for Offshore Wind Power in Greece
Greek Regulatory Energy Authority has asked the Transmission System Operator to proceed with improvements… (capital) [mappress] Source: capital, December 01, 2011
The Netherlands: Aibel Participates in Offshore Wind 2011 Conference
Aibel representatives are participating in the Offshore wind 2011 conference currently being held in Amsterdam. A report showing that as many as 17 EU countries are planning to build offshore wind energy farms was presented at the conference. According to EWEA, if the current plans of all 17 countri
The Netherlands: Aibel Participates in Offshore Wind 2011 Conference
Aibel representatives are participating in the Offshore wind 2011 conference currently being held in Amsterdam. A report showing that as many as 17 EU countries are planning to build offshore wind energy farms was presented at the conference. According to EWEA, if the current plans of all 17 countri
Serbia: Danube River Faces Lowest Level Since 2003
Due to lack of rainfall, the Danube is currently facing its lowest levels since 2003. Bigger ships are being blocked by multiple sand bars as a result of an extensive draught. According to the WWF human undertakings such as gravel extraction, dredging and dams have contributed to a significant loss
France Cuts December LNG Import Schedule
France has slashed its LNG import schedule for December by more than half, freeing up substantial berthing capacity on the secondary market… (argusmedia) [mappress] Source: argusmedia, December 1, 2011; Image: montoir lng
The Netherlands: ‘Supply Chain Has to Ramp Up’, Says Colin Morgan
By the end of this year 4 GW of offshore wind power will be connected to Europe’s electricity grids – but the sector has some way to go if it is to meet its 40 GW target by 2020, just nine years away. Ports, vessels, turbines and cables – are all vital elements of the […]
SCF Group Takes Part in 5th Annual Exhibition “Transport of Russia”
The most important forum for companies working in the transport industry of Russia finished its work in “Sokolniki” exhibition center of Moscow. The event was sponsored by the SCF group of companies. The exhibition was attended by over 3,000 representatives of government and businesses, who discusse
Gazprom, Japan Discuss Vladivostok LNG Project
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexander Ananenkov, Deputy Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Manabu Miyagawa, Minister of the Japanese Embassy in Russia. The meeting addressed the prospects for the Russian-Japanese cooperation in the energy sector, notably
GE and Göteborg Energi to Install 4.1 MW Offshore Wind Turbine at Gothenburg Harbour (Sweden)
GE and Göteborg Energi have started installing the first 4.1-113 Offshore Turbine in the Gothenburg harbour, the two companies announced at the European Wind Energy Association’s EWEA Offshore 2011 in Amsterdam. The new turbine will produce enough electricity to supply 3000 Swedish homes per year an
Russia: NOVATEK Buys Gazprom Mezhregiongas Chelyabinsk
OAO NOVATEK has announced today that the Company, through its subsidiaries, has acquired a 100% participation interest in the share capital of OOO Gazprom Mezhregiongas Chelyabinsk for total consideration of RR 1.55 billion. Gazprom Mezhregiongas Chelyabinsk is responsible for the sale of natural ga