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France: Brittany Regional Council Invests in Port of Brest Development
The French port of Brest is to benefit from a €25 million investment by its owner, the Brittany regional council, which focuses on enhancing… (ifw-net) [mappress] Source: ifw-net, November 25, 2011;
Norway: Cuts in Production Possible Due to Storm, Statoil Says
Norway’s Statoil stated that cuts or shutdowns in offshore production are possible over the upcoming weekend due to a big storm that is approaching the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Statoil’s spokesperson Ola Anders Skauby, said to Reuters that the company is evaluating its options and is considering
Farrans to Build Assembly Terminal at Belfast Harbour (UK)
A Ł50m investment by Belfast Harbour to develop a new terminal for the assembly of offshore wind turbines is providing a major boost for the Northern Ireland construction and aggregate sectors. The project, the largest ever in the Harbour’s 400-year history, will create 150 construction jobs and gen
Russia: EBRD OKs USD 155 Million Credit for Modernization of Rosmorport’s Fleet
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a $155 million credit to Rosmorport, the Bank said. The loan is granted for modernization of Rosmorport’s fleet of environmental service fleet; procurement of oil boom laying workboats, skimmers, vessels for collection of shipb
DTU, BAM Launch Danish-German Research Cooperation
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) wants to take the lead on development of offshore wind turbines and has launched Danish-German research cooperation. Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has launched an international research cooperation on offshore wind turbines together with its German siste
DTU, BAM Launch Danish-German Research Cooperation
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) wants to take the lead on development of offshore wind turbines and has launched Danish-German research cooperation. Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has launched an international research cooperation on offshore wind turbines together with its German siste
UK Gas Plunges
British prompt gas prices sank on Thursday, extending routs across European commodities led by carbon, coal and electricity as fears of … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 24, 2011; Image: uk national grid
UK: Milford Haven LNG Pipeline Work Delayed
Maximum natural gas send-out from the Milford Haven LNG terminals may not be possible until autumn 2012, marginally later than previously… (icis) [mappress] Source: icis, November 24, 2011; Image: dragon lng
The Netherlands: Sand Motor Shows Great Results at South-Holland Coast
The effect of the Sand Motor is quite evident from the beach, just south of The Hague. The construction of the artifical hook-shaped peninsulathe is almost completed. The principals of the project Rijkswaterstaat and the province of South Holland report that the north point has already started to mo
MAKE Consulting Strengthens its Offshore Wind Business (Denmark)
MAKE Consulting – a leading strategic advisor to the wind power industry – enhances its offshore wind intelligence and advisory offerings. Through stronger offshore wind experience, a tailored research concept, and the addition of a known offshore wind specialist – Kaj Lindvig – MAKE Consulting is p
Buss Attends Dutch Offshore Wind Power Event
Buss will be presenting itself and its offshore activities at the world’s largest trade fair for offshore wind power, the 2011 EWEA OFFSHORE in Amsterdam, from 29 November until 1 December. The port services provider has business locations on the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts, which are ideally su
Korea Gas Technology Interested in Romania LNG Terminal
Korea Gas Technology Corporation is interested in constructing a multi-billion euros LNG plant in Romania, Reuters and other media reported today. Korea Gas Technology Corporation is a subsidiary of KOGAS, world’s largest corporate buyer of liquefied natural gas. Romania, together with Georgia and A
Narec Looking for Partner to Participate in Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstrator Project (UK)
Narec expects to run a concession tender process to choose project partners to deliver the maximum benefit to industry commensurate with appropriate public procurement rules. They are now engaging with the market regarding the concession opportunity and their initial proposal on structure is to offe
Wave Power Machine Celebrates First Anniversary Since Grid Connection (UK)
The world’s first wave power machine to be sold to a utility company has celebrated its first anniversary since grid connection at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) with a series of technical achievements and no lost time incidents. The E.ON machine was installed in October 2010. Since then a