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Ophir secures $250 mln loan
London-based Ophir Energy on Wednesday said it has signed a $250 million reserve based lending facility with a group of banks.
Moore Stephens: Shipping Confidence at Three-Year High
Shipping confidence reached its equal highest rating in the past three years in the three months to end-May 2017, international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens informed. The average confidence level expressed by respondents in Moore Stephens’ latest Shipping Confidence Survey was up t
Centrica to close UK’s largest gas storage facility
UK energy company Centrica has decided to cease operations at its ageing Rough gas storage facility located in the Southern North Sea due to operational issues. On April 12, 2017, Centrica plc’s subsidiary, Centrica Storage Limited (CSL), announced that it was assessing the future pathway for Rough’
Offshore WIND Announces 2017 Conference Programme
The Offshore WIND Conference 2017 programme has been announced in further detail. As well as the very first speakers from Siemens, Falck, TNO, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.
Offshore WIND Announces 2017 Conference Programme
The Offshore WIND Conference 2017 programme has been announced in further detail. As well as the very first speakers from Siemens, Falck, TNO, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment.
First Hywind Turbine Mounted on Its Floating Foundation
The first of the total 5 turbines for the Hywind Scotland project has been lifted onto its floating foundation in Stord, Norway, and is ready for the deployment off the Scottish coast.
Statoil gets nod to extend Gullfaks B lifetime
Norwegian oil company Statoil has received consent from the country’s offshore regulator, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), to extend the lifetime of the Gullfaks B platform and its associated pipelines, offshore Norway, by almost two decades. The consent from the safety authority follows the on
Ireland: Total pays first tranche for farm-in option
French oil major Total has paid $20,25 million to Providence and Sosina, as part of the previously announced exclusive option for a potential farm-in into an offshore block in Ireland. The parties on June said Total would have an exclusive option regarding the Frontier Exploration Licence 2/14. The
Centrica to close Rough storage facility
UK’s Centrica said it intends to permanently close operations at the Rough natural gas storage facility following the completion of a testing program.
Scottish gov’t funds diver and ROV training
Scotland’s skills agency, Skills Development Scotland, has awarded The Underwater Centre in Fort William funds to ensure Scotland continues to supply qualified workforce for the subsea industry. According to the center, the downturn in the oil and gas industry has led to a reduction in training, bot
No Follow-Up Strike at Some Terminals in Barcelona
Workers at some terminals in the port of Barcelona have not joined the follow-up strike called for Monday, June 19 across Spanish ports, according to the Puertos del Estado department of the Spanish Public Works Ministry. Namely, work activity at Best, Setram, Coma i Riba and Sammer terminals co
Japanese Prince Visits MHI Vestas
MHI Vestas hosted His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan at the company’s factory in Lindø today.
Japanese Prince Visits MHI Vestas
MHI Vestas hosted His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan at the company’s factory in Lindø today.
ICS Calls On IMO to Delay Implementation of BWMC for Existing Ships
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to back the proposal from a broad coalition of governments that would result in postponing the implementation dates for installing new ballast water treatment systems. “If this pragmatic proposal is a