Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category
Offshore Finance – it’s all about oil & gas!
Geir Sjurseth
With effect from 1 January 2013, DVB separated its existing offshore financing activities in offshore drilling and production as well as in offshore support from the Shipping Finance division, to establish a fourth division Offshore Finance (total lending volume as at 31 March 2013:...
June 14th, 2013 | Energy, Finance, Shipfinance | Read More
Offshore wind Rules set new standard for renewables sector
Lloyd’s Register releases all-new Rules, Class Notation and Guidance Notes for ‘Wind Turbine Installation and Maintenance Vessels and Liftboats’ to reflect industry best practice and new novel designs.
The new Rules form part of the wider Mobile Offshore Unit Rule set 2013 launched by Lloyd’s...
June 12th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Classification Societies | Read More
NLI unveils concept for large volume LNG Bunker Barge
High-Tech LNG Bunker Barge – HTB
Design study developed by NLI Solutions, Rolls-Royce and Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions.
Oslo June 10, 2013. Offshore oil and gas engineering specialist NLI Solutions (NLI) has developed a concept for a LNG Bunker Barge* based on the NLI LNG tank design....
June 10th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, LNG, News | Read More
Guidance on DP positioning Jack-ups and usse of dumb barges for offshore sector renewables sector from IMCA
Jane Bugler
An increasing number of members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) are involved with the offshore renewables sector and for this reason the association has published ‘Guidance for the Positioning of Dynamically Positioned (DP) Jack-up Vessels on and off the Seabed”...
June 10th, 2013 | Energy, Oceanology, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs | Read More
An explosion in Turkey will be devastating…*
Without prejudice
…clouds over the Straits of Bosporus, with its famous bridge linking Europe and Asia. Photo credit Anny Zade
An explosion in Turkey will be devastating…* By John Faraclas
The Americans have an interesting expression which refers to “new kids on the block”** and this matches...
June 9th, 2013 | Breaking News, Canals, Country Profiles, Energy, Environment, European Union, Holidays, ITF, Marinas, Marine Insurance, Markets, Mediterranean Shipping, Military, Ocean Shipping, Organisations, People and Places, Politics and Government, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Stock Markets, Story of the Month, Tourism, Trade and Commerce, UN, Yachting | Read More
4th annual Mediterranean Oil & Gas Conference 12 – 13 June 2013
Oil and Gas have never been more topical in the Caspian and Mediterranean Seas. The oil majors have taken centre-stage as a result of new hydrocarbon discoveries and the upcoming development of a huge gas infrastructure that will bring the Azerbaijani gas to the heart of Europe. There is a symbiotic...
June 9th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Energy, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs | Read More
Recent developments in R&D for Hydrocarbons in Greece
The Hellenic Institute of Hydrocarbons (HELLINY – www.elliny.gr), following the recent developments concerning the exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons (HC) in Greece, namely: (a) the call for tenders for hydrocarbons exploration and development in three areas in Western Greece...
June 8th, 2013 | Breaking News, Energy, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs | Read More
ABB breakthrough for enhanced reliability drillship
Improved power system function and performance to fulfill the new marine class requirements
Zurich, Switzerland, June 4, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has secured a landmark offshore marine industry contract covering electrical power and propulsion systems onboard...
June 5th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Energy, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More
GL: ECO-Ships Are Here To Stay
Oslo/Norway, 4 June 2013 - At a press conference at Nor-Shipping 2013, classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) said that the trend toward building and operating so called ECO-Ships, or highly energy efficient vessels, was irreversible, given the potential cost savings for the maritime industry....
June 4th, 2013 | Energy, Environment | Read More
ABS Releases Ship Energy Efficiency Measures Advisory
Advisory provides practical guidance on measures for newbuilds and existing tonnage
4 June 2013 - (Houston, TX—) ABS, a leading provider of maritime classification services, has released the ABS Ship Energy Efficiency Measures Advisory to provide guidance on the wide range of options available...
June 4th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Energy | Read More
A major step forward in technical innovation as the world’s oldest certification authority joins ITF
Dr Patrick O’Brien
Lloyd’s Register is pleased to announce that it has become a key member of ITF, the global technology facilitator for the oil and gas industry.
CEO Dr Patrick O’Brien from ITF said: “It’s a testament to the success of ITF that we continue to welcome new members who understand...
May 28th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Energy, Regulatory | Read More
Environmental, Energy, Efficient Management Operation in Shipping
The President of the Propeller Club Mr. A. Faraklas during his welcome speech
The International Propeller Club of the United States, International Port of Piraeus, organized last Wednesday the 22nd of May 2013 the ‘Environmental, Energy, Efficient Management Operation in Shipping’ seminar...
