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Noble, Delek Urge Israeli Government to Allow Gas Exports
Energy exploration companies on Tuesday called on the Israeli government to allow them to export natural gas from recently discovered … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 29, 2011; Image: noble
Turkey Inks Deal with Tianchen to Build Gas Storage
Turkey agreed with China Tianchen Engineering Corp. to construct up to 1 billion cubic meters of underground natural gas storage capacity in… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 29, 2011; Image: botas
17 EU Member States Plan Offshore Wind Energy Development (Belgium)
Over 141 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity is built, under construction, consented, or planned in Europe: enough to power 130 million average EU households. These wind farms – representing 35 times more capacity than the just under 4 GW installed today – would provide 13.1% of Europe’s
Russia: Gazprom, Beltransgaz Agree on Lower Gas Prices
Gazprom and Beltransgaz signed yesterday an addendum to the contract on the volumes and terms of gas supplies to the Republic of Belarus and gas transit via the Republic between 2007 and 2011. Pursuant to the document, Beltransgaz shall partially pay for natural gas supplied by Gazprom in the second
Fugro, SMD Develop Modular Jet Trenching and Mechanical Cutting System, Q1400 (UK)
Fugro and Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have developed a high performance, modular jet trenching and mechanical cutting system. The Q1400 system, featured on Stand 11121 at EWEA Offshore, will be available early 2012 for the marine renewable and offshore oil and gas and markets, and will complement th
Sure Wind Marine Orders Four 19,5m Catamarans from Lately BLRT Marketex (Estonia)
Lately BLRT Marketex and Sure Wind Marine Ltd entered into contract to build four 19,5 m wind farm catamarans. The catamarans are available for projects throughout Europe and built to DNV class and dual UK MCA and German Stability rules to ensure full flexibility. “This is first major contract for B
Sure Wind Marine Orders Four 19,5m Catamarans from Lately BLRT Marketex (Estonia)
Lately BLRT Marketex and Sure Wind Marine Ltd entered into contract to build four 19,5 m wind farm catamarans. The catamarans are available for projects throughout Europe and built to DNV class and dual UK MCA and German Stability rules to ensure full flexibility. “This is first major contract for B
UK: LNG Carrier Al Hamla Scheduled at South Hook December 6
The Al Hamla liquefied natural gas tanker, with a capacity of 216,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal December 6, 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 2
PGNiG CEO Expects Poland Gas Demand to Double
Demand for gas in Poland will double by 2030 as gas-fuelled power generation will increase, Michal Szubski, CEO of Polish gas monopoly PGNiG… (kyivpost) [mappress] Source: kyivpost, November 29, 2011; Image: pgnig
The Netherlands: Siemens Presents 6MW Direct Drive Wind Turbine at EWEA Offshore
Siemens Energy today launched its new 6-megawatt (MW) direct drive wind turbine at the European Offshore Wind Energy Conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The new SWT-6.0 will be available with rotor diameters of 120 and 154 meters and is designed for the most challenging offshore sites. It feat
The Netherlands: MMT at EWEA Offshore 2011
Between November 29th and December 1st, MMT will be attending the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 conference and exhibition in Amsterdam. This world-renowned offshore wind energy event will be EWEA’s biggest and most vibrant offshore wind event to date. It will be held at Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Convention
Russia: 22 Year Old Nuclear Icebreaker Returns to Service
The 22 year old icebreaker, which has been incapacitated at RTP Atomflot base in Murmansk for several years, will be ready for operating along the Northern Sea Route next summer for the purpose of assisting the booming Arctic sea transport, Barents Observer reported Due to greater traffic requiremen
Ukraine Looks Attractive for Renewable Energy Investment
Ukraine appeared on the latest Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices, proving to be an attractive emerging market for renewable energy. The November issue of the respectable index lists solar, wind, and hydropower industries as top renewable energy sectors in Ukraine. The new
Ukraine Looks Attractive for Renewable Energy Investment
Ukraine appeared on the latest Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices, proving to be an attractive emerging market for renewable energy. The November issue of the respectable index lists solar, wind, and hydropower industries as top renewable energy sectors in Ukraine. The new