Offshore Wind 2011 is a must for anyone interested in the development of the sector’s huge potential, not just in the UK but worldwide. With over 2,500 delegates expected to attend, numerous workshops and renowned speakers the event should present a valuable opportunity to engage with industry profe
For the fourth year in a row, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will experience extensive growth. The number of registered exhibitors for Offshore Energy 2011, to be held 11 & 12 October at the Amsterdam RAI, already succeeds expectations. Compared to 40 registered exhibitors in the same perio
For the fourth year in a row, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will experience extensive growth. The number of registered exhibitors for Offshore Energy 2011, to be held 11 & 12 October at the Amsterdam RAI, already succeeds expectations. Compared to 40 registered exhibitors in the same perio
The South Stream project has priority for Gazprom over an LNG plant on the Black Sea, but does not rule it out, the company’s CEO Alexei Mil… (itar-tass) [mappress] Source: itar-tass, June 8, 2011;
China became the world’s largest energy consumer in 2010 overtaking the USA during a year which saw the rebound in the global economy drive consumption higher and at a rate not seen since the aftermath of the 1973 oil price shocks. Demand for all forms of energy grew strongly in 2010 and increases i
Total announced the signing of an agreement with Silex Gas Norway AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, to sell its entire stake in Gassled (6.4%) and related entities for a price of NOK 4.64 billion (approximately US$ 870 million). The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorit
WindCat 101 is the latest addition to WindCat Workboats’ fleet. She is one of three new vessels taken into service by WindCat Workboats in May 2011 and the first in the Mark 4 series. This new type of vessel has been developed to fulfil the need for a vessel with a higher speed, larger carrying [&he
Plans to increase the handling capacity of Mersey Ports and the Manchester Ship Canal by 70% over the next 20 years have been unveiled… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, June 08, 2011;
A £130,000 study has shown that dredging a major East Riding land drain helps – but does not “significantly” reduce – flooding. (yorkshirepost) [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, June 8, 2011;
Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 050B, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 34/10-53 A. The well has been drilled about five kilometres west of the Gullfaks Sør field, in the northern part of the North Sea. The well is a sidetrack from wildcat well 34/10-5
A wide majority in the Danish Parliament has just passed Minister for Economic and Business Affairs Brian Mikkelsen’s bill amending a number of maritime acts. The new act strengthens the competitiveness of the shipping companies as well as the Danish seafarers’ employment possibilities on the global
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) announced today that it has commenced its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process in Greece. The submission of its Scoping Report to the Greek authorities comes after similar moves in Albania and Italy earlier this year and will follow the European
Electricity powered by the sun and the wind has long stood at the forefront of the green energy sector, but the attraction of a more … By Michael Glanfield (iomtoday) [mappress] Source: iomtoday, June 07, 2011;
Electricity powered by the sun and the wind has long stood at the forefront of the green energy sector, but the attraction of a more … By Michael Glanfield (iomtoday) [mappress] Source: iomtoday, June 07, 2011;
