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Spain: Gas Natural Net Profit at 1.11 Billion EUR
Spanish utility Gas Natural Fenosa met analysts forecasts on Tuesday with little change to nine month profits from a year ago, as solid grow… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 8, 2011; Image: gas natural
The Netherlands: Archaeologists Find Habitation Sites in Port of Rotterdam
The site of what is now Rotterdam’s Yangtzehaven was inhabited by humans in the Middle Stone Age. At a depth of 20 metres, in the sea bed, unique underwater archaeological investigation found traces of bone, flint and charcoal from around 7000 BC. These finds are the very first scientific proof that
Drewry: October Spot LNG Rates Jump
The cost of shipping supplies of liquefied natural gas under short-term, or spot, contracts almost tripled in October compared with a year e… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 8, 2011
UK: LNG Carrier Due at South Hook Next Week
The Lijmiliya LNG carrier, with a capacity of 263,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 14, 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
Anholt Offshore Wind Farm Gets Local Port Agency (Denmark)
Local Port Agency Oestship – 100% owned by Blue Water Shipping – is to act as port agent and 24/7 one-point-of-contact for the operators for the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Grenaa. “Grenaa is to be used as the main port of operation and we are the one-point-of-entry for all marine related services
India: JNPT, Venice Port Authority Sign MoU
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Venice Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Chennai yesterday in the presence of the Union Minister of Shipping Shri G. K. Vasan. JNPT was represented by Shri L.Radhakrishnan, Chairman, JNPT and the Venice Port Authority was represented
Russia: Sovcomflot Considers Participating in Gas Production Projects
Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot is considering the possibility of taking part in projects to produce gas and operate drill r… (prime-tass) [mappress] Source: prime-tass, November 8, 2011; Image: sovcomflot
New Dawn for Kirkcaldy Harbour (UK)
Kirkcaldy Harbour was officially re-opened to commercial ships on October 18 after a 20 year gap. The harbour, owned by Forth Ports, is once… (fifetoday) [mappress] Source: fifetoday, November 7, 2011
The Netherlands: Wartsila Opens New Central Distribution Centre
Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets, inaugurates its new spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, on Monday 7 November 2011. The Central Distribution Centre is to be inaugurated by Wärtsilä’s President & CEO Björn Rosen
UK Prompt Gas Prices Rise
British prompt gas prices rose more than 5 percent on Monday morning as supply fell short of demand while lower temperatures boosted gas bur… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 7, 2011
Proposed Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Christchurch (UK)
CONCERNS over proposals to develop a huge new wind farm off local waters are gathering pace in Christchurch… (bournemouthecho) [mappress] Source: bournemouthecho, November 07, 2011;
Fairstar Inks USD 167 Million Bank Facility (The Netherlands)
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has signed a Facility Agreement with DNB Nor, ING and HSH Nordbank. The Facility provides financing to retire the Company’s current indebtedness with HSH Nordbank and ABN AMRO, fund the final payments due for the construction of the 50,000DWT semi-submersible ves
Russia: Gazprom Says Shtokman Construction to Start in 2012
Construction of the onshore infrastructure for the Shtokman gas field will start in Teriberka in 2012, says General Director of Gazprom Doby… (barentsobserver) [mappress] Source: barentsobserver, November 7, 2011; Image: shtokman
Delek, Ratio Find Gas Off Israel
Gas exploration partnerships Avner, Delek Drilling and Ratio reported Sunday that the Dolphin 1 drilling site, situated 110 kilometers off t… (ynetnews) [mappress] Source: ynetnews, November 7, 2011; Image: noble energy