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RWE Innogy Equips its Two Vessels with OCTOPUS-Onboard (Germany)
Two new build ‘Seabreeze’ windmill installation vessels shall be equipped with OCTOPUS-Onboard. The vessels shall be operated by NSB (Germany) in order to install windmills in the Nordsee Ost windfarm project for RWE Innogy. RWE Innogy pools the renewable energy expertise and power plants of the RWE
Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Critical Before 2020 (UK)
As offshore wind energy projects evolve and as developers, manufacturers and energy utilities continue to invest, a short-term reduction in costs is unrealistic if the sector is to realise its true potential. This is according to Intertek METOC, specialist marine consultancy that provides impartial
Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Critical Before 2020 (UK)
As offshore wind energy projects evolve and as developers, manufacturers and energy utilities continue to invest, a short-term reduction in costs is unrealistic if the sector is to realise its true potential. This is according to Intertek METOC, specialist marine consultancy that provides impartial
Turkmenistan Rejects Russian Claims on Gas Reserves
Turkmenistan has issued an angry response to Russian scepticism over the size of its natural gas reserves and reinforced its ambition to fin… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 21, 2011
The Netherlands: TAG Energy Solutions to Present its Offshore Wind Facility at EWEA Offshore 2011
TAG Energy Solutions, the North East England-based project management and construction company, will be exhibiting at EWEA Offshore 2011 for the first time following the completion of its £20million tubular foundation manufacturing facility for the offshore renewables sector (Stand 9328). CEO Alex D
The Netherlands: Seajacks to Exhibit at EWEA 2011
Seajacks will once again be part of the world’s largest Offshore Wind event, Exhibiting with over 460 other companies from across the Offshore Wind industry, there is expected to be over 7,500 participants over the 3 day conference. This internationally offshore wind energy event is set to be the bi
Russia: Gazprom to Boost Gas Consumption in Eastern Russia
The Gazprom Management Committee has approved the work done by Gazprom to implement the Eastern Gas Program. Special attention was paid to timely delivery of natural gas to Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in 2011. The following facilities have been put onstream: the first startup complex of the Sa
UK: LNG Tanker Umm Slal Scheduled at South Hook Terminal November 28
The Umm Slal LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 28, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic
LNG Tanker Umm Slal Scheduled at UK South Hook November 28
The Umm Slal LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 28, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic
Bulgaria, Turkey to Ink Gas Deal
Bulgaria and Turkey will sign a political accord to back the construction of a pipeline aimed to link the gas systems of the two neighbours… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 21, 2011; Image: government.bg
UK: Centrica, Statoil Sign Gas Sales Agreement
Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, today signed a strategic agreement with Statoil ASA for the supply of 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas to the UK. The 10 year, NBP-linked gas supply contract begins in 2015 and secures sufficient gas to meet around five per cent of total UK annual
Italy: Acquisition Strongly Boosts RINA Development Services
By taking control of the D’Appolonia Group, a global engineering consultancy, international classification society RINA has increased its group turnover by almost 50 per cent and significantly strengthened its expertise and range of services in the offshore and port development fields. Says Ugo Sale
Israel Chemicals to Pay Most of Cost for Southern Basin Dredging
The state and Israel Chemicals are nearing an agreement on funding the removal of salt from the southern basin of the Dead Sea, in an … By Yoram Gabison, Ora Coren and Rina Rozenberg (haaretz) [mappress] Source: haaretz, November 21, 2011;
BTC and WINDEA Working on Planning Tool for Offshore Wind Energy Sector (Germany)
The BTC Business Technology Consulting AG (BTC) and WINDEA Offshore GmbH & Co. KG (WINDEA) are willing to work together for an extensive planning and coordination tool for the offshore windenergy sector. The WINDEA with its domicile in Hamburg is currently working on a coordination tool for its serv