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Turkmen Gas Business in Growth Mode, Says GCA
An independent auditor ranked Turkmenistan’s South Iolotan gas field as the world’s second-largest and raised its reserve estimate… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 14, 2011
Germany: Gassco Awards FEED Update Contract to Ramboll
Gassco AS has awarded a pre-engineering update (FEED Update) contract to Ramboll Oil & Gas, Denmark for upgrade of the Norsea Gas Terminal (NGT) in northern Germany. The contract is important for the level of quality in the decision making process and it has great significance for the implementation
Bluemull Tidal Power Array Step Closer to Reality (UK)
The world’s first community-owned tidal power turbine has taken a step closer with the granting of a lease to use part of the seabed between… by John Robertson (shetlandtimes) [mappress] Source: shetlandtimes, October 14, 2011
UGI Acquires Shell’s LPG Distribution Businesses in Europe
UGI Corporation today reported that it has acquired Shell’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution businesses in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Due to the confidentiality provisions of the purchase agreement, terms of the transactio
TAG CEO to Speak at RenewableUK 2011
Alex will speak at the Offshore Seminar: Project Delivery Session at 11.30am and will discuss how an alliance contracting strategy can minimise the cost of offshore wind projects. RenewableUK 2011, which takes place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, is one of the leading annual renewable
Albania: FST Conducts Hydrographic Survey in Durres Harbor
Fleet Survey Team (FST) is conducting a hydrographic survey in the harbor of Durres, Albania, its approaches and anchorages in a cooperative survey with the Albanian government. FST deployed a seven-person survey team, comprised of both military and civilian surveyors, and a nine-meter survey vessel
Albania: FST Conducts Hydrographic Survey in Durres Harbor
Fleet Survey Team (FST) is conducting a hydrographic survey in the harbor of Durres, Albania, its approaches and anchorages in a cooperative survey with the Albanian government. FST deployed a seven-person survey team, comprised of both military and civilian surveyors, and a nine-meter survey vessel
UK: Falck Nutec Announces Safety Training Centre in Billingham
An Industrial training company has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in its Tees Valley centre to ensure the safety of workers in the… By Andy Richardson (TheNorthernEcho) [mappress] Source: TheNorthernEcho, October 14, 2011;
Severnaya Verf Shipyard to Deliver New Stealth Corvette to Russian Navy
St. Petersburg’s Severnaya Verf shipyard will deliver a new stealth corvette to the Russian Navy at an official ceremony on Friday… (RIA) [mappress] Source: RIA, October 14, 2011;
Emir to Make his First Official Visit to Poland
The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will make his first official visit to Poland, a strategic trade and investment destination in Europe, next week. During the two-day visit of the Emir and a high profile delegation trade and investment agreements are set to be signed between the two coun
HUSUM WindEnergy 2014 Going as Planned (Germany)
HUSUM WindEnergy 2014 will go ahead as planned. This statement by Messe Husum & Congress thus directly contradicts reports that the world’s leading wind industry trade fair, which has been held in Husum since 1989, will be moving to Hamburg in 2014. Husum considers the method used by VDMA Power Syst
HUSUM WindEnergy 2014 Going as Planned (Germany)
HUSUM WindEnergy 2014 will go ahead as planned. This statement by Messe Husum & Congress thus directly contradicts reports that the world’s leading wind industry trade fair, which has been held in Husum since 1989, will be moving to Hamburg in 2014. Husum considers the method used by VDMA Power Syst
UK: Aberdeen Harbour Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Aberdeen Harbour Board has been recognised for its major contribution to the North-east economy as it received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Northern Star Business Awards. The accolade was presented to Aberdeen Harbour Board chairman, Chris Lloyd and chief executive Colin Parker, by
Offshore Energy 2011 Exhibition & Conference: Great Business in Amsterdam
Navingo BV, organizer of Offshore Energy 2011, looks back at a very successful edition of Offshore Energy in the Amsterdam RAI. 5121 unique visitors1 (compared to 4026 in 2010) with over 30 nationalities from all over the world, like Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, Italy, the United States