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Residents Oppose Giant Electricity Pylons in Waveney Valley (UK)
National Grid officials were warned that they faced a fight on their hands if they continued down a route which could see giant electricity… BY Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, October 24, 2011
Residents Oppose Giant Electricity Pylons in Waveney Valley (UK)
National Grid officials were warned that they faced a fight on their hands if they continued down a route which could see giant electricity… BY Adam Gretton (edp24) [mappress] Source: edp24, October 24, 2011
E.ON Demonstrates Offshore Wind Benefits for UK
E.ON has released new figures demonstrating the benefit offshore wind brings to the UK economy. The report based on E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth highlights that 32% of the development, manufacture and construction for the site was carried out by UK-based business. Dave Ro
Holland Shipyards Delivers Offshore Accommodation Vessel
After a mere 17 weeks, Holland Shipyards has delivered offshore accommodation vessel “Vivaldi” to her owner Wagenborg Offshore BV. During a short ceremony, held on Holland Shipyards’ premises, an approximate 400 people witnessed the delivery from Holland Shipyards BV, represented by Mr. Cor Hoogendo
UAE: Dubai Chamber Explores Dutch Investment Opportunities
H.E. Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, urged Dutch companies to take advantage of Dubai’s position as a leading business hub and gateway to growing Middle Eastern, Asian and African markets, during a Country Focus Briefing event at the organisation’s h
UK Prompt Gas Prices Up
British prompt gas prices traded slightly higher on Monday as the system was undersupplied despite… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 24, 2011
GEOSHIPS Exhibits at Prestigious Renewables Event for First Time (UK)
SeaHold GEOSHIPS Limited (GEOSHIPS), specialists in marine and subsea services, is reinforcing its focus on the renewables sector by exhibiting at RenewableUK in Manchester this week (October 25-27). Aberdeen-based GEOSHIPS was formed in 2003 and has a strong focus on offshore renewable energy proje
Russia: Poronaysk Port Set for Modernization
A port in Russia’s Far East is set for modernization thanks to China’s Dandong Port Group. The Chinese firm, based in northeast China’s… (Seatrade-Asia) [mappress] Source: Seatrade-Asia, October 24, 2011
Russia: Gazprom Seeks USD 800 Million Loan
OAO Gazprom, the world’s biggest gas producer, is seeking an $800 million loan, according to two people… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, October 24, 2011
Crown Estate’s New Project to Reduce Offshore Wind Power Costs (UK)
Last week’s renewable energy subsidy review once again emphasised the government’s commitment to driving investment in offshore wind energy. By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, October 24, 2011
Russia: Poronaysk Port Set for Modernization
A port in Russia’s Far East is set for modernization thanks to China’s Dandong Port Group. The Chinese firm, based in northeast China’s Lian… (seatrade-asia) [mappress] Source: seatrade-asia, October 24, 2011;
New Zealand: Belgium’s Ambassador Offers Support for Deep Sea Mining at Cook Islands
Belgium’s ambassador to the Cook Islands has concluded a ten-day visit offering support in the islands’ possible quest to explore deep sea m… (rnzi) [mappress] Source: rnzi, October 24, 2011;
UK: Fifth Type 45 Destroyer Built by BAE Systems Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage
Defender, the fifth Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems, has today set sail from the company’s Scotstoun shipyard to embark on her first stage sea trials off the west coast of Scotland. Exactly two years since her launch on 21 October 2009, Defender will spend approximately three weeks at sea, du
UK: South Hook Gets 200th LNG Tanker
Just two and a half years after receiving its commissioning cargo from Qatar, the South Hook Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal in Milford… (Gulf-Times) [mappress] Source: Gulf-Times, October 24, 2011;