One of the major challenges in offshore wind resource assessment is gathering and validating data to support development of the wind turbines. To date, developers have constructed meteorological masts to collect comprehensive wind data. These masts, however, are approximately 100 metres tall and typ
Broward County’s board of county commissioners approved an update of Port Everglades 20-Year Master/Vision Plan that includes plans… (worldcityweb) [mappress] Source: worldcityweb, March 16, 2011
LM Wind Power, the world’s largest producer of wind turbines blades, announced today a major strategic move assisting the growing offshore wind market. The company will open the world’s longest, widest and tallest wind turbine blade workshop, capable of manufacturing blades of up to 100 meters in le
LM Wind Power, the world’s largest producer of wind turbines blades, announced today a major strategic move assisting the growing offshore wind market. The company will open the world’s longest, widest and tallest wind turbine blade workshop, capable of manufacturing blades of up to 100 meters in le
INPEX CORPORATION has confirmed there is no damage caused by the earthquake that occurred on 15 March, 2011, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan to INPEX’s pipeline network. INPEX CORPORATION is a Japan-based holding company. The Company, along with its subsidiaries and associated companies, is engaged in
After recovering from Hurricane Ivan’s damage and the recessionary tourism slowdown, Grand Cayman hit the ground running in 2011 when… (allatsea) [mappress] Source: allatsea, March 16, 2011
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners will be receiving sealed proposals at the office of the Purchasing Director, 200 W. Oak… More info: larimer [mappress] Source: larimer, March 16, 2011
Tap Oil Limited provides the following update on the Zola-1 exploration well, offshore Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. Location / Proposed Depth The Zola-1 well is located in permit WA-290-P, immediately south of the giant Gorgon gas field in the Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. The well is b
Lift Emotion BV has commissioned and handed over the marine elevators on the West Pegasus formerly know Oban B of Sea dragon offshore. The New Owner Sea drill will use this newest generation semisubmersible rigs in the gulf of Mexico. Lift Emotion BV uses a gearless traction driven elevator without
Carl Bro in Denmark has signed a major contract with the Port of Hanstholm for a major expansion of the port. The Port of Hanstholm wishes to expand its position as the leading fishing port in Denmark and as a cargo hub for north-west Denmark. In addition the Port of Hanstholm will become a ferry [&
The ‘York’, together with 25 crewmembers from the ‘Rak Afrikana’, has arrived safely in Mombasa after being released from pirate control on March 9. The crew of the ‘Rak Afrikana’, which was herself released by pirates on March 8, were transferred to the ‘York’ after being rescued by the Italian war
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has been commissioned to prepare the marine elements of an environmental statement in support of Associated British Ports’ (ABP) proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock, Port of Hull. This follows the announcement in January that Siemens
Qatar is planning to pump a staggering $170 billion into projects in the next 11 years and nearly $140 billion will be allocated for infrast… (emirates247) [mappress] Source: emirates247, March 15, 2011;
The flagship E&P Company ONGC has recently made another significant gas discovery in the north eastern state of Tripura in well AD # 30. The well located on the northwest flank of Agartala Dome in Agartala PML of Assam-Arakan Basin was drilled to a depth of 3515 m. On testing, one of its sand [&hell
