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Russia to Start Construction on Third and Fourth Mistral in 2012
Contract for building of third and fourth Mistral-class landing ships will be signed in 2012, said Roman Trotsenko, the president of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). “The arms procurement order includes construction of third and fourth Mistral-class assault landing ships for Russian defense mi
Russia Postpones Sea Trials for Aircraft Carrier Admiral Gorshkov for Next Year
Sea trials of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which is getting a face-lift ahead of its induction in the Indian Navy, have been postponed… (HinduStanTimes) [mappress] Source: HinduStanTimes, October 17, 2011
Poland: PGNiG Looks to Invest in Shale Gas Refinery
Poland’s gas monopoly PGNiG is looking to invest in a new refinery which would enable it to process eventual shale gas flows. (Warsaw Business Journal) [mappress] Source: Warsaw Business Journal, October 17, 2011
More than 5 Pct of the World Fleet to Adopt LNG Propulsion by 2020
A ground breaking report published by the maritime cleantech market insight firm MEC Intelligence estimates more than 5% of the world fleet will adopt LNG propulsion by 2020 a huge growth considering less than 100 vessels presently. Best Option for Newbuilds Strict environment regulations requiring
LNG Propulsion on Ships: Can Penetrate More Than 5 Percent of Global Fleet
A ground breaking report published by the maritime cleantech market insight firm MEC Intelligence estimates more than 5% of the world fleet will adopt LNG propulsion by 2020 a huge growth considering less than 100 vessels presently. Best Option for Newbuilds Strict environment regulations requiring
Brighton Residents Give Their Opinion on Rampion Offshore Windfarm (UK)
Residents were asked for their views about a planned windfarm off the East Sussex coast at an open day in Brighton. (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, October 17, 2011
Russia: Gazprom Asks Putin Not to Apply Transfer-Pricing Controls
OAO Gazprom has asked Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin not to apply transfer-pricing controls to the gas export monopoly’s… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, October 17, 2011
Electricity from Wind Power Reaches 42,702 GWh (Spain)
Wind turbines operating in Spain show important seasonal behavior. Total electricity generated by wind power was more than 42,702 GWh. The promotion of renewable energies has been a stable national policy for several years. All political parties have similar policies regarding support of renewable e
I.M. Skaugen Posts 3Q 2011 Results (Norway)
The I.M. Skaugen Group (IMSK) announced third quarter 2011 results. The pre-tax result for 3Q11 was negative USD2 mill compared to zero result for 3Q10. The result of the 3Q11 on an EBITDA basis was USD8.4 mill compared to USD7.9 mill for the 3Q10. The pre-tax result was negative USD6 mill YTD 3Q11
Renewable ‘Gold Rush’ in Germany’s Depressed North-East
Renewable energy has created a “gold rush” atmosphere in Germany’s depressed north-east, giving the country’s poorhouse good jobs and great… By Erik Kirschbaum (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 17, 2011
Natural Power Helps Shetland Islands Council Map their Marine Renewable Resources (UK)
Natural Power’s marine renewables team have been working with Shetland Islands Council over the past 12 months to map their marine renewable resources as a follow on to the Council’s successful Marine Spatial Planning exercise and are looking forward to publishing the results in the spring of 2011.
Natural Power Helps Shetland Islands Council Map their Marine Renewable Resources (UK)
Natural Power’s marine renewables team have been working with Shetland Islands Council over the past 12 months to map their marine renewable resources as a follow on to the Council’s successful Marine Spatial Planning exercise and are looking forward to publishing the results in the spring of 2011.
ENI Restarts Greenstream Pipeline Between Libya and Italy
NOC (National Oil Corporation) Libya and Eni through Greenstream BV Libyan Branch, the gas transportation Joint Venture Company (NOC 50%, Eni 50%), have initiated testing activities for the release of natural gas into the Greenstream pipeline, which connects the treatment plant of Mellitah on the We
Iceland: Landeyjahofn Harbour Built in Wrong Place, Says Official
The trouble-hit Landeyjahofn harbour, built to shorten trips between the Westman Islands and the Icelandic mainland, was built in the wrong… (icenews) [mappress] Source: icenews, October 14, 2011;