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Estonia Plans LNG, LPG Terminal in Sillamae
Estonia plans to build two types of propane-butane (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Sillamae port, the sea news portal … (baltic-course) [mappress] Source: baltic-course, November 28, 2011; Image: sillamae port
Israel Electric Wants to Replace Egyptian Gas with LNG
Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has published a request for information (RFI) to international companies and traders for the import of … (globes) [mappress] Source: globes, November 28, 2011;
Ten Foreign Ships Under Detention in UK Ports During October 2011
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 10 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during October 2011 after failing Port State Control ( PSC) inspection. Latest monthly figures show that there were five new detentions of foreign flagged ships in UK ports during
Russia: FESCO, EBRD Ink USD 100 Million Loan Agreement
The new 7-years facility is provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance FESCO’s strategic investment program aimed at further boosting the Group’s infrastructure and container logistics capacity. The use of loan proceeds will include investments into the develo
Greece to Improve Safety of Cargo Ships with Armed Guards
Greece will let its large commercial fleet employ armed guards to ward against a surge in pirate attacks, the ministry in charge of security said, satisfying a long-standing shipowner demand. “To improve safe sailing and crew safety aboard Greek ships crossing seas with increased piracy cases, an in
The Netherlands: Sand Motor Technology Offers Huge Opportunities
Joop Atsma, the State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment, wishes to examine whether there are more locations along the Dutch coast where greater safety and new land can be created using the Sand Motor technology. He expressed this desire today at the handover of the new peninsula betwe
Russia: Gazprom CEO, Yaroslavl Oblast Governor Discuss Gas Cooperation
The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Sergey Vakhrukov, Governor of the Yaroslavl Oblast. The parties discussed the progress with the Agreement of Cooperation. In particular, they examined the issues of the Y
Hamburg to Host WindEnergy Event in September 2014 (Germany)
WindEnergy Hamburg, the new leading international wind energy expo, will be held for the first time from 23 to 26 September 2014. The decision was made by the Expo Advisory Board, which has now been set up. It comprises experts from leading wind energy companies backing WindEnergy Hamburg, and will
MarketPublishers Announces New Report on Global Wind Power Market (Cyprus)
By the end of 2010, the worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 166.8 GW. By May 2011, this capacity rose to 204 GW. The total energy production at the end of last year from wind was pegged at 405 TWh. This figure was nearly three percent of the entire electricity usage in the world, [&hel
MarketPublishers Announces New Report on Global Wind Power Market (Cyprus)
By the end of 2010, the worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 166.8 GW. By May 2011, this capacity rose to 204 GW. The total energy production at the end of last year from wind was pegged at 405 TWh. This figure was nearly three percent of the entire electricity usage in the world, [&hel
IMO Re-elects Denmark for Another Two Years in Council
Friday afternoon, Denmark was elected for another two years in the IMO Council. Hereby, Denmark’s international work for more quality shipping and more efficient international regulation is strengthened. Now, Denmark’s work in the Council to create more quality shipping internationally and to elimin
The Netherlands: REpower Delivers Two 6MW Turbines to Wind Farm Near Eemshaven
At the beginning of the EWEA Offshore exhibition in Amsterdam, REpower Systems SE and RWE Innogy have concluded a contract for the delivery of two REpower 6M wind turbines. The turbines, each with a rated power of 6.15 MW and a hub height of 114 metres, will be installed in the Westereems wind farm
Preventive Cable O&M Key Strategy for Offshore Wind Developers According to Latest Report (UK)
Export and inter-array cables are exposed to a hostile, high-risk environment during a wind farm’s operational life. Given that they comprise a hefty portion of an offshore wind farm’s capital expenditure costs, preventive maintenance for submarine conductors should be a priority for operators, acco
Preventive Cable O&M Key Strategy for Offshore Wind Developers According to Latest Report (UK)
Export and inter-array cables are exposed to a hostile, high-risk environment during a wind farm’s operational life. Given that they comprise a hefty portion of an offshore wind farm’s capital expenditure costs, preventive maintenance for submarine conductors should be a priority for operators, acco