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Top news of the week November 20-25
Russia’s Yamal LNG project adds two Arc7 carriers as first shipment nears The Novatek-operated Yamal LNG export project in Russian Arctic has taken delivery of two Arc7 ice-class liquefied natural gas carriers. Interview: European regas capacity remains underused, but small-scale LNG on the rise Eur
Gazprom, YPFB to develop LNG fueling infrastructure in Bolivia
Gazprom’s unit, Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo signed a letter of intent with the Bolivian YPFB to set up a joint venture to develop LNG and CNG infrastructure.
Qatari LNG producers axing jobs
Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers Qatargas and RasGas have reportedly started laying off staff as part of the plan to cut operating costs.
Descalzi confirms Eni’s commitment to drilling offshore Cyprus
Italian oil company Eni has confirmed that it plans to start drilling offshore Cyprus by the end of this year.
AIDA Cruises starts LNG fueling ops in Mediterranean ports
AIDA Cruises, a Carnival Corporation company, said it will start regular operations to supply its LNG-powered AIDAperla with liquefied natural gas during the vessel’s stay in three Mediterranean ports. Following successful tests, the cruise company will start the LNG bunkering operations in the Span
Aker BP selects name for offshore gas find in Norway
Aker BP has chosen “Ærfugl” as the field name for a gas discovery it made west of the Skarv field in the Norwegian Sea. The company on Thursday said the name contest had been organized in collaboration with Helgelands magazine, with a total of 88 different name suggestions. Ærfugl in English means e
Offshore Structures Britain Positions First External Platform on Hornsea One TP
Offshore Structures Britain (OSB) has installed the first external platform on one of the transition pieces being built for the Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm in the UK part of North Sea.
Offshore Structures Britain Positions First External Platform on Hornsea One TP
Offshore Structures Britain (OSB) has installed the first external platform on one of the transition pieces being built for the Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm in the UK part of North Sea.
OPEC head: Climate change real, technology a solution
OPEC is well aware of the climate change effects, and technology will be one of the keys to tackling climate change, Mohammad Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC told Offshore Energy Today at the sidelines of an event in the Netherlands. Barkindo was one of the speakers at the 25th Lustrum Symposium
Ferry Crashes into Port Building, 181 Passengers Evacuated
The Indonesian-flagged Jetliner ferry carrying 181 passengers on board smashed into a port office building while approaching Kendari port, southeast Sulawesi island, Indonesia, on November 23. The ferry suddenly lost steering control causing it to crash into the building at high speed, the Indonesia
Antwerp Port Authority, FPIM Buy Stake in NxtPort
The Antwerp Port Authority and Belgian Federal Participation & Investment Company (FPIM) are to jointly acquire a stake in NxtPort, a digital data platform for the port community. As informed, the contribution by the new partners – Antwerp Port Authority 75%, FPIM 25% – takes the form of capital plu
UK: Port of Blyth targets decommissioning market after securing license
UK’s Port of Blyth has announced a move into the offshore decommissioning market following confirmation of a successful application for a decommissioning license.
GALLERY: Dockwise heavy lift vessel visits Turkish yard for repair works
Turkish Besiktas Shipyard has completed its repair and maintenance work on the Dockwise-owned semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Triumph and is now expecting the arrival of its sister vessel, Target. According to an update on the shipyard’s social media channels on Friday, the vessel visited the shi
IMO: Canada Provides Financial Support for Polar Code
The Government of Canada has provided a financial contribution of CAD 500,000 (around USD 393,000) in an effort to support the Polar Code and sustainable development goals, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said. Kitack Lim, IMO Secretary-General and Janice Charette, Canada’s High Commis