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The Netherlands: Bas Borsje Receives IADC Young Authors Award 2011
An IADC Best Paper Award for a Young Author under the age of 35 was presented to Bas Borsje at the CEDA Dredging Days in Rotterdam on November 11, 2011, for the paper “Biogeomorphological Interactions on a Nourished Tidal Flat: Lessons Learned from Building with Nature”. Tidal flats are valuable hab
Golar LNG Posts USD 219.2 Million in Q3 Operating Revenues (Bermuda)
Golar LNG today announced interim results for the period ended September 30, 2011. Highlights Golar LNG reports consolidated net income of $13.7 million and consolidated operating income of $45.5 million for the third quarter of 2011 Golar LNG announces an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.3
Mainstream Hosts Public Meeting on Proposed GBP 1.2 Billion Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
COUNTY residents are invited to have their say, at an exhibition in Spott later this month, on a proposed £1.2 billion offshore wind farm in the outer Forth estuary. By Kirsty Gibbins (eastlothiancourier) [mappress] Source: eastlothiancourier, November 17, 2011; Image: neartnagaoithe
Russia: Gazprom CEO, Indian Ambassador Discuss LNG Supplies
The Gazprom headquarters hosted yesterday a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Ajai Malhotra, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation. The parties discussed the main areas of the Russian-In
Voith Hydro Wavegen Hand Over Wave Power Plant into Commercial Operation (UK)
Voith Hydro Wavegen, the Inverness-based marine energy company, has cause to celebrate after successfully handing over the world’s first full life wave power plant into commercial operation. An emerging industry, marine energy has a number of prototypes and small scale devices being tested in variou
Angola LNG to Open UK Office
The Angola LNG partners will establish an office in the UK to market spot, mid-term and long-term volumes from the 5.2m tonnes per annum (mt… (icis) [mappress] Source: icis, November 17, 2011; Image: angola lng
Russia: Gazprom to Invest USD 51 Billion This Year
Russian energy giant Gazprom may become a world leader in capital expenditures in the oil and gas sector this year as its 2011 investment is… (RIA Novosti) [mappress] Source: RIA Novosti, November 17, 2011; Image: Gazprom
Fendercare Announces Plans for Second Facility in Great Yarmouth (UK)
Following the successful launch of its first Renewable Energy Support Base (RESB) in Lyness, Orkney in 2010 to support leading wave and tidal developers, Fendercare Marine, a member of James Fisher & Sons plc, today announces its commitment to open a second offshore marine energy O&M facility in Gre
Community Consultations for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck (UK)
Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank Zone, potentially the world’s largest wind energy project, announces its first community consultation events to present proposals for its first development: Dogger Bank Creyke Beck. Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is planned to connect into the national grid
Community Consultations for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck (UK)
Forewind, development partner for the Dogger Bank Zone, potentially the world’s largest wind energy project, announces its first community consultation events to present proposals for its first development: Dogger Bank Creyke Beck. Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is planned to connect into the national grid
UK: CHC Concerned Over National Planning Policy Framework Plan
There are fears new buildings could sprout up across the Chichester Harbour area ‘without due regard to its quality or location’ after the … (chichester) [mappress] Source: chichester, November 17, 2011;
Hengeler Mueller Advises DONG Energy on Borkum Riffgrund West 1 Acquisition (Germany)
Hengeler Mueller advises DONG Energy on acquisition of project rights for offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 DONG Energy has acquired the project rights for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund West 1 from Energiekontor AG. The wind farm could potentially consist of up to 80 turbines with
Suzlon Plans Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility (UK)
Wind turbine maker Suzlon will set up offshore wind energy projects in the UK, and plans to build a manufacturing facility on the coast to… (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, November 17, 2011; Image: suzlon
Scottish Enterprise Releases Paper on Offshore Wind Power Generation in Scotland
Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power gen