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EU approves investment in LNG-bunkering studies across Europe
European Union member states approved the European Commission’s proposal to invest €22.1 million in the development of transport and energy infrastructure through its Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
Norway expects exploration record in Barents Sea this year
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), a government agency responsible for regulation of petroleum resources, is expecting a new record in the number of exploration wells in the Barents Sea this year. According to the agency, fifteen wells are slated for drilling, which is two more than in the r
Aqualis Offshore wins Bahrain LNG work
Aqualis Offshore, part of Oslo-listed Aqualis has been contracted by the South Korean Oceanus to provide specialist floatover services for an LNG regasification platform topside offshore Bahrain.
Norway: March oil production beats NPD forecast
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has released preliminary production figures for March 2017 show an average daily production of 2 145 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate, which is an increase of 63 000 barrels per day (approx. 3 percent) compared to February. The oil production is about 8.0 pe
Geophysical Survey Underway on Gwynt y Môr
The survey vessel Proteus of Liverpool is carrying out geophysical survey operations in and around the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm.
Geophysical Survey Underway on Gwynt y Môr
The survey vessel Proteus of Liverpool is carrying out geophysical survey operations in and around the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm.
Nord Stream 2 financing deals signed
Five European energy companies, Shell, Engie, OMV, Uniper and Wintershall signed financing agreements with Nord Stream 2, the company responsible for planning, construction and future operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Gazprom, Engie ink cooperation MoU
Russian giant Gazprom signed a memorandum of understanding aiming to promote cooperation with the French utility and LNG player Engie.
U.S. Treasury: No Russia waiver for Exxon
Oil behemoth ExxonMobil will not get a permission from the U.S. to drill in the Russian part of the Black Sea. To remind, some parts of Russia have been off limits for the U.S. oil companies due to the economic sanctions against Russia. Last week, media reported that Exxon was seeking a waiver which
Five energy majors to provide financing for Nord Stream 2 pipeline
Shell and four European companies – Engie, OMV, Uniper and Wintershall – have signed financing agreements with Nord Stream 2 AG, the company responsible for the planning, construction and future operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The 1,220-kilometer pipeline will be able to transport a total c
Car Carrier, Boxship Collide in Kiel Canal
Car carrier City of Amsterdam and containership Conmar Bay collided in the Kiel Canal in the morning hours of April 22, according to a statement issued by German police. The wind pushed the 800 CEU pure car carrier (PCC) to the opposite site of the crossing path where it collided with the 13,000 dwt
Baltic sea countries team up on LNG development
Baltic countries have joined forces in establishing a Baltic Sea region LNG cluster and a Competence Centre in Vilnius, aiming to enhance international cooperation in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Turkish Seismic Vessel in Eastern Mediterranean Shoot
The Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha seismic vessel has started Eastern Mediterranean survey in line with the government’s ‘National Energy and Mining Policy’. According to Turkish Anadolu Agency, the survey has started on April 21, and is planned to last until May 31, 2017. The Barbaros Hayreddin Paşa is o
Sea Installer Reports for Race Bank Duty
A2SEA’s jack-up vessel Sea Installer has arrived in Hull to load the first turbine components and install them on DONG Energy’s 580MW Race Bank offshore wind farm.