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Restrictions on Access to Working Area Takes Effect (Denmark)
As of 1 November 2011, the naval authorities have formally approved the area around Anholt Offshore Wind Farm to be a ‘restricted area at sea’. This means that as of 1 November 2011, navigation, anchoring, fishing, diving and works at the seabed, which are not related to the construction of the wind
Russia: Okskaya Shipyard Lays Keel for New Volga-Balt’s Product Carrier
Okskaya Shipyard laid keel for 6.900dwt product carrier of project RST27 ordered by Volga-Balt Tanker (a Volga Fleet Tanker subsidiary), UCL… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, November 2, 2011
The Netherlands: Hertel Presents its Offshore Wind Farm Expertise at EWEA
Hertel’s offshore wind farm services team are taking part in EWEA, the world’s largest offshore wind event. The team use custom designed access systems through a combination of rope access techniques, modular platforms, netting systems and scaffolding. Multi-disciplined operatives are trained and ex
Foster Wheeler Q3 Net Income Drops (Switzerland)
Foster Wheeler AG today reported net income for the third quarter of 2011 of $36.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared with $51.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010. Net income in both quarterly periods was impacted by asbestos-related gains and provisions. E
Roofing Ceremony of Operation and Maintenance Building (Denmark)
The establishment of the future operation and maintenance facilities has now come so far that flag and garland could be hoisted on the communication tower to mark the roofing ceremony. Approx 30 workmen, representatives from the harbour, consultants and DONG Energy’s project group were present. Thom
Roofing Ceremony of Operation and Maintenance Building (Denmark)
The establishment of the future operation and maintenance facilities has now come so far that flag and garland could be hoisted on the communication tower to mark the roofing ceremony. Approx 30 workmen, representatives from the harbour, consultants and DONG Energy’s project group were present. Thom
UK Spot Gas Prices Down 18 Percent
British spot gas prices fell 18 percent on Wednesday morning as Norway nearly doubled supplies while warm weather weighed on demand and pack… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, November 2, 2011
NIGEC Says No Swiss Ban on Gas Purchase from Iran
Managing director of the National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC), Hossein Bidarmaghz has rejected Western media allegations that the Swiss EGL Company has imposed a ban on the purchase of natural gas from Iran. He went on to say that, technical issues are the main reason behind the delayed sales
Screening for Deep-lying Stones at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)
The relocation of the approx 5,000 stones at the surface of the seabed, which may cause problems to the wind turbine and cable installation, is well underway. However, a number of planned wind turbine positions are presently being screened with advanced sonar equipment to unveil any critical stones
Nord Stream Inauguration to be Held Next Week (Germany)
On Tuesday November 8, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel – together with President Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Ministers of France François Fillon and the Netherlands Mark Rutte and EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger – will formally inaugurate the first of Nord Stream’s twin 1,224 kilometre g
The Netherlands: Orange Blue Terminal Holds Great Potential for Transnational Cooperation
On 1 November, Lower Saxony’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Transportation, Jörg Bode, visited the Orange Blue Terminal in Eemshaven, in which the Buss Group has a majority interest, as part of a two-day official visit. Accompanied by some 25 representatives of business and industry, the m
Russia: State Commission Accepts Second Tug
On Oct 21, 2011 state commission accepted the second Project 705B harbor tug RB-10 (serial number 002) built by Astrakhan Ship Repair Plant (affiliate of JSC Zvezdochka). Project 705B was developed by JSC Vympel Design Bureau (Nizhny Novgorod). First ship of this project (serial number 001) harbor t
DJURS Ensures More than USD 18m in Local Orders for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)
At present, 15 of the 26 member companies, which have joined the industrial network DJURS Wind Power, have been awarded orders in connection with Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The order value has already exceeded DKK 100 million, and this means that a large part of the investment in Anholt Offshore Win
Norway: Subsea 7 Expects 2012 to be Year of Progress
Norwegian offshore oilfield engineer Subsea 7 posted lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with results still hit by marg… By Victoria Klesty (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, November 2, 2011