SeaBird Exploration has signed an interim agreement for a seismic survey in Nigeria. The company signed an agreement with Shell Nigeria for the acquisition of an ocean bottom node seismic survey. Hugin Explorer will conduct the survey, and started mobilisation 12 August, according to Seabird.
The 89-ft steel excursion boat, Linnea built by Blount Boats for Wendella Sightseeing Company was completed and accepted on July 20, 2010. The vessel was delivered to Chicago via Erie Canal and began service on July 30th. The delivery for the Linnea is especially timely on account of the fact that W
An examination of construction sites by the Hankyoreh has confirmed that the dredging efforts currently taking place around the country as part of the Four Major Rivers Restoration Project follow a “canal model” that would allow the future passage of boats, rather than a natural river servicing mode
Indian Energy has fully commissioned its 16.5 MW Theni wind farm and the associated substation. The wind farm was constructed by Regen Powertech Pvt. Ltd under a contract signed with Indian Energy in December 2009. The project consists of 11 1.5 MW wind turbines.
The decline in available oil and gas resources in onshore areas has driven increased offshore exploration which has resulted in discoveries of huge reserves in new emerging regions. Asia Pacific is one of these emerging regions that has become the focus of a shift in considerable investments. This t
Nor-Fishing 2010 will attract a total of 464 exhibitors from a record-breaking 26 countries in Trondheim, Norway, according to Odd Berg, who is in charge of the exhibition. “Nor-Fishing is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year, and we are pleased to note that the exhibition is more popular
France and Belgium have taken command over Operation Atalanta off Somalia. Rear Admiral Philippe Coindreau of France will lead the multinational Force Headquarters on board the French warship De Grasse for the next four months.
Bangladesh and the Netherlands are set to build a five-year strategic cooperation in the area of water security under which a range of … (nation) [mappress] Source: nation, August 17, 2010
The Dutch dredging firm that completed the $721 million deepening of Port Phillip Bay’s shipping channels spilled 900 litres of hydraulic… (theage) [mappress] Source: theage, August 17, 2010;
The dredging of the Rewa River is expected to start tomorrow following the project launch by the Primary Industries Minister Joketani … (radiofiji) [mappress] Source: radiofiji, August 17, 2010;
Golar LNG Energy Limited (“Golar Energy” “Company”) advises that in connection with its share buyback programme announced on June 10, 2010 the Company has acquired a further 15,000 shares through market purchases at an average price of NOK 7.02 per share. After this transaction Golar Energy holds a
GE applauds the work of the seven independent scientists who evaluated the first phase of the Hudson River dredging project. We agree with the unanimous conclusion in their draft report that the performance standards established by EPA to govern the dredging project could not be met in Phase 1 and c
Liquefied natural gas importer Petronet LNG Ltd has set its eyes on putting up a gas based power station of about 750 MW at Dahej… (steelguru) [mappress] Source: steelguru, August 17, 2010;
Chevron Corp. today announced further drilling success in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia, Australia’s premier hydrocarbon basin. The Acme-1 exploration discovery well is located in the WA-205-P permit area offshore Western Australia approximately 93 miles (150 km) from Onslow. Drille
