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Belgium: LNG Carrier Due at Zeebrugge Terminal Next Week
The Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas terminal in Belgium will receive a delivery of the fuel next week, according to the port’s website… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 23, 2011; Image: fluxys
Residents Support Vestas Wind Turbine Factory (UK)
The creation of local jobs is one of the priorities to come out at a consultation on the proposed Vestas wind turbine factory. (kentonline) [mappress] Source: kentonline, November 23, 2011; Image: vestas
Russia: Shtokman Decision May Be Delayed to 2012
An investment decision on the Gazprom-led Shtokman gas project off Russia’s Arctic may be delayed until early next year, according to … (themoscowtimes) [mappress] Source: themoscowtimes, November 23, 2011; Image: shtokman
Wartsila Completes Bit Viking Conversion (Finland)
The unique fuel conversion of the product tanker ‘Bit Viking’, from heavy fuel oil to gas operation, has been finalised and in October the vessel was handed over to Tarbit Shipping. The re-commissioned vessel is operated by Statoil along the Norwegian coastline, and the conversion carried out by Wär
Spain: Enagas Takes Out EUR 200 Million Loan with EIB
Enagás has signed a €200Mn tranche of the €1Bn loan taken out with the EIB in 2008 to finance its 2007-2011 Investment Plan. The conditions of the tranche has are optimal regarding both maturity and financial cost. The repayment term is for a period of up to 20 years, with a five-year grace period,
Renewable Energy Supply to Reach 30 pct Until 2030, Says National Grid (UK)
Britain’s total energy supply from renewable sources is set to double to more than 30 percent between 2020 and 2030… By Henning Gloystein and Oleg Vukmanovic (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 23, 2011
Gazprom, Srbijagas Commission Banatski Dvor UGS
Led by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee the Company’s delegation paid a visit to the Republic of Serbia Monday. As part of the visit, a working meeting took place between Alexey Miller and Boris Tadiс, President of the Republic of Serbia. The parties discussed the cooperat
The Netherlands: Positive Ecological Impact of Offshore Wind Turbines
A recent study by Dutch scientists into the impact on the local ecology of an offshore windfarm has found that it was… (utilityweek) [mappress] Source: utilityweek, November 23, 2011
UK: Type 45 Destroyer Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Defender, the Navy’s fifth state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer, has successfully completed her first set of sea trials, with her speed, manoeuvrability, sensors and weapons having been tested over three weeks off Scotland. The £1bn warship is the fifth of six built for the Royal Navy, and following t
Bluewater Secures Demonstration Site for its Floating Tidal Energy Converter (UK)
Leading Dutch offshore energy company Bluewater Energy Services has secured a tidal demonstration berth at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) for demonstration of its floating Tidal Energy Converter, BlueTEC. Bluewater has successfully completed its development and design phase including model
Israel Steps Up Naval Patrols Around Gas Fields
Israel has gradually boosted naval patrols around its east Mediterranean natural gas fields for fear of guerrilla attacks and as maritime… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 22, 2011;
Offshore Wind, Good Answer for Scotland
SCOTLAND is the natural home to offshore renewable energy, with their abundant natural resources and long heritage… By Johanna Yates (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, November 22, 2011
UK: Port of Southampton Development Plan Hits Legal Challenge
Consent for an £80m upgrade of Southampton’s container port has been withdrawn for reassessment after legal action from its largest… (thisishampshire) [mappress] Source: thisishampshire, November 22, 2011
Foster Wheeler Appoints Michelle Davies as General Counsel
Foster Wheeler AG announced today that Michelle Davies, 51, has been named as General Counsel, effective November 1, 2011. She assumes the position after having served as Acting General Counsel since January 1, 2010. She assumes the role of General Counsel in addition to her responsibility as Corpor