Tidal Energy Ltd (TEL), a privately owned technology development, is working on an innovative tidal stream generator called DeltaStream. (theconstructionindex) [mappress] Source: theconstructionindex, March 10, 2011
Tidal Energy Ltd (TEL), a privately owned technology development, is working on an innovative tidal stream generator called DeltaStream. (theconstructionindex) [mappress] Source: theconstructionindex, March 10, 2011
As part of Maersk Line’s drive to cut sulphur emissions from its fleet towards zero, the shipping line continues to expand on its fuel-switch implementations. On tuesday 8 March the programme was implemented in New Zealand. Switching from bunker to low-sulphur fuel in New Zealand reduces sulphur to
Shtokman gas project partners have selected a US based firm to provide process simulation services for the giant Barents Sea offshore project. Houston-based Lanner Group has just completed work on behalf of Shtokman project leader Gazprom developing a detailed simulation of offshore operations which
The Finnish Transport Workers’ Union AKT has declared a cargo handling blockade for Finnlines’ vessels in all Finnish ports. The stevedores will neither discharge nor load the company’s vessels during this time. Finnlines stresses that the blockade is illegal.
A decision on the Nabucco investment will be made this year, and Russia could also ship gas through the pipeline at a later stage, Nabucco… (bbjonline) [mappress] Source: bbjonline, March 10, 2011;
Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard), a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), has secured new contracts totalling S$170 million for two fast-track projects. The new jobs comprise completing a Pipe Laying Vessel for Saipem S.p.A (Saipem) and converting a Floating, Sto
The GDF SUEZ Group has successfully launched a €300 million bond issue with 100-year maturity and 5.95% coupon. This is the first 100-year issue denominated in euros ever floated in the market. This issue once again illustrates investors confidence in GDF SUEZ long-term outlook and the permanent fin
State-run power utility Gujarat Power Corporation (GPCL) today said it has narrowed down on a site suitable for the commissioning of 50 MW… (moneycontrol) [mappress] Source: moneycontrol, March 10, 2011
With a record number of more than reviewed 850 papers, the OMAE2011 Conference (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering) in Rotterdam is an ideal forum for offshore engineers, researchers, managers and students to present their progress in research and innovative technolog
With a record number of more than reviewed 850 papers, the OMAE2011 Conference (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering) in Rotterdam is an ideal forum for offshore engineers, researchers, managers and students to present their progress in research and innovative technolog
A Ngati Whatua leader says the iwi will fight an Environment Court decision giving the go-ahead for a tidal power plant on the Kaipara… (radionz) [mappress] Source: radionz, March 10, 2011;
Until the end of April, the contractor will be busy planting four kilometres of dune with young marram grass. Most of this work will be done by hand. The grassroots will retain the sand of the new dunes, preventing erosion. The last two kilometres of dune, including the stretch of dunes near the Slu
Rebuilding the beaches of Pinellas County’s Sand Key is even more challenging than expected. By Steve Nichols (myfoxtampabay) [mappress] Source: myfoxtampabay, March 10, 2011