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South Korea: Kogas Asks Russia to Take Responsibility for Gas Supplies
Korea Gas Corporation, the world’s biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas, is asking Russia to take “all responsibility” for planned natural… (themoscowtimes) [mappress] Source: themoscowtimes, September 27, 2011
France: Total Raises its Oil and Gas Production Target
French oil company Total has raised its medium-term oil and gas production growth target, as acquisitions, project start-ups and new… By Marie Maitre (Reuters) [mappress] Source:Reuters ,September 26, 2011
The Netherlands: Delta Lloyd Builds Dedicated Wind Energy Team
Delta Lloyd has built up a tradition as an insurer of wind turbines and is now concentrating its knowledge in a dedicated wind energy team. The team will focus exclusively on this sustainable growth market. Delta Lloyd is one of the first European insurers to provide cover for offshore wind turbines
The Netherlands: Delta Lloyd Builds Dedicated Wind Energy Team
Delta Lloyd has built up a tradition as an insurer of wind turbines and is now concentrating its knowledge in a dedicated wind energy team. The team will focus exclusively on this sustainable growth market. Delta Lloyd is one of the first European insurers to provide cover for offshore wind turbines
Seadrill’s Largest Stakeholder Tops Norway’s Rich List
John Fredriksen, the owner of supertankers and oil rigs, remained the richest person in Norway this year after his wealth dropped … By Meera Bhatia (Bloomberg) [mappress] Source:Bloomberg ,September 26, 2011;
Hamburg to Become Siemens’ Wind HQ (Germany)
The new Siemens Wind Power Division headquartered in Hamburg will start operations on October 1. “Hamburg is a highly attractive location and at the same time one of the world’s most important wind power centers. For that reason we will in the future be running our fast-growing wind power business f
UK Spot Gas Down on Strong LNG Supply
British gas for immediate delivery fell 18 percent on Monday morning, a third straight … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 26, 2011
The Netherlands: TU Delft Decides to Participate in European Wind Energy Master Degree Program
The new degree initiative was recently chosen by the EU Erasmus Mundus program for funding and the education will be imparted… By Cameron Chai (azocleantech) [mappress] Source: azocleantech, September 26, 2011
BP Mulls New Caspian Gas Pipeline
A BP Plc-led group may consider a another pipeline project to transit natural gas from the … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 26, 2011
Russia: Gazprom Says Still No Gas Deal with Ukraine
Gazprom will continue gas talks with Ukraine later this week after Ukrainian President … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 26, 2011
Golar LNG Reports AGM Results (Bermuda)
Golar LNG Limited announced that the 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on September 23, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road, Paget PG04, Bermuda. The following resolutions were passed: – To re-elect John Fredriksen as a Director of the Company. – To re-
The Netherlands: IADC Safety Award Goes to Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
Each year the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) singles out a specific project or programme amongst its members as an example of excellence in safety. This year the IADC Board has announced that the 2011 Safety Award has been presented to Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
Race to Take Advantage of Offshore Wind (UK)
WHEN you put them together, the ports scattered along the banks of Humber in the northeast of England get more shipping… (heraldscotland) [mappress] Source: heraldscotland, September 26, 2011
Germany: Gazprom, Bavarian PM Discuss Gas-Powered Generation
Berlin hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Horst Seehofer, Bavarian Prime Minister. The parties discussed the bilateral cooperation deepening in the energy sector. Special attention was paid to a possible increase in Russian gas supplies t