• Gate terminal strengthens Netherlands’ position as gas roundabout; • Independent LNG terminal important factor in gas distribution in Europe; • Terminal dovetails with Dutch and European energy policy of diversification; • Terminal ready in 2011. Economic Affairs Minister Maria van der Hoeven toda
Oilexco has hit pay in two zones at its Moth prospect exploration well in the UK Central North Sea. Oilexco said it had hit a significant dual zone oil and gas-condensate discovery in the 23/21-6z Moth discovery well, which was drilled to a total depth of 4,458 metres. Hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir
Talisman Energy has hit pay in a wildcat well near the Varg field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said the find in well 15/12-20 S contains between 690,000 – 1.6m bbl of oil. Talisman is now planning to fast-track the discovery as a tieback the Var
Roxar has signed an LOI for a four-year global software contract for the full suite of its reservoir modeling solution, IRAP RMST, with StatoilHydro. The contract, valued at approximately US$ 6 million (NOK 30 million) per annum, is one of the largest ever contracts for Roxar`s software division. Ro
Solicitation Number: W912BU-08-B-0007 Agency: Department of the Army Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location: US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia Notice Type: Solicitation Original Posted Date: June 9, 2008 Posted Date: June 24, 2008 Response Date: Jul 24, 2008 11:00 am Original Response D
Project Updates – June 27, 2008 The Bradenton Herald reports that another US$7.6 million in federal funding could be earmarked for the long-awaited dredging of Wares Creek. The House Appropriations Committee approved that amount for Wares Creek, plus US$7.7 million to dredge Manatee and Tampa harbor
The lives of three UK fishermen have been saved thanks to the RNLI’s new and unique MOB Guardian man overboard and vessel locater alert system. This is the first time that the system has demonstrated its full effectiveness in helping to save lives in a real emergency situation. The RNLI Operations R
Somali pirates have demanded a ransom for the release of a German couple kidnapped from a yacht sailing in the Gulf of Aden, making this the first instance of a small cruising yacht’s non-professional crew being held hostage. Up to 100 small yachts make the Red Sea transit each year, most with short
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — American Commercial Lines Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLI – News; “ACL” or the “Company”) announced today that it has obtained the necessary approvals from its bank lending group to secure an amendment to its revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”
From sculptures to paintings, wide range featured throughout ship SEATTLE, June 26 /PRNewswire/ — From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works. The 2,104-guest liner — Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship — honors t
September Event Showcases San Diego as Yachting Destination SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recognized as the West Coast’s premier boutique yacht show, YachtFest ‘08 will open the international yacht show season at San Diego’s Shelter Island for the ninth straight year, from September 11-14.
By Katie Hunt Business reporter, BBC News, Portsmouth Super-yachts are the ultimate status symbol Wanted: crew for luxury super-yacht. Travel to some of the world’s most glamorous destinations with free board and lodging and an attractive tax-free salary of between 2,000 euros (£1,600) and 10,000 eu
Sweden’s PA Resources has stepped into a bigger financial league with the move from Norway’s Mid Cap to Large Cap market on the Nordic Stock Exchange. “The step from Mid Cap to Large Cap is indeed an important and exciting milestone in PA Resources development,” commented PA president Ulrik Jansson.
Statoil Hydro has completed drilling its North Sea exploration well on the Osberg South area with the 30/9-21A sidetrack well but results indicate that the hydrocarbon accumulation is non-commercial. According to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate today the 30/9-21A well in PL104 found hydrocarbons
