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Europe to Remain Leader in Offshore Wind Industry
The European offshore wind sector will continue to lead the world market for the foreseeable future, according to a new report showing that the region will have 75% of global installations in six years. Conducted by Pike Research, the report launched on Tuesday found revenues from offshore wind powe
Norway: Troll A Platform Running at Third of Capacity,Statoil Says
Norway’s Troll A natural gas platform is running at a third of capacity, or 40 million cubic metres per day, operator Statoil said on … Reported by: Victoria Klesty (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 13, 2011;
The Netherlands: Six Free Accessible Advanced Technology Conferences at Europort 2011
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its maritime expertise, advanced technology and innovative shipyards. Europort 2011 (8 till 11 November) is the place where this expertise, technology and innovation comes together. Innovative developments in ‘Advanced Technology’ in the various Dutch maritime
Russia Considers Aircraft Carrier Construction
Decision whether to build an aircraft carrier for Russian Navy will be made in six years, reports Interfax referring to Roman Trotsenko, president of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). “Layout of new Russian aircraft carrier is being currently formed. Decision on its construction will be mad
UK: HRH Prince Philip Visit to London Gateway Marks Milestone Week for DP World Team
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has made a historic visit to DP World London Gateway during a momentous week for the new port, following the official announcement that the new deep sea container terminal will open in the fourth quarter of 2013. The Duke was welcomed by Sir John
Ukraine to Sell Warships to Greece
One of the purposes of state visit to be paid by Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich to Greece will be bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, reports Radio Svoboda citing MP Anatoly Kinakh, the head of Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. “We have acquired wide experience in numero
Russia: Baltic Shipyard Secures Order for Two Platform Supply Vessels
JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) has placed an order for two platform supply vessels at St. Petersburg-based Baltic Shipyard. The… (PortNews) [mappress] Source: PortNews, October 13, 2011;
Russian, US Navies Begin Joint Anti-Terrorism Exercises
The Russian and the United States navies began joint anti-terrorism exercises near the Mariana Islands on Thursday, a Russian Pacific Fleet… (RIA) [mappress] Source: RIA, October 13, 2011;
Russia Pledges to Spend Billions on Development of Northern Sea Route
Russia is pledging to spend billions on icebreakers and search and rescue bases along the country’s Northern Sea route to help turn it into… (CBC News) [mappress] Source: CBC News, October 13, 2011;
Germany Wants West African Gas
Germany is planning to temporarily replace Nuclear Power Plants with coal and gas fired stations. And Europe’s largest economy hopes to… (businessdayonline) [mappress] Source: businessdayonline, October 13, 2011
Germany: Former Chief Naval Base to Become Deepwater Port
Germany’s chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million-euro ($1.3… By Niklas Magnusson (BusinessWeek) [mappress] Source: BusinessWeek, October 13, 2011;
Germany: Former Chief Naval Base to Become Deepwater Port
Germany’s chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million-euro … By Niklas Magnusson (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, October 13, 2011;
RWE Awards Second RWE Future Prize (Germany)
The RWE Group, based in Essen, has awarded its second “RWE Future Prize”. The prize honours outstanding academic work by graduates of engineering science, business administration and the natural sciences on the topic of “impetus for the energy world of tomorrow.” The RWE Future Prize is conferred fo
Norwegian O&G Production to Remain Unchanged Over Next 10 Years
Norwegian oil and gas production will probably remain unchanged over the coming decade, its Oil Directorate (NPD) said on Wednesday, as it… Source: Reuters [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 13, 2011;