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The Netherlands: Jumbo Exhibits at EWEA Offshore 2011
Jumbo will exhibit at EWEA Offshore 2011 in Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands. EWEA Offshore will take place from Tuesday 29th of November until Thursday 1st of December 2011. This internationally offshore wind energy event is set to be the biggest and most vibrant ever. EWEA Offshore focuses on the in
LNG Shippers Face New Pirate Threat (Italy)
Gas shippers must tackle growing threats to trade as naval containment of piracy falters and surging global demand spurs traffic through hig… (arabnews) [mappress] Source: arabnews, November 18, 2011; Image: yemen lng
France: Officials Seek Bidders for Port of Rouen Dredging Project
Grand port maritime de Rouen has announced tender for dredging and disposal works at Port of Rouen. Dredging works in the navigation channel of the Port of Rouen including mining (dredging) and transport to transit sites or to authorised land disposal sites. Overall aim of works will be to level the
Energi Coast to Showcase Strengths of Region’s Supply Chain at Event in Holland
North East Renewable Energies Group, Energi Coast, will showcase the strengths of the region’s supply chain at a major international… (bdaily) [mappress] Source: bdaily, November 18, 2011; Image: tagenergysolutions
Centrica Non-Executive Director to Step Down (UK)
Centrica plc announced that Dame Helen Alexander, a Non-Executive Director of Centrica and Chairman of Centrica’s Remuneration Committee, will step down from the Board of Centrica with effect from 31 December 2011. Dame Helen joined the Board in January 2003. Lesley Knox will replace Dame Helen as C
The Netherlands: Bringing Down Costs of Offshore Wind Supply Chain
With less than two weeks to go until the European Wind Energy Association’s OFFSHORE 2011 conference and exhibition, EWEA found out what Heiko Ross from Windreich and Erwin Coolen from OutSmart will be discussing at their session… Why is offshore wind energy expensive compared to onshore wind energy
LNG Tanker ‘Arctic Discoverer’ Sails from Norway to Dominican Republic
The latest LNG cargo to be loaded at Norway’s liquefaction train at Hammerfest has been dispatched to Boca Chica, the first Snohvit cargo to… (ArgusMedia) [mappress] Source: ArgusMedia, November 18, 2011; Image: K Line
Zvezdochka Shipyard to Start Construction of Russian Navy New Transport Ship
New transport ship for Russian Navy will be laid down at JSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center early in Dec 2011, told a source in defense industry to Central Navy Portal. Project 20180TV will constitute an armament support ship. According to some sources, it will be used to supply the newest Borei-clas
Norwegian LNG Cargo on Way to Dominican Republic
The latest LNG cargo to be loaded at Norway’s liquefaction train at Hammerfest has been dispatched to Boca Chica, the first Snohvit cargo to… (argusmedia) [mappress] Source: argusmedia, November 18, 2011; Image: k line
NOVATEK Sends Another Tanker Via Northern Sea Route
OAO NOVATEK has announced today that the Tanker “Perseverance”, carrying 60 thousand tons of the Company’s stable gas condensate, has passed through the Bering Strait and into the Pacific Ocean. The Perseverance has become the ninth high-tonnage tanker in the 2011 navigational period to transport NO
Russia: Northern Fleet Rescuers Find Cargo Ship Lost in Storm
Participants of search operation in the morning of Nov 16 detected dry cargo ship Kapitan Kuznetsov lost the day before in the White Sea; the ship took the ground in severe gale. The crew suffered insignificantly, only two men got slight head injuries. The accident possibly occurred since the crew h
Ukraine Close to Sign Russia Gas Deal
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said on Thursday negotiations with Russia on gas supplies were going on and it was too early to talk… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 18, 2011; Image: gazprom
Wartsila in Advanced Talks to Acquire Hamworthy (Finland)
Wärtsilä confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with Hamworthy regarding a 825 pence per ordinary share cash offer. The potential offer is likely to assume that no further dividend will be paid but, if a dividend is paid, Wärtsilä’s offer will be reduced by the amount of that dividend. The Boa
Golar LNG Provides Dividend Information (Bermuda)
Golar LNG will be trading ex-dividend of a total dividend of $0.30 per share on December 8, 2011. The record date is December 12, 2011 and the dividend will be paid on or about December 22, 2011. [mappress] LNG World News Staff, November 18, 2011; Image: Golar LNG