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The Netherlands: nkt cables Attends EWEA Offshore 2011
From the 29th of November to the 1st of December nkt cables will show its capabilities within the area of Intelligent Energy Transmission Solution for On and Offshore at the biggest and worldwide most important wind energy fair, the “Offshore 2011 Amsterdam” On the stand in Hall 11 nkt cables presen
Russia: Gazprom Signs USD 800 Million Loan
OAO Gazprom signed an $800 million term loan with four banks, according to two people with direct knowledge of the deal… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 25, 2011; Image: gazprom
Iran to Export Gas to Europe Via Turkey
Managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) says Ankara has given Iran the permission to export its natural gas to Europe… (presstv) [mappress] Source: presstv, November 25, 2011; Image: nigc
Largs Council OKs Offshore Wind Turbine Development at Hunterston (UK)
Largs council supported plans for wind turbine development at Clydeport’s Hunterston site. On 30 September 2011 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) submitted a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement (ES) for the Hunterston project to North Ayrshire Council. SSE will test up to
Largs Council OKs Offshore Wind Turbine Development at Hunterston (UK)
Largs council supported plans for wind turbine development at Clydeport’s Hunterston site. On 30 September 2011 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) submitted a planning application and accompanying Environmental Statement (ES) for the Hunterston project to North Ayrshire Council. SSE will test up to
UK: Patrol Ship HMS Protector Sails on Maiden Voyage
The Royal Navy’s new ice patrol ship HMS Protector sails on her maiden voyage under the White Ensign on Monday to begin eight months surveying and patrolling the frozen continent. The 5,000-tonne icebreaker has just completed an intensive period of sea trials and training prior to deploying to the A
LDD Wins Regen SW 2011 South West Green Energy Award (UK)
Large Diameter Drilling (LDD), an Acteon company, has won the Regen SW 2011 South West Green Energy Award for Best Business Innovation. The award acknowledges the best new product, process or service. The judging criteria included a requirement for exceptional innovation with the potential to positi
FLEX LNG Posts Q3 2011 Results (UK)
FLEX LNG today announced third quarter 2011 results. During the third quarter of 2011 the FLEX LNG group of companies has continued to develop what it expects could be amongst the world’s first floating LNG producers (LNG Producer). In the quarter costs of $10.5m ($2.1m, four units) were capitalised
Bord Gais Plans Power Diversity (Ireland)
BORD GÁIS ASSETS: The name may be associated with natural gas, but with the “Big Switch” campaign, Bord Gáis launched… (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, November 25, 2011; Image: openhydro
Gazprom Says to Acquire Belarus Pipeline Operator
Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom will buy a Belarus pipeline operator and sign a new gas deal with Minsk on Friday, a move that will help… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 25, 2011; Image: beltransgaz
Vattenfall Reveals Plans for New Wind Farm in North Sea (Germany)
Vattenfall is planning to build an offshore wind farm off the island of Sylt in the North Sea, potentially providing half a million or more German households with electricity. The project is initially for some 576 MW but it can be further expanded. Construction is planned to start in 2014. Vattenfal
Vattenfall Reveals Plans for New Wind Farm in North Sea (Germany)
Vattenfall is planning to build an offshore wind farm off the island of Sylt in the North Sea, potentially providing half a million or more German households with electricity. The project is initially for some 576 MW but it can be further expanded. Construction is planned to start in 2014. Vattenfal
British-Dutch Study Makes Great Achievements on Coastal Development
Technology Foundation STW and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council are jointly funding a research project at the Universities of Twente, Aberdeen and Liverpool, for a feasible sand transport model within the coastal development. STW’s previous research in the British-Dutch proje
The Netherlands: Prysmian to Showcase its Expertise at EWEA Offshore 2011
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will present its latest full range of products and services for the wind power industry at “EWEA Offshore 2011”, the world’s largest offshore wind energy event that will take place in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) from