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Program details Offshore WIND Conference announced
The 2017 Offshore WIND Conference program 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. Want to know more about the Offshore WIND Conference? Or find the answers to what will happen next? Hea
India proposes new terms to Qatar for LNG supply deals extension
India is seeking investment in its power plants from Qatar in return for long-term LNG supply contracts commitment.
India’s LNG imports down in May
India’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) declined during the month of May after previously rising for three straight months, according to the latest data from oil ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). The monthly LNG imports dropped 9.6 percent in May when compared with the s
Ecuador’s TPG Completes Extension Works
Terminal Portuario Guayaquil (TPG), a private port operated by SAAM, has put into operation an extended berth, new support areas, a system for transferring bulk products and modern equipment aimed at doubling the facility’s container transfer capacity. “We are concluding an important process for our
HHI sets up LNG carrier demonstration facility
South Korean shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries said it has built an LNG carrier demonstration facility at is headquarters in Ulsan.
FAR in arbitration with ConocoPhillips over Senegal assets sale
Australian oil and gas company FAR Limited has started arbitration to resolve a dispute related to ConocoPhillips’ sale of interest in acreage off Senegal, which contains the SNE discovery, to Woodside. The oil company informed on Tuesday it has made a request to the International Chamber of Commerc
China’s MSA to Conduct Special Inspection for Bulkers
The China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has launched a special inspection campaign for bulk carriers of 10,000 gross tons or more, Lloyd’s Register informed. The campaign started on June 15 and will be conducted until December 31, 2017. Due to the recent casualties and structural deficiencies
New Zealand Continues with Cruise Ship Accreditation
A trial accreditation program has boosted biosecurity for international cruise ships and will be expanded for future seasons, New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) informed. The scheme involves collecting background information about vessel stores and pest management practices to deter
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.
BC Ferries second LNG-fueled vessel starts service
The second of BC Ferries’ three LNG-fueled vessels, Salish Eagle, will officially commence service on Wednesday, June 21 on the Tsawwassen – Southern Gulf Islands route.
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
Tepco, Chubu Electric agree thermal power business integration
Tepco Fuel & Power, a Tepco unit, and Chubu Electric Power have concluded a joint venture deal to integrate their existing thermal power generation businesses into JERA.
Mexico awards ten shallow water blocks
The National Hydrocarbons Commission of Mexico on Monday awarded ten of the 15 exploration blocks on offer located in the Gulf of Mexico, as part of the Licensing Round 2.1. Twelve companies grouped as ten bidders were awarded the contracts for the exploration and production in the shallow water blo
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