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UK Offshore Wind Generation on the Rise in 2017 Q2
In the second quarter of 2017, offshore wind generation in the United Kingdom increased by 22 percent or 0.7TWh to 4.0TWh in comparison to the same period in 2016.
GTT may delay Mark V LNG containment tech launch
GTT, the French maker of LNG containment systems, said it could delay the general availability of its Mark V technology to the market.
Corpus Christi Ship Channel Restrictions Lifted
Vessel restrictions at Corpus Christi Ship Channel have been removed allowing for the full 47-foot draft of the ship channel to open to vessels. In addition, the daylight only transit restriction imposed during post-Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts was removed on Wednesday, September 27. The restri
Providence, Sosina get second payment from Total (Ireland)
Irish explorer Providence Resources and its partner Sosina have received a final payment from Total for a previously announced exclusive farm-in option for an acreage offshore Ireland. As previously reported, Total in June agreed with Providence on having an exclusive option regarding the Frontier E
Cheniere seeks permit to place Sabine Pass Train 4 in service
The US LNG export player, Cheniere, has filed a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to place Sabine Pass projects fourth liquefaction train in service.
Trump Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico
The Trump Administration has finally decided to waive the Jones Act for the hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The move came on the back of fierce criticism from the public saying that the restrictive regulation has delayed recovery efforts on the island. The Jones Act prohibits the transportation of ca
QLD Government Okays Townsville Port Expansion Project
Construction works on the Townsville Port Expansion could start next year after the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project was approved by the Government of Queensland. The EIS included comprehensive scientific assessments and consultation processes to address key issues, and the condi
Chevron appoints new head
Chevron has named Michael Wirth as the company’s new chairman and CEO, succeeding John Watson who will retire from the company on February 1, 2018, after 37 years service, including eight years as chairman and CEO.
MacGregor opens head office in Singapore
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, ended a three-year period of operation with a virtual head office by opening its head office in Singapore.
Dong Energy severing oil and gas ties on Friday
Danish energy company Dong Energy has received regulatory approvals for the divestment of its upstream oil and gas business to INEOS, and it expects to sever all ties to its oil and gas background on Friday, as part of its strategy to focus on renewables. Earlier this year, on May 24, DONG Energy sa
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Needs Estonian Push
WindEurope signed the Baltic Sea Declaration on offshore wind in Tallinn, Estonia, on 28 September.
Panama Canal Gears Up for 2017-2018 Cruise Season
The Panama Canal expects to receive approximately 235 cruise ships through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2017-2018 cruise season. Beginning in October, this will be the first full cruise season to welcome vessels through the Expanded Canal. “In addition to the existing locks,
SHL Using 4150 Ridderflex Dampening Pads at Beatrice
Dutch company Ridderflex delivered 4,150 dampening pads to Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) in March, with SHL now installing them in the jacket pile grippers as part of foundation installation works currently ongoing at the Beatrice offshore wind farm.
Serica to file Columbus development plan in mid-2018
Serica Energy is pressing ahead with the development of the Columbus gas field in the North Sea. The development plan for the asset which has been sitting undeveloped for years is expected to be submitted mid-2018. According to Serica, good progress has been made towards optimizing the Columbus deve