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XYS Technologies’ Buoy to Measure Wind Potential in Baltic Sea (Latvia)
XYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) announced that the Baltic Wind Park (BWP) have confirmed their reputation as the leading offshore wind energy provider in the Baltic States by selecting the WindSentinel™ wind resource assessment buoy to be deployed off Latvia as part of their wind resource assessment pr
Gazprom to Speed Up Gasification of Russian Regions
The Board of Directors addressed the issues of Gazprom’s participation in the Russian regions development. The Board of Directors tasked the Management Committee to consider gasification a crucial sphere of activity as well as to update jointly with federal and regional authorities the Russian Regio
White Stream Wants to Avoid Competition with Nabucco (UK)
A parallel development of the Nabucco and White Stream gas pipelines would provide Europe with its targeted supply and transit security, … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 30, 2011; Image: white stream
UK: Falmouth Harbour Dredging Could Go Ahead Within Two Years, Chancellor Says
Controversial dredging of Falmouth harbour to pave the way for a £100 million overhaul of the docks could go-ahead within two years, … (falmouthpeople) [mappress] Source: falmouthpeople, November 30, 2011;
Germany Ports Awaiting Offshore Wind Boom
As Germany prepares for a major expansion of offshore wind to replace nuclear power, companies like French giant Areva and US-based General Electric (GE) have flocked to the German coastlines. With wind parks planned for both the North Sea and Baltic Sea, the buildup can be felt in the country’s sea
Germany Ports Awaiting Offshore Wind Boom
As Germany prepares for a major expansion of offshore wind to replace nuclear power, companies like French giant Areva and US-based General Electric (GE) have flocked to the German coastlines. With wind parks planned for both the North Sea and Baltic Sea, the buildup can be felt in the country’s sea
Record Number of Vessels in Transit on Northern Sea Route
The Northern Sea Route has set the record with the highest number of vessels in transit from Murmansk to another country. According to Rosatomflot, operator of the nuclear icebreaker fleet, 34 vessels have sailed the Northern Sea Route this year with total cargo of 820 000 tons. Last year, only four
The Netherlands: Scottish Offshore Wind Experts Attend EWEA Offshore Wind 2011
Over 20 Scottish firms will join 7,500 delegates from around the world to showcase their products and services at EWEA Offshore Wind 2011. The bi-annual event, held in Amsterdam, presents a unique opportunity to tell the world about Scotland’s leading offshore wind expertise. At the Scotland Pavilio
The Netherlands: ‘We Need to be Bolder’, Says Chair of OFFSHORE 2011
Cost cutting, calls for innovation in the industry and calls for industry cooperation across Europe – these were just some of the hot topics at the opening session of the European Wind Energy Association’s OFFSHORE 2011 conference and exhibition in Amsterdam today. Ian Marchant, CEO of SSE Renewable
Sweden: Liquefied Methane Gas Station Opens in Stockholm
The Greater Stockholm region’s first refuelling station for liquefied methane gas, LNG/LBG, opened last week. The filling station, Statoil Järna, is part of the BiMe Trucks project in which Volvo Trucks is one of the participating companies along with AGA, which supplies the liquefied gas. One of th
The Netherlands: NGenTec Presents at EWEA Offshore Wind Energy Exhibition
NGenTec, a Scottish designer of magnet generators for wind turbines, will present during the EWEA Offshore Wind Energy exhibition in Amsterdam a new wind turbine technology which could lower the cost of wind energy significantly. The development new generator technology should produce “maximum energ
The Netherlands: NGenTec Presents at EWEA Offshore Wind Energy Exhibition
NGenTec, a Scottish designer of magnet generators for wind turbines, will present during the EWEA Offshore Wind Energy exhibition in Amsterdam a new wind turbine technology which could lower the cost of wind energy significantly. The development new generator technology should produce “maximum energ
UK Gas Prices Slip
British gas prices fell on Tuesday, chiefly due to rising supply confidence and as stock releases undercut gains, while mild weather … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 29, 2011; Image: uk national grid
DNV Inks Contract to Certify DolWin Beta Transformer Station (Germany)
DolWin beta is a transformer station operated by TenneT, one of Europe’s largest grid operators. DolWin beta will be built as part of a large offshore wind farm cluster in the German sector, approximately 45 km off the German coast in the North Sea. It will receive alternating current from wind farm