Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded three contracts on the African subcontinent with a total value of approximately € 100 million. The largest contract was awarded in Nigeria by Saipem and involves dredging and equipment maintenance support work for an operational oil facility. Two othe
Moonen Shipyards is delighted to announce that the Moonen 124 Northlander has won the category Best Power 24-40 m at the ISS (International Superyacht Society) 2010 Design & Leadership Awards. The award was immediately placed prominently on display onboard the yacht, which is on display at the Fort
American Wind Industry Association (AWEA) CEO and senior staffers hold a free live webcast for AWEA members, wind supporters and the media. Live streaming video and audio, video clips, and PowerPoint slides will be shown. Topics to be discussed include: Analysis of how the election results will impa
An announcement from FEMA this afternoon is going to help one South Jersey town pay for more than $2 million in beach replenishment projects… By Shane Irwin (nbc40) [mappress] Source: nbc40, November 5, 2010;
Papua New Guinea could become a poorer nation if proceeds from its liquefied natural gas project aren’t managed properly, U.S. Secretary of… (UPI) [mappress] Source: UPI, November 5, 2010;
According to RenewableUK, the total number of utility scale wind turbines in the UK now stands at 3,076, counting both onshore and offshore,.. (ecofriendnews) [mappress] Source: ecofriendnews, November 05, 2010;
Apache Corporation today reported net income of $765 million , up 74 percent from $441 million in the prior-year period. Apache earned $2.12 per diluted common share in the third quarter compared with $1.30 per share in the year-earlier quarter. Worldwide production increased 10 percent from the yea
Eni Norge has on behalf of the Goliat-licence (PL 229/PL 229B) where Statoil is a partner, signed an EPCI contract with Siemens AS for delivery of Goliat Onshore Electrification System in Hammerfest. The contract has a value of approx. 243 million NOK. The scope of work includes among other; * New o
The long awaited design report for Purteen Harbour has been received from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which estimates… (advertiser) [mappress] Source: advertiser, November 5, 2010;
The Sevan Driller is currently off-hire due to problems with the blow-out preventer (‘BOP’) which started on November 2. During routine testing of the BOP, the locking system of one of the rams jammed in locked position. Sevan Marine is working together with Petrobras and the supplier, Cameron, to f
Operating profit amounted to USD 83 million, which is the best ever quarterly result, and net profit amounted to USD 72 million. Prosafe expects a good long-term demand for semi-submersible accommodation rigs, with stable activity in the North Sea and Mexico and growth in deepwater regions. Prosafe
Solve the problem of accessing far-shore wind farms and you could land a £2 billion market opportunity. The competition closes at 1700 on 26… (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress] Source: lowcarboneconomy, November 05, 2010;
Solve the problem of accessing far-shore wind farms and you could land a £2 billion market opportunity. The competition closes at 1700 on 26… (lowcarboneconomy) [mappress] Source: lowcarboneconomy, November 05, 2010;
When the application deadline for the 21st licensing round on the Norwegian shelf expired on 3 November, 37 companies had submitted applications. Director of Exploration Sissel Eriksen in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is very pleased that companies still consider the Norwegian Sea and the Bare
