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RasGas Says Nuclear Shutdowns to Boost European LNG Demand
Germany’s decision to shutdown its nuclear power plants will drive European demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) as energy shortfalls emer… (dailystar) [mappress] Source: dailystar, November 15, 2011; Image: rasgas
Russia: Governor Reveals Plan for New Terminal at Kholmsk Port
According to Sakhalin regional governor Alexander Khoroshav a new coal terminal will be built in the port of Kholmsk. The facility’s … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 15, 2011;
UK: Liverpool to Get New Mersey River Terminal
Liverpool’s new £210m river terminal is set to go ahead after port bosses secured vital investment to dredge the Mersey. Sefton Council … (liverpoolecho) [mappress] Source: liverpoolecho, November 15, 2011;
The Netherlands: BMO to Give Presentation at EWEA’s Offshore Wind Conference
BMO Offshore will give a presentation on the benefits of on-site measurements during EWEA’s Offshore Wind Conference in Amsterdam. The presentation entitled: ‘Offshore Wind Project Risks: Experience, Assessment and Reduction’ will be delivered by BMO’s commercial director Bart Ummels on Thursday, de
The Netherlands: BMO to Give Presentation at EWEA’s Offshore Wind Conference
BMO Offshore will give a presentation on the benefits of on-site measurements during EWEA’s Offshore Wind Conference in Amsterdam. The presentation entitled: ‘Offshore Wind Project Risks: Experience, Assessment and Reduction’ will be delivered by BMO’s commercial director Bart Ummels on Thursday, de
UK: BG Makes Changes to Board and Executive Committee
BG Group announced today changes to its Board and Group Executive Committee (GEC). These changes, effective immediately, will ensure BG Group continues to deliver its growth plans and will enhance succession planning at the Executive level. Chris Finlayson will become an Executive Director and Mana
Lorentzen Says LNG Tanker Rates to Rise on Trinidad Cargoes
Demand for tankers that haul liquefied natural gas is set to climb as much as 3 percent as Trinidad and Tobago ships more cargoes to Europe… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 15, 2011
The Netherlands: Braveheart Shipping Orders New Vessel from Javelin International
Braveheart Shipping has ordered a new offshore wind support vessel from Javelin International to extend its operations … (breakbulk) [mappress] Source: breakbulk, November 15, 2011; Image: braveheartshipping
UK: Group Urges People to Sign Petition for Future of Lincolnshire’s Marine Conservation Zones
A conservation group in Lincolnshire has urged people to sign a petition opposing possible government reductions in the number of proposed… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, November 15, 2011;
ENI to Invest USD 50 Billion in Mozambique Gas
Italian group ENI plans to invest US$50 billion in developing the natural gas reserves discovered in Mozambique with a view to exporting the… (macauhub) [mappress] Source: macauhub, November 14, 2011; Image: eni
UK Spot Gas Prices Climb 7 Percent
British spot gas rose more than 7 percent on Monday morning as exports to mainland Europe increased and supply fell short of demand, while c… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 14, 2011; Image: uk national grid
AREG’s Exhibitor Space Running Out Fast for All-Energy 2012 (UK)
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) today said that exhibitor space and sponsorship opportunities on Aberdeen City and Shire’s pavilion at All-Energy 2012 is already fast running out – more than six months before the UK’s largest renewable energy trade exhibition and conference is set to open. Th
AREG’s Exhibitor Space Running Out Fast for All-Energy 2012 (UK)
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) today said that exhibitor space and sponsorship opportunities on Aberdeen City and Shire’s pavilion at All-Energy 2012 is already fast running out – more than six months before the UK’s largest renewable energy trade exhibition and conference is set to open. Th
G20 Leaders Support IEA Deployment of Clean Energy Report (France)
While positive progress has been made with clean energy technologies, the world is still largely dependent on fossil fuels to satisfy growth in global energy demand The leaders of the G20 group of industrialised nations, who met at a summit in Cannes on 3-4 November, endorsed a new IEA report entitl