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Iran Won't Replace Russia as Top Gas Supplier

Oct 04, 2014

Iran is not ready to replace Russia as a key gas supplier if sanctions against Tehran are removed, Itar-Tass news agency quoted Iranian President Hassan Rouhani as telling Russian TV channel Rossiya 1.The European Union is quietly increasing…

China to Straighten Transport Bottlenecks by 2020

Oct 04, 2014

China aims to ease transport bottlenecks which are affecting economic development by 2020 with a plan announced on Saturday to tackle issues such as excessive road tolls and poor connectivity and to ensure the smoother flow of goods.Despite…

Chinese Premier to Attend Europe Summit, sign Russia Energy Deal

Oct 04, 2014

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will attend a summit of European and Asian leaders on a trip starting next week that will also include a visit to Germany and the signing of energy and high-speed rail deals with Russia, the government and state media said…

Osaka Gas Vessel Named "LNG Venus'

Oct 04, 2014

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. President: Koichi Muto) today announced the naming ceremony of 'LNG Venus', a newbuilding liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier held at the Nagasaki Shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI; President: Shunichi Miyanaga…

BHP Supports Ebola Response Efforts

Oct 03, 2014

In response to the widespread devastation caused by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, BHP Billiton Sustainable Communities has donated US$400,000 to the Pooled World Health Organisation (WHO) Ebola Response fund.The contribution from BHP…

Seagull Maritime AS debuts STA 4.0

Oct 03, 2014

Seagull Maritime AS has launched Seagull Training Administrator 4.0, an updated version of the shipping industry’s most widely used training administrator, in a move the company says makes computer-based packages even easier to use. Norway…

Saipem Bags $750m E&C Contracts in Gulf of Mexico

Oct 03, 2014

Saipem has been awarded new offshore Engineering & Construction contracts in the Gulf of Mexico, for a total amount of approximately $750 million.Pemex has awarded Saipem an EPCI contract for the development of the Lakach field, located…

ExxonMobil Donates $18 mi to Houston Health Institutions

Oct 03, 2014

ExxonMobil today announced $18 million in grants to Houston health care facilities to support cancer prevention and cardiovascular research, expand pediatric care for children with autism and enhance pediatric liver disease research and clinical services…

Odyssey Marine Implements Management Changes

Oct 02, 2014

President Mark D. Gordon appointed CEO, Greg Stemm becomes chairman as the company prepares for several monetization events and shipwreck projectsOdyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., an in the field of deep-ocean exploration, has implemented…

Exxon CEO: Lifting Crude Export Ban Would Create US Jobs

Oct 02, 2014

Scrapping a decades-old ban on U.S. crude oil exports would spur job creation and boost energy security by encouraging new investment that lifts production, Exxon Mobil Corp's chief executive said on Thursday.Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson…

Yara Completes Acquisition of OFD Holding

Oct 02, 2014

Yara International ASA has obtained relevant regulatory approvals and closed the acquisition of OFD Holding Inc. (OFD) allowing the integration process to start.The OFD operations comprise production facilities in Cartagena, Colombia and distribution companies across Latin America…

Jaccar Holdings & Hartmann form JV

Oct 02, 2014

Jaccar Holdings of Luxemburg and Hartmann Group of Leer, Germany, announce the establishment of a joint venture for the commercial management of ethane carriers. The new company, “United Ethane Carriers” or UEC, will be based in Singapore…

MAN Diesel & Turbo SE takes Dr. Uwe Lauber on Board

Oct 02, 2014

Dr. Uwe Lauber (47) has been appointed to the Executive Board of MAN Diesel & Turbo SE effective as of 1 October 2014. Dr. Lauber has worked successfully in various management positions within the company since 2000.In his new role he…

Frontline & TI form new VLCC Company

Oct 02, 2014

Frontline Management (Bermuda) Ltd. and Tankers International LLC (TI) today announced the formation of a new company, VLCC Chartering Ltd ('the Company').  The aims of the Company will be:*to create a larger fleet with more flexibility…

Renewable Energy Department at ClassNK

Oct 02, 2014

Chairman and President: Noboru Ueda of ClassNK announced the establishment of a new Renewable Energy Department. This new department which began operations on 1 October 2014 will oversee a diverse range of activities related to renewable energy…

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