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Finland: Wartsila DF Engines Exceed 3 Million Running Hours
Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engines have exceeded 3 million running hours in both land-based and marine applications. This milestone represents a dual-fuel technology track record that cannot be matched by any other engine manufacturer. Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for th
The Netherlands: SAL Participates in EWEA OFFSHORE 2011
SAL will host a stand at the EWEA OFFSHORE 2011, Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands, 29 November – 1 December 2011. EWEA OFFSHORE 2011 is an international meeting place for the offshore wind energy sector. This year’s exhibition is expected to set a new record with almost 350 exhibitors. The SAL service
Shell Issues New Shares (The Netherlands)
Royal Dutch Shell plc announced that it has issued 22,265,954 A Ordinary shares in relation to the scrip dividend programme for the second quarter 2011 interim dividend. Following this issue and the cancellation of shares previously bought back and announced, the total number of A shares in issuance
Azerbaijan: BP Could Conclude Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli Talks by Year End
BP Plc (BP/)’s talks with Azerbaijan on the deepwater section of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli field may be completed by the year-end, an Azeri … By Zulfugar Agayev (Bloomberg) [mappress] Source:Bloomberg ,September 19, 2011;
Russia: Gazprom Participates in International Investment Forum “Sochi – 2011”
Led by Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, the Company’s delegation is participating in the International Investment Forum “Sochi – 2011”. As part of the Forum, Alexey Miller had a number of meetings with global energy companies heads: Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer
Tighter LNG Market Could See Spot Europe Gas Close on Oil Link, Analysts Say
A tighter global LNG market could see spot European gas prices move closer towards … (platts) [mappress] Source: platts, September 19, 2011
Dong Energy Appoints New Head of Communications (Denmark)
Karsten Anker, age 41, has been employed as the new Head of Communications in DONG Energy. Until the Danish general election was called, Karsten Anker was employed as special advisor for Lykke Friis, Danish Minister for Climate and Energy, and he has previously been Head of Communications for the Da
Minister Says Ukraine to Use Pipelines for Shale Gas Exports
Ukraine will use its natural gas pipeline to start exports of shale gas and methane … (platts) [mappress] Source: platts, September 19, 2011
Norway: Production at Valhall Restarts, BP Says
BP restarted production at the Valhall field in the North Sea over the weekend and oil exports will continue increasing in the days to come.. By Karolin Schaps (Reuters) [mappress] Source:Reuters ,September 19, 2011;
Kazakhstan: Kashagan First Oil Production Scheduled for Late 2012
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said the first oil at the Eni SpA-led Kashagan offshore oil deposit will be produced on time, followed… By Nariman Gizitdinov (Bloomberg) [mappress] Source:Bloomberg ,September 19, 2011;
Public Consultation Begins on Plans for Wind Turbine Factory (UK)
A public consultation has begun on plans to build a wind turbine factory on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Danish firm Vestas has an option… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, September 19, 2011
LNG Prices Going Up on Japan, China Demand
Liquefied natural gas prices are surging to a three-year high as demand from Japan, China and Indi … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 19, 2011
Repsol Acquires Stake in Dunquin Licence, Offshore Ireland
Spanish oil group Repsol has farmed into Providence Resources Irish offshore ‘Dunquin’ licence, the Irish oil and gas company said on Monday Source: Reuters [mappress] Source: Reuters,September 19, 2011;
Irish Sea Could Become Crowded with Wind Turbines, Warns Mark Woodward (UK)
The chief executive of the Steam Packet says the growing number of wind farms in the Irish Sea is a cause for concern for the company… (manxradio) [mappress] Source: manxradio, September 19, 2011