Statoil has resolved to concentrate even more strongly on offshore wind turbines as part of its strategy for renewable energy. This decision reflects the strong international growth in this segment, combined with the group’s unique offshore experience from the oil and gas industry. As part of its co
South Hook Gas Company Ltd has reached a significant milestone as it celebrated supply of 100 cargoes into the UK. The 100th cargo, Zarga, a 344m Q-Max classed vessel, was unloaded safely at the South Hook LNG Terminal in Milford Haven, Wales. From there, it will be regasified and delivered into the
AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has been awarded additional work on its existing six-year, US$149.3-million agreement to provide program manageme
Sempra Energy today reported third-quarter 2010 earnings of $131 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $317 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2009. Third-quarter 2010 results included a previously announced $139 million after-tax charge from the write
A new push is under way to protect some 30 miles of Delaware Bay shoreline from worsening floods and erosion during the next decade, while… By Jeff Montgomery (delmarvanow) [mappress] Source: delmarvanow, November 10, 2010;
Clearance work is finally being carried out to a pond plagued by litter where locals feared a child could drown in the ‘quicksand-like’ mud… By Hugh Fort (getbracknell) [mappress] Source: getbracknell, November 10, 2010;
European Union regulation for the certification of marine equipment (EC 391/2009) will not apply to all vessels of all flags but to all EU recognised organisations (ROs). This was the clear message from the European Commission to the maritime industry at the Second International Workshop for Efficie
Scottish and Southern Energy signalled it would be investing £584 million this year and next to provide better energy supplies in the UK. The spend – with at lest £377.4 million allocated to renewable energy generation – includes SSE’s 50% share of £156.3 million – for the Greater Gabbard offshore w
Subsea 7 says it has clinched a new contract in the Danish sector of the North Sea which is worth around US $55 million. Today Subsea 7 said the new deal is for installation of a 2.2 km (1.37 mile) pipeline bundle which involves engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning o
Wilhelmsen Ships Service is highlighting the need for the international shipping industry to evaluate new propulsion fuels, driven by new regulations and emission controlled areas, amongst which LNG may be a viable addition. The company used its annual Bunker Oil and Energy seminar, held two weeks a
GE Oil & Gas’ Drilling & Production business has received two contracts totaling more than $120m from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd of South Korea, engaged in building ships and offshore structures.
Noreco has received a green light for drilling a well in the North Sea. West Alpha will drill well 17/6-1 for operator Noreco.
Along the Mediterranean coast of France, in the city of Montpellier, prosecutors are quietly putting on trial an ancient French tradition – the fishing and trading of the majestic Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna, a sushi delicacy sold in restaurants from New York to Tokyo. The still-secret proceedings
London-listed PetroNeft Resources has reported a new oil find in the Former Soviet Union within its arbuzovskaya in Licence 61 area. PetroNeft said the Arbuzovskaya 1 well, drilled 10 km (6.25 miles) west of the Lineynoy oil field kicked off on 10 October and intersected an Upper Jurassic J1 oil res
