GDF SUEZ reported robust results for first-half 2011, with EUR 45.7 billion in revenues, an increase of +7.9% despite very unfavorable impact of weather conditions in the Group’s domestic markets. Growth in operating activities was solid with EBITDA increasing +8.2%. This strong increase came mainly
Bourbon published second quarter 2011 results. “The steady increase in the fleet’s utilization rates, particularly in shallow water offshore, illustrates the recovery of the offshore market and our clients’ recognition of the performance of our vessels. Although significant, the improvement in daily
Bourbon published second quarter 2011 results. “The steady increase in the fleet’s utilization rates, particularly in shallow water offshore, illustrates the recovery of the offshore market and our clients’ recognition of the performance of our vessels. Although significant, the improvement in daily
Black Sea Fleet (BSF) rescue tug Shakhter moored at homebase Sevastopol on Aug 4. The cruise of the BSF auxiliary ship lasted 3 months. The crew had excellently accomplished all assigned tasks and received traditional piglet roast. During the long-range cruise, the tug called at Spanish and American
The Netherlands’ Gate LNG terminal is expected to receive its first commercial cargo in September, market sources told ICIS Heren on Tuesday. The cargo will be delivered from Qatar on a Q-Max tanker to Germany-based utility RWE, which controls 25% of the terminal’s 12 billion cubic metre/year capaci
German energy giant RWE has confirmed that Peter Terium will replace embattled CEO Jürgen Grossmann next year. By Sam Edmonds and Nathan Witkop (dw-world) [mappress] Source: dw-world, August 10, 2011;
GDF SUEZ and China Investment Corporation (CIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation across multiple businesses and regions, in particular in Asia Pacific. GDF SUEZ and CIC will cooperate on a non-exclusive basis to help accelerate their respective strategies by exploring
The United Kingdom’s coastlines have been a testing ground for tidal energy for years. This summer, Londoners are giving river power… By Melissa Mahony (smartplanet) [mappress] Source: smartplanet, August 09, 2011
Poland should give up on its nuclear programme to make way for offshore wind farms. This is one of the main conclusions of a new… By Danuta Isler (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, August 09, 2011
Development works at the Larnaca port and marina will begin next year, with the project set to “fully rejuvenate the area” at a cost of €1billion, reports CNA… (famagusta) [mappress] Source: famagusta, August 9, 2011
Tata Steel has supplied an order for offshore grade steel manufactured in Scunthorpe and Motherwell to a pioneering wave energy device. Aquamarine Power’s device, which is capable of generating 800kW of electricity, was unveiled last month by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in Fife. The machi
Tata Steel has supplied an order for offshore grade steel manufactured in Scunthorpe and Motherwell to a pioneering wave energy device. Aquamarine Power’s device, which is capable of generating 800kW of electricity, was unveiled last month by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in Fife. The machi
Costa Cruises announced that it has placed a new order with San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Genoa for major restyling operations on the ship Costa Romantica presently operating for the Costa fleet. Costa Cruises is investing a total of around 90 million euros for this work. San Giorgio del Porto s
Development works at the Larnaca port and marina will begin next year, with the project set to “fully rejuvenate the area” at a cost… (famagusta) [mappress] Source: famagusta, August 9, 2011
