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KBR nets Oman LNG FEED contract
Houston-based LNG engineer KBR has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and project management services contract for Oman LNG.
European Shipowners Present Brexit Priorities
European shipowners believe that EU shipping should continue to enable free movement of goods and persons after the Brexit, according to European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA). “European shipowners strongly believe that to the extent possible, the EU and the UK should aim for conformity i
Protesters arrested at PSE’s Tacoma LNG plant site
Six persons have been arrested at the Puget Sound Energy multi-purpose LNG storage and fueling terminal construction site in Tacoma, Washington.
Russia wants to split Sovcomflot sale among small-stake investors
By Gleb Stolyarov and Jack Stubbs MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia plans to sell part of state shipping firm Sovcomflot next month, hoping to draw in a wide range of small-stake investors rather than a strategic buyer who could threaten Moscow’s control of the group, banking and industry sources say. The c
Ex-Lundin Norway head nominated for Sevan board of directors
Sevan Marine has proposed the appointment of a former Lundin Petroleum executive to its board of directors, to replace board member Kjetil Sjursen. Sjursen, who has served as a director of Sevan Marine ASA since May 21, 2015, has informed Sevan’s Nomination Committee that he’s not available for re-e
Photo of the Day: First Race Bank Turbine Up
A2SEA’s jack up Sea Installer, together with DONG Energy and Siemens Wind Power, installed the first Siemens 6MW turbine on the 573MW Race Bank wind farm off North Norfolk on 9 May.
Petrobras’ oil and gas production dips slightly in April
Brazil’s state-owned energy giant reported a slight drop in oil and natural gas production from 2.74 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in March, to 2.72 boe/d in April 2017.
Tidewater files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it seeks to cut debt
U.S. offshore support vessel owner Tidewater has filed voluntary petition under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The move is intended to help Tidewater pursue a prepackaged plan of reorganization in accordance with its previously an
Teekay LNG secures new charter deal as profit drops
Teekay LNG, one of the world’s largest operators of liquefied natural gas tankers, said Thursday its joint venture with Marubeni signed an 18-month charter contract with a Japanese utility.
Advertorial: KELLER rock the waves
By Marcel Wiegman, Managing Director at C.U.W. Keller Gmbh & Co.Kg Customer approval in powertrain technology depends specifically and to a great extent on the reliability and robustness of the facilities and in particular on their individual components. These include first and foremost the gearbox
Halliburton appoints new CEO
Halliburton Company has named Jeff Miller, the company’s president and a board member, to the position of president and CEO.
Harvey Gulf reactivates four vessels
U.S. offshore vessel operator Harvey Gulf International marine has signed four long-term contracts for currently stacked vessels. Harvey Gulf announced the signing of long term contracts for the MPSV Harvey Intervention, 175′ FSV Harvey Hustler, 180′ FSV Harvey Runner and 220′ FSV Harvey Express. Th
Tellurian to put 10 mln shares for sale
Following its distribution agency agreement with Credit Suisse Securities to list company shares on the Nasdaq capital, Tellurian said it plans to offer 10 million company shares for sale.
Spotted: World’s Largest LNG Car Carrier Presented at Bremerhaven
In today’s spotted, we bring you an image of Auto Energy, a new pure car truck carrier (PCTC) owned by Norwegian shipping company United European Car Carriers (UECC) which was recently presented at an event at Bremerhaven’s Überseehafen. Auto Energy is said to be the world’s car carrier with the mai