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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.
France’s Total to go ahead with major Iran gas project – CEO
By Ron Bousso and Dmitry Zhdannikov LONDON (Reuters) – Total will go ahead with development of a giant Iranian gas field this summer, its CEO told Reuters, in the first major western energy investment in the country since Tehran signed an international nuclear deal. Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne
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.
PHOTO: Ichthys CPF now storm-safe
Japan’s Inpex has reached another milestone at its giant Ichthys gas field development offshore Australia. Following the recent arrival of the Ichthys Central Processing Facility at the offshore location, 220 kilometers off the north coast of Western Australia, Inpex has now informed that the massiv
Qatar Petroleum counters crisis by starting up bunkering facility
Qatar Petroleum has made fuel oil bunkering solutions available for all vessels calling on Qatari ports to mediate the effects of the ongoing crisis in the region on its clients.
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
Mexico oil sector accidents raise doubts about deep water exploration
As Mexico opens its energy market to more private investment, the country’s drive to exploit untapped deepwater oil riches has raised safety concerns due to mounting accidents that have blotted the country’s safety record.
Eco Wave Power to Build Wave Energy Project in Mexico
Eco Wave Power Mexico plans to start the construction of the first wave energy project in Mexico, to be located in Manzanillo Port. This announcement follows the procurement of an interconnection approval from the National Energy Control Center in Mexico (CENACE). The interconnection approval receiv
Bangladesh looking to shortlist spot LNG suppliers
Bangladesh issued a request for expression of interest to shortlist potential suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the country’s import terminal on spot basis.
First Turbine Stands at Finnish Offshore Wind Farm
Jan De Nul has installed the first of ten Siemens wind turbines at the 42MW Tahkoluoto wind farm off Pori, Finland.
First Turbine Stands at Finnish Offshore Wind Farm
Jan De Nul has installed the first of ten Siemens wind turbines at the 42MW Tahkoluoto wind farm off Pori, Finland.