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LNG Carrier Due at UK South Hook October 28
The Al Mafyar LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal October 28, 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
LNG Carrier Due at UK South Hook October 28
The Al Mafyar LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal October 28, 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
A&P Tyne in ‘Super Group’ to Demonstrate Region’s Ability in Offshore Renewable Industry (UK)
A&P TYNE is part of a newly-launched North East “Super Group” formed to tell global business just how deep the region’s talent pool is in the growth area of renewable energy. The influential band of companies – united under the name Energi Coast – aim to demonstrate the region’s ability to service t
A&P Tyne in ‘Super Group’ to Demonstrate Region’s Ability in Offshore Renewable Industry (UK)
A&P TYNE is part of a newly-launched North East “Super Group” formed to tell global business just how deep the region’s talent pool is in the growth area of renewable energy. The influential band of companies – united under the name Energi Coast – aim to demonstrate the region’s ability to service t
Russia Aims to Invest USD 225 Billion in Offshore Exploration by 2030
Russia hopes to invest up to $225 billion in offshore oil and gas exploration through 2030 and may introduce tax breaks to attract foreign… Source: News.com.au [mappress] Source: news.com.au, October 21, 2011;
UK Prompt Gas Dips
British prompt gas prices dipped on Friday morning as weaker demand ahead of the weekend and… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 21, 201
Germany: HPA Announces Plan for Harbour Sediment Removal
Hamburg Port Authority has announced plan for transfer of treated sludge from dredged harbours. Sludge to be removed to Francop and to be added to previously dredged mud from Hamburg and surrounding waters. It is planned to carry out the following work in an open process which will comprise: – Depos
UK: Officials Plan Teesport Dredging Project
PD Teesport Limited has announced early information about works relate to the strengthening of Teesport No1 quay to allow deepening of the berth. Project also include dredging works associated with the Teesport’s No. 1 quay upgrade and deepening project located on the south western edge of Tees Dock
Spectrum Releases Detailed Datasets for Licensing Round Offshore Iceland
Multi-Client seismic specialists, Spectrum, have released details of over 10,000 km of 2D Multi-Client seismic data located over the Dreki/Jan Mayen Ridge (JMR) area offshore the north-eastern coast of Iceland. These datasets are situated within the acreage being offered by the National Energy Autho
Belgium: EC to Addopt Trans-European Transport Network Proposals
Europe’s inland port infrastructure looks set to benefit from the European Commission’s (EC) decision to adopt Trans-European… (PortWorld) [mappress] Source: PortWorld, October 21, 2011
Belgium: EC to Adopt Trans-European Transport Network Proposals
Europe’s inland port infrastructure looks set to benefit from the European Commission’s (EC) decision to adopt Trans-European Transport Netw… (portworld) [mappress] Source: portworld, October 21, 2011;
MCT Response to ROC Banding Review (UK)
Andrew Tyler of MCT, the developer of the world’s only operational full-scale commercial tidal current turbine, has responded to the ROC banding review issued by the Department for Energy and Climate Change: “We welcome the Government’s decision to offer the marine industry the level of support that
EIB Grants EUR 150 Million Loan to Wartsila (Finland)
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 150 million loan to Wärtsilä to finance the company’s research, development and innovation activities in several European countries. Wärtsilä will invest the funds during 2011-2012 in research activities aimed at further developing the company’s e
Italy: Carlo Bergamini-Class Frigate Starts Sea Trials
Sea trials of new Italian Carlo Bergamini-class frigate (FREMM project) have been started, reported Italian Navy. The new frigate is designed for antiaircraft/antiship/antisubmarine warfare, delivering strikes upon enemy ships at sea and at basing sites, fire support of landing operations, destructi