GasTerra and Eneco announced that they have concluded a long-term agreement for the supply of natural gas to the Rotterdam-based energy company. The contract enhances Eneco’s ability to provide optimal, long-term supply for its customers. GasTerra will supply the gas via the TTF virtual trading poin
AVEVA (LSE:AVV) one of the world’s leading providers of engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, today announced the worldwide launch of the Instrumentation Business Value Calculator (BVC), a brand new interactive tool that calculates the sa
New technology across the board for leading Dutch maritime training college STC-Group has signed a contract with simulation developer Kongsberg Maritime to supply extensive upgrades to its large suite of simulators. The contract consists of sophisticated extensions and upgrades to the group’s Kongsb
Ferry operators on the Dover Strait are threatening to make a complaint to the UK government after the port owner announced a hike in prices for 2011. Last year, Dover Harbour Board (DHB) announced an increase in its harbour dues for 2011 of 4.8%, a move which surprised the ferry operators that use
Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo), the non-profit organization spearheading Northeast Ohio’s efforts to develop a regional offshore wind sector, and Freshwater Wind, LLC, the private developer partnering with LEEDCo to catalyze this growth industry of the future, have signed an optio
Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo), the non-profit organization spearheading Northeast Ohio’s efforts to develop a regional offshore wind sector, and Freshwater Wind, LLC, the private developer partnering with LEEDCo to catalyze this growth industry of the future, have signed an optio
Foster Wheeler AG announced three executive promotions in its Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) Group. – Roberto Penno, 50, who was previously Managing Director, Global Sales and Marketing, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Pacific Operating Unit, based in Singapore, effecti
Hess Corporation announced a 2011 capital and exploratory budget of $5.6 billion, nearly all of which is targeted for Exploration and Production: $3.1 billion for production, $1.6 billion for developments and $900 million for exploration. John B. Hess, Chairman and CEO, stated, “We are pleased to ha
Songa Venus achieved operating efficiency of 100% during the month. The rig completed its well for MEO Australia under contract farm out from Shell Development (Australia) during the month and the rig commenced mobilization to Total E&P Australia location to start a 2 firm + 1 option well contract.
BG Group and partners announced a tender process for the charter of two further Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels to be used in the full field development of the discoveries on blocks BM-S-9 and BM-S-11 in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The two latest FPSOs build upon th
The Swedish Environmental Court of Appeal today ruled that the building of a freight port at Norvikudden in Nynäshamn could go ahead. The decision means that Ports of Stockholm can continue with project planning for the construction of the port, which is being built to meet the future demands for th
A dredging and improvement project at a popular Beaver County fishing destination will not be completed in time for the opening of trout … By John Hayes (post-gazette) [mappress] Source: post-gazette, January 9, 2011;
Manston Airport is to have a new multi-million pound radar system to ensure offshore wind turbines are not mistaken for aircraft. by Trevor Sturgess (kentonline) [mappress] Source: kentonline, January 07, 2011
OÜ Balti Gaas (Balti Gaas plc) that develops a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal close to Paldiski (North Estonia) estimates total investment about €350m. According to the company the terminal’s operator will be Balti Gaas while future owners are expected to be gas transmission networks (TSOs) of
