DolWin beta platform sailed out on Aug 1, 2015 from Haugesund, Norway on its way to the German North Sea. It will house the converter station for the DolWin2 HVDC link, of which ABB is in charge. The link will have the capacity to transmit 916 megawatts (MW) of clean power into the German grid. DolW
Queensland merchandise exports in 2014-15 amounted to almost $47 billion, according to official data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics released this week. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the value of Queensland merchandise exports hit $12.9 billion in June quarter 2015, up 17.9 per cent compared to
Queensland merchandise exports in 2014-15 amounted to almost $47 billion, according to official data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics released this week. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the value of Queensland merchandise exports hit $12.9 billion in June quarter 2015, up 17.9 per cent compared to
LNG engineer KBR posted a net income of $62 million in the second quarter of 2015, compared to a net loss of $8 million in the same period a year ago. Consolidated revenue in the second quarter of was $1.4 billion compared to $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2014, the Houston-based company said
LNG engineer KBR posted a net income of $62 million in the second quarter of 2015, compared to a net loss of $8 million in the same period a year ago. Consolidated revenue in the second quarter of was $1.4 billion compared to $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2014, the Houston-based company said
By bringing the 80th and thus final wind turbine into operation, wpd has completed the construction of the 288 MW Butendiek offshore wind farm, which is now in full operation. Wpd, the Bremen wind developer and operator is responsible for the construction and operation phases. The Butendiek offshore
The boards of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) have decided to move the activities of the MPHRP into ISWAN. A transfer agreement was signed by both parties on August 3, 2015. The programme will continue
The boards of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) have decided to move the activities of the MPHRP into ISWAN. A transfer agreement was signed by both parties on August 3, 2015. The programme will continue
An official at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) says the company has succeeded to increase crude oil production from the Salman oil field in the Persian Gulf, which Iran shares with the United Arab Emirates. Abbas Rajab-Khani, the official in charge of the IOOC’s operations in Lavan region sa
Golar LNG Limited said it has approved a unit purchase program under which the company may purchase up to $25 million worth of Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) outstanding units over the next 12 months. “Given Golar LNG Partners’ current yield of approximately 11%, the company views this purchase program a
Golar LNG Limited said it has approved a unit purchase program under which the company may purchase up to $25 million worth of Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) outstanding units over the next 12 months. “Given Golar LNG Partners’ current yield of approximately 11%, the company views this purchase program a
Horizon Geosciences, a provider of offshore and nearshore geophysical surveys and geotechnical services, has added a multi-disciplinary, DP1 survey vessel, the Kommandor Stuart, to its fleet. Horizon Geosciences Business Development Manager Matthew Suchley said: “Demand for Horizon Geosciences’ geop
Managing director of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company said that a pipeline that will take Iran’s gas to Iraq will become operational by the end of the current Iranian month (ends August 22). Alireza Gharibi said testing 100 kilometers of the pipeline has come to an end and the pip
Managing director of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company said that a pipeline that will take Iran’s gas to Iraq will become operational by the end of the current Iranian month (ends August 22). Alireza Gharibi said testing 100 kilometers of the pipeline has come to an end and the pip
