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The Netherlands: Prime Minister Visits Damen Shipyards’ Head Office in Gorinchem
On Tuesday, November 22nd, Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Damen Shipyards’ Head Office in Gorinchem. The visit was motivated by Mr Rutte’s wish to stay continuously informed of current and future developments in the Dutch industry, especially the shipbuilding industry and the Dutch maritime clust
Belgium: LNG Tanker Al Jassasiya Scheduled at Zeebrugge Terminal December 8
The Al Jassasiya LNG tanker, with a capacity of 145,800 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal December 8, according to the Port of Zeebrugge website. The Zeebrugge LNG terminal is situated on a 30ha site in the outer port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. It is operated
UK Gas Slips
British prompt gas prices were down slightly on Wednesday morning as temperatures were expected to rise within the next 24 hours and … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 23, 2011; Image: uk national grid
Germany: Gazprom CEO, Bavarian PM Discuss Energy Cooperation
Munich hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Horst Seehofer, Bavarian Prime Minister. The meeting participants discussed the Russian-German cooperation deepening in the energy sector. In addition, the parties continued the dialog regarding p
EIB Funds Thanet Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide GBP150m of long-term funding to Vattenfall for the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm. With 100 wind turbines, each 115m tall, and a generating capacity of 300MW this is the largest offshore wind farm operating anywhere in the world. The wind farm, inaugurat
Exploiting Shale Gas Could Jeopardise UK Climate Commitments, Study Says
Researchers at Tyndall Manchester, in partnership with The Cooperative, today released an assessment of the environmental impact of shale gas expansion. The report, commissioned by The Cooperative, updates their January 2011 work. It finds that in the absence of a stringent global emissions cap, lar
The Netherlands: Marine Designs Exhibits at EWEA Offshore Event
The Marine Designs team are to attend the EWEA offshore event next week in Amsterdam. The three-day event, which takes place from the 19th November to the 1st December, is set to be the biggest and most vibrant ever with 8,000m2 of exhibition space, over 460 exhibitors and more than 7,500 participan
UNCTAD: Developing Countries Make Progress in International Seaborne Transport
The globalization of maritime businesses allows shipping companies to source from the most cost-efficient suppliers. This has led to the reduction of international transport costs, which directly benefits global merchandise trade, according to the latest UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport . Maritim
North East to Showcase its Expertise at Dutch Offshore Wind Event
THE region’s supply chain will be showcased this month at a major international conference. (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, November 23, 2011
North East to Showcase its Expertise at Dutch Offshore Wind Event
THE region’s supply chain will be showcased this month at a major international conference. (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, November 23, 2011
Awilco LNG Posts Q3 Results (Norway)
Norwegian based Awilco LNG reported third quarter 2011 results. Highlights Third Quarter • Awilco LNG ASA reported freight income of MUSD 12.3 (MUSD 1.6 in Q2) and EBITDA of MUSD -0.5 (MUSD -4.9 in Q2) • Awilco LNG ASA was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange as of 6 September • WilGas was as of 28 [&helli
Norway: Launching Ceremony of LNG-Powered Ship Held at Kleven Yard
Saturday November 19th, the LNG-powered ship Viking Prince was launched at Kleven Yard. Kleven Maritime is the leading supplier of gas-powered ships, with five ships delivered, and another three in the order book, including the Viking Prince. Eidesvik Offshore and Kleven Maritime constructed the wor
Germany Sets Example on Sustainable Energy
Germany doesn’t get much sunshine. Its coastlines are not huge. By Rose Simone (therecord) [mappress] Source: therecord, November 23, 2011; Image: alpha-ventus, November 05, 2009
Russia: FSUE Rosmorport Holds Expanded Meeting on Navigation Safety
FSUE “Rosmorport” has held an expanded meeting concerning the issues of navigation safety, accident risks prevention and reduction. With deputy General director of FSUE “Rosmorport” for navigation safety V.Y. Vanyukov in head, representatives of 14 enterprise branches and a Captain of the seaport of