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Seafarers Held in Angola Cleared of All Charges
Seafarers who have been held in Soyo, Angola, for the past three months due to accusations of the alleged theft of fuel were cleared of all charges on June 15 and are now free to go home. When contacted, trade union Nautilus said it is still awaiting the confirmation that the six seafarers have been
OEEC17 Startup Zone…tell me more!
Startups are looking for opportunities to bring their project or ideas to the attention of the market, however, exhibiting is often a bridge too far regarding the costs it entails. Offshore Energy (OEEC) is looking for early stage start-ups with good technical ideas that make the offshore energy sec
EIA: Sabine Pass exports rise, Henry Hub down
Cheniere’s Sabine Pass liquefaction terminal in Louisiana, currently the only such a facility to ship U.S. shale gas overseas, has exported more cargoes of the fuel in the week ending June 14 as compared to the week before, according to the Energy Information Administration. Five vessels with a tota
Aurora LNG restarts environmental review process
Aurora LNG has restarted the environmental review process for its export facility located at Digsby Island in the Prince Rupert region.
Oil prices bounce but stuck near 2017 lows on supply overhang
By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up from 2017 lows on Friday but an ongoing supply excess put them on track for their fourth consecutive week of losses despite OPEC-led production cuts to support the crude market. Brent crude futures <LCOc1> were up 42 cents at $47.34 per barrel b
DONG Energy Awards New Grants from Walney Extension Community Fund
Fourteen organisations have been awarded grants as part of DONG Energy’s Walney Extension Community Fund. The groups will each receive a share of the just over GBP 250,000 windfall available under round two of the Fund, which launched last year.
Vattenfall Maps Norfolk Onshore Infrastructure Locations
Vattenfall, the developer of the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms, has published maps showing a reduced number of search areas identified as potential locations for onshore electrical infrastructure.
Vattenfall Maps Norfolk Onshore Infrastructure Locations
Vattenfall, the developer of the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms, has published maps showing a reduced number of search areas identified as potential locations for onshore electrical infrastructure.
Whittens nets more Ichthys LNG work
Perth-based infrastructure, construction and services company, Whittens, grabbed a new contract on Ichthys LNG project from Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
South Korea’s LNG imports up in May
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports into South Korea, the world’s second-largest buyer of the fuel, rose by 12.4 percent in May year-on-year. The country imported 2.49 million mt of LNG in May as compared to 2.21 million mt in the corresponding month the year before, according to the customs data. T
U.S. to boost LNG exports to Europe with sanctions on Russia
The latest decision by the U.S. Senate to impose new sanctions on Russia over alleged involvement in the 2016 elections is aimed at boosting U.S. LNG exports to Europe.
Report: One Crew Injured in Missile Attack on UAE Ship in Red Sea
One crew member sustained injuries when an Emirati ship carrying medical supplies was attacked by a missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi militias, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing a statement issued by the Command of Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen. As informed, the incident occ
Wood Group’s takeover of Amec Foster Wheeler get shareholder backing
Wood Group’s recommended all-share offer for Amec Foster Wheeler has received the support of shareholders of both companies. The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017, once all relevant clearances are received from competition authorities in certain countries where both coun
Gov’t to invest in future gas prospects off Southern Australia
As part of the $90 million investment in domestic gas security and supply, the Australian Government will complete a study of offshore gas basins in Southern Australia. The study of the Gippsland, Otway, Bass, and Sorell Basins will look into the prospects for future supplies of gas to supply the So