Det norske has been granted a drilling permit for well 6508/1-2. Semi submersible Aker Barents will drill a wildcat well in PL482 five kilometres south of Norne, PSA says.
A new report on the offshore renewable energy market suggests spending on the wave and tidal sector could hit US $1.2 Billion worldwide in the next five years. After annual capital expenditure put a $52 million last year, the figure is set to rise to $500 million by 2015, according to new research
Finland-based carrier Containerships is to adopt the new “scrubber technology”, aimed at reducing sulphur emissions from vessels.
A South Korean cargo ship, freed from pirates in a commando operation on Friday, will arrive in the North-eastern Omani port of Muscat this week.
Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced that its board of directors has extended an invitation to Louis A. Simpson to join the Chesapeake Board of Directors. Mr. Simpson has accepted Chesapeake’s invitation and will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Frederick B. Whittemore, the
The EU is powering ahead in developing offshore wind but Ireland continues to fall behind, according to the National Offshore Wind… By Sarah Kirkwood (insideireland) [mappress] Source: insideireland, January 24, 2011
Dow Benelux B.V. of Terneuzen, the Netherlands has recently awarded 3 more contracts to FG International Holland BV, the Dutch special lifting company. The 2010 cooperation between the affiliate of The Dow Chemical Company and FG started with work on several spheres as well as an assignment at the E
Atwood Oceanics., a Houston-based international drilling contractor , today announced names for its three high-specification Pacific Class 400 jack-up rigs being constructed at PPL Shipyard PTE LTD in Singapore. The Atwood Mako, Atwood Manta and Atwood Orca are scheduled for delivery on September 30
The Dutch shipping company Anthony Veder (Rotterdam) has ordered a new LNG carrier from MEYER WERFT. The new tanker for the transport of liquefied natural gas will have a length overall of abt. 156 m, a breadth of 22.70 m, and a cargo capacity of 15,600 cbm. This modern vessel which will be able to
Nine energy experts spoke at the University of Maine on Saturday as part of a day-long event advertised as an opportunity to garner literal,… By Michael Shepherd (mainecampus) [mappress] Source: mainecampus, January 24, 2011
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes S.A. , the Brazilian oil and gas company responsible for the largest private sector exploratory campaign in Brazil, announced today the presence of hydrocarbons in the Albian section of well 1OGX28DRJS, which is located in the BMC41 block, in the shallow waters o
The Port of Prince Rupert recorded its strongest cargo volumes ever in 2010, following up on a 12-year high in volumes the previous year… BY BRIAN MORTON (vancouversun) [mappress] Source: vancouversun, January 24, 2011;
The process that led to the approval of the Block Island wind farm — bringing with it the potential for a new green industry in the state — … By Peter Voskamp (blockislandtimes) [mappress] Source: blockislandtimes, January 24, 2011
The process that led to the approval of the Block Island wind farm — bringing with it the potential for a new green industry in the state — … By Peter Voskamp (blockislandtimes) [mappress] Source: blockislandtimes, January 24, 2011
