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International Economy Loses USD 12 Billion Annually Due to Maritime Piracy
The international economy suffers losses amounting to 12 billion US dollars annually due to piracy at sea, an increasing problem especially… (FinancialMirror) [mappress] Source: FinancialMirror, September 15, 2011;
USC Signs Contract for Construction of Three Krivak IV Class Frigates for Russian Navy
Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation said on Wednesday it has signed a contract with the Defense Ministry on the construction of another… (Rian) [mappress] Source: Rian, September 15, 2011;
UK: LNG Tanker Shagra Scheduled at South Hook Terminal September 22
The Shagra LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal September 22, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic m
Chinese Offshore Wind Delegation Explores East Anglia (UK)
A high level delegation from the Chinese offshore wind industry sailed into Harwich for a masterclass on what has become known globally… (businessweekly) [mappress] Source: businessweekly, September 15, 2011
Russia: Gazprom Expects Sakhalin-2 to Produce Enough Gas to Support LNG Plant Expansion
OAO Gazprom expects the Sakhalin-2 venture to produce enough fuel to support the expansion … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 15, 2011
UK: LNG Tanker Shagra Scheduled at South Hook Terminal September 22
The Shagra LNG carrier, with a capacity of 266,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal September 22, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic m
August Spot LNG Rates Climb, Drewry Says
Rates to ship spot, or short-term, supplies of liquefied natural gas more than doubled in August … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 15, 2011
Cornwall Could get Offshore Floating Windfarms (UK)
A new multi-million pound project is being launched to boost marine energy in the Duchy. (piratefm) [mappress] Source: piratefm, September 15, 2011;
Cornwall Could get Offshore Floating Windfarms (UK)
A new multi-million pound project is being launched to boost marine energy in the Duchy. (piratefm) [mappress] Source: piratefm, September 15, 2011;
Russian Warship Severomorsk Ends Anti-Piracy Mission in Gulf of Aden
A Russian task force from the Northern Fleet led by the destroyer Severomorsk has concluded its anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and… (Rian) [mappress] Source: Rian, September 14, 2011;
ICTSI Plans to Buy Two Main Greek Ports
Philippines-based International Container (ICTSI) will make an offer to buy the two main Greek ports if the government were… By MIN HUN FONG (mb) [mappress] Source: mb, September 15, 2011
Russia: Alexey Miller, Yegor Borisov Discuss Yakutia Gas Production Center
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Yegor Borisov, President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The parties discussed the issues of cooperation within Gazprom’s investment projects aimed at establishing the Yaku
Turkey, Egypt in LNG Talks
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said on Wednesday Turkey may carry out gas … (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 14, 2011
Russia: Gazprom, Shell Consider JV to Deliver Projects in Western Siberia
The Gazprom headquarters hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell plc. The parties addressed the development prospects for the long-term partnership within the Protocol on Strategic G