May 27th, 2013 | Associations, Clubs, Energy | Read More
Wärtsilä to supply DEH system for African offshore oilfield
Wärtsilä is the market leader in topside direct electrical heating systems, being involved in 85 per cent of all contracted systems to date. This latest valuable order for Wärtsilä DEH technology provides further evidence of the benefits of the proven technology for West African installations. On...
May 23rd, 2013 | Energy, Oil Industry | Read More
Gibdock sets seismic trend
Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the yard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialised offshore vessel market.
WG Cook is one of six 12-streamer 3D seismic ships delivered to the owner in 2010. The 19-day project was completed...
May 20th, 2013 | Energy, News, Oil Industry, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shiprepair | Read More
Well test finds record oil column at Johan Sverdrup
Well test finds record oil column at Johan Sverdrup
Ross Davidson, 15th May 2013
The latest drilling tests at a giant North Sea discovery has hit a record oil column.
Johan Sverdrup has been estimated to hold between 1.7billion and 3.3billion barrels of oil, but there had been uncertainty over the reservoir...
May 19th, 2013 | Energy, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Story of the Month | Read More
Does fracking trigger earthquakes?
(Source: Lloyd’s of London)
Hailed by some as a potential saviour to the energy crisis facing the world, and by others an environmental disaster, hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale...
May 18th, 2013 | Energy | Read More
GL Renewables Certification at AWEA Windpower 2013
Andreas Schröter
New Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems
Hamburg/Germany, Chicago/USA, 6 May 2013 – GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has published its new “Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems for Wind Turbines”. This guideline...
May 14th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy | Read More
Praise for Esbjerg from the major players in the energy sector
Johnny Søtrup (right) and Dennis OKeefe
Strong and attractive candidate are just some of the adjectives that Mayor Johnny Søtrup heard after he had presented Esbjerg’s candidacy for mayors and representatives from the nineteen member cities of the World Energy Cities Partnership.
On the...
May 8th, 2013 | Energy | Read More
GL Renewables Certification Strengthens Wave and Tidal Business
Holger Trecksel
Hamburg/Germany, 7 May 2013 – GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) appoints Holger Trecksel as new Head of Department Marine Renewables. Wave and tidal energy is a promising realm of renewable energy. As technology advances, GL RC is providing expertise to designers, manufacturers,...
May 7th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy | Read More
GL Renewables Certification at AWEA Windpower 2013
GL Renewables Certification at AWEA Windpower 2013
New Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems
Hamburg/Germany, Chicago/USA, 6 May 2013 – GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has published its new “Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems for...
May 6th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy | Read More
UK National Nuclear Laboratory and Lloyd’s Register lead regulatory event for Jordanian Nuclear Industry
The UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Lloyd’s Register have jointly led a major regulatory workshop in Amman, Jordan for a range of representatives of that country’s nuclear industry.
The UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and Lloyd’s Register have jointly led...
May 3rd, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, News | Read More
Helping to maximise the value of solar measurements
Hamburg/Germany, 3 May 2013 – Since its initial release in spring 2010, GL Garrad Hassan’s Online Data Management (ODM) service has continued to grow and is currently used by clients in 34 countries worldwide with many hundreds of met masts and remote sensing devices under management. Following on...
May 3rd, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy | Read More
GL Garrad Hassan hosts Solar Finance Event
London/UK, 30 April 2013 – GL Garrad Hassan organised a Solar Finance Q&A and Networking Evening in London recently. The event was co-hosted with UK law firm, Burges Salmon and was run as part of the Clean Energy Finance and Development event at the Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel. More than 60...
April 30th, 2013 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Energy | Read More
Opportunity Brazil! Trade tempo surges, but – mind the cultural gap!
Opportunity Brazil speakers
Opportunity Brazil! Trade tempo surges, but – mind the cultural gap! Institute of Export London seminar sets scene for dealing with the South American giant
By James Brewer
Companies keen to break into the booming Brazilian market should not be seduced by the relaxing rhythm...
April 27th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Energy, Immigration, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Energy Advice Line Quarterly Price Review
BUSINESS electricity prices have spiraled by more than 11% on average in the past 12 months, according to figures released by the Energy Advice Line.
Firms that signed up to 1, 2 and 3-year energy contracts in the first quarter of 2012 paid an average 9.98p/kWh for electricity, compared to 11.12p/kWh...
April 26th, 2013 | Energy | Read More
