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Germany: RWE, Gazprom Agree to Continue JV Talks
After a series of constructive meetings during the past few weeks, RWE and Gazprom have agreed to continue their talks on a possible joint venture intensively. Alexey Miller, Gazprom Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee, and Jürgen Großmann, CEO of RWE AG, decided this on the occasion of a
London Array Calls for Reinforcements to Meet 2012 Deadline (UK)
Two 1,260-tonne substations have been installed, monopiles are being sunk and cables buried. By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, October 06, 2011
Green Power Manx Group Hosts Tidal Power Presentation (UK)
A PUBLIC presentation on tidal power will take place at the Broadway Cinema, Douglas, next week. (iomtoday) [mappress] Source: iomtoday, October 06, 2011
Gazprom Gets USD 867 Million from Naftogaz for September Gas (Ukraine)
Ukraine’s national oil and gas company Naftogaz Ukrainy has transferred around $867 million to OJSC Gazprom as full settlement for gas… (kyivpost) [mappress] Source: kyivpost, October 6, 2011
PowerWind to Exhibit at RenewableUK 2011 (UK)
With the slogan: “We call it community-scale. You will say it’s energy for your farm, school, business.” they will be exhibiting at RenewableUK 2011 in Manchester from 25 to 27 October, and showcasing their efficient onshore solutions for community-scale projects. The star of our stand is the PowerW
Azerbaijan Evaluates Gas Pipeline Bids
Azerbaijan has already started considering the three bids it received from pipeline groups to take Shah Deniz gas to Europe, and the… (platts) [mappress] Source: platts, October 6, 2011
Ukraine Invites Austrian Companies to Participate in LNG Terminal Construction
Ukraine invites Austrian companies to take part in the implementation of the project on construction of the LNG terminal, Prime Minister… (ukranews) [mappress] Source: ukranews, October 6, 2011
Hatlapa Extends Product Portfolio for Offshore Support Vessels by Acquiring Triplex AS (Germany)
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
Hatlapa Extends Product Portfolio for Offshore Support Vessels by Acquiring Triplex AS (Germany)
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
Eneco Listens to Public Views on Proposed Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
DEVELOPERS behind a scheme to build a giant wind farm off the Isle of Wight say they are listening to the public’s views – and could… (dailyecho) [mappress] Source: dailyecho, October 06, 2011
The Netherlands: Inauguration of Noble Globetrotter I at Schiendam
Noble Corp inaugurated the Noble Globetrotter I ultra-deepwater drillship at Huisman’s new production hall in Schiedam, the Netherlands, on 1 October. The drillship, which was designed around Huisman’s multipurpose tower (MPT), is on schedule to be delivered later this year. It will then mobilize to
Cyprus Prepares Legislation to Allow Armed Guards on Board Ships
Cyprus is preparing legislation that will allow armed guards to board merchant ships to protect the crew, vessel and cargo from pirate attacks. Details of the new law will be discussed at the “Maritime Cyprus 2011” conference in Limassol that started on Monday where some 700 delegates also debated o
The Netherlands: BTT Prepares for Large Vessels
Botlek Tank Terminal started driving new mooring piles at its jetty. The water depth is currently being increased from 13.65 to 15 metres, so that BTT will be capable of receiving vessels with a draught of up to 115,000 DWT. Each of the seven pile has a diameter of 2 metres, a length of 36 […
Inauguration of Noble Globetrotter I at Schiedam, the Netherlands
Noble Corp inaugurated the Noble Globetrotter I ultra-deepwater drillship at Huisman’s new production hall in Schiedam, the Netherlands, on 1 October. The drillship, which was designed around Huisman’s multipurpose tower (MPT), is on schedule to be delivered later this year. It will then mobilize to