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Shtokman Tax Breaks Decision Unlikely This Year
A Russian Finance Ministry official said the tax regime for the giant Shtokman gas field is unlikely to be spelt out in time for a final … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 28, 2011; Image: shtokman
UK: IMO Assembly Elects New 40-Member Council
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the following States to be Members of its Council for the 2012-2013 biennium: Category (a) 10 States with the largest interest in providing international shipping services: China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Norway, Panama, Republic of Ko
Pelamis Wave Power Looks for Strong Industrial Partner (UK)
Pelamis Wave Power Ltd., a U.K. maker of ocean energy technology, is looking to partner with a “strong” industrial company in the… By Louise Downing (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 28, 2011; Image: pelamiswave
Elia Appoints New CEO (Belgium)
Elia’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of Jacques Vandermeiren as the future CEO and Chairman of Elia’s Executive Committee. He will assume his new positions in the second half of 2012. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, Chairman Luc Van Nevel thanked Daniel Dobbeni for all th
Commissioner Damanaki to Present Maritime Strategy for Atlantic Ocean (Portugal)
On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just adopted by the European Commission. The strategy identifies challenges and opportunities in the region and take
OpenHydro Gets Award for Outstanding Performance in 2011 (France)
Irish tidal energy technology company, OpenHydro, has been honoured at the 2011 Ireland France Business Awards for their outstanding company performance in 2011 and promotion of bilateral trade and investment between Ireland and France. At an awards ceremony held in Paris, OpenHydro was selected as
European Commission to Present New Maritime Strategy for Growth in Atlantic Ocean Area
On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just adopted by the European Commission. The strategy identifies challenges and opportunities in the region and take
Gazprom, Belarus Ink Gas Supply Deal
Today at the Gorky residence in the presence of Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation, Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Mikhail Myasnikovich, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Gazprom and B
CarboCAT Goes Online (Sweden)
Kockums launched new website for CarboCAT multipurpose service vessels and fast ferries. They’ve posted the next generation of commercial vessels online. At their site you can use the fuel cost calculator and learn how carbon fibre can boost performance while cutting costs. About CarboCAT CarboCAT i
CarboCAT Goes Online (Sweden)
Kockums launched new website for CarboCAT multipurpose service vessels and fast ferries. They’ve posted the next generation of commercial vessels online. At their site you can use the fuel cost calculator and learn how carbon fibre can boost performance while cutting costs. About CarboCAT CarboCAT i
Russia: Bronka Channel Construction Scheduled for 2013
The construction of an approach channel to the multipurpose terminal Bronka (the outer harbor of Big Port St. Petersburg) is scheduled for… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 25, 2011;
UK Prompt Gas Dips
British prompt gas prices fell on Friday morning as warm weather weighed on demand and ample supplies compensated for higher… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 25, 2011;
France: Authorities Invite Bids for Saint-Raphael Harbour Project
Régie des Ports Raphaëlois has announced tender for harbour improvement works. Details: Restoration work and management of the old harbour of Saint-Raphaël, following a series of studies on the optimum way forward to promote and encourage the numbers of small and medium sized craft using the harbour
Renewables Surpasses Fossil Fuels in New Power-plant Investments (USA)
Renewable energy is surpassing fossil fuels for the first time in new power-plant investments, shaking off setbacks from… [mappress] (articles.latimes) Source:articles.latimes , November 25, 2011;