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EMGS Receives LoI for BOA Thalassa

Nov 02, 2014

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has received a letter of intent worth USD 7.0 million from an oil company for 3D EM data acquisition in Thailand and Myanmar. 'This is the first time we operate for this customer and also the first…

BG Group Selects Rolls-Royce Trent 60 DLE

Nov 02, 2014

Rolls-Royce is proud to announce that BG Group has selected the Trent 60 DLE industrial gas turbine as the driver for the main refrigeration compressors in the proposed Lake Charles LNG Export project in Louisiana, USA.BG Group and Rolls…

Libyan Rebel Refuses to Hand Over Oil Ports

Nov 01, 2014

A former Libyan rebel leader, who seized oil ports in the past to campaign for eastern autonomy, said he had turned down an offer to join an armed group challenging the internationally-recognized government.The loyalty of Ibrahim Jathran…

Brazil Setting-up Solar Parks

Nov 01, 2014

Brazil finally entered the solar power sector on Friday, granting contracts for the construction of 31 solar parks as it tries to diversify its sources of generation amid an energy crisis caused by the worst drought in eight decades.Brazil's energy regulator…

U.S.& Iran Meet Ahead of Deadline for Atom Deal

Nov 01, 2014

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will meet Iran's foreign minister and the European Union foreign policy chief in Oman on Nov. 9-10 to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue ahead of a looming deadline for a final agreement, the U.S. State Department said on Friday…

ClassNK Registered Al Kout Delivered to KOTC

Nov 01, 2014

Leading classification society ClassNK announced that it has completed work on the 165,178GT VLCC Al Kout, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) as part of a series of vessels constructed for the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company S…

DNV GL bags Two Lloyd’s List Awards

Nov 01, 2014

DNV GL was recognized for its leadership and ability to innovate when it received both the “Classification Society” and the “Innovation Award” at the 2014 Lloyd’s List Asia Awards held on 30 October. This is the second year in a row that DNV GL has won the award for best Classification Society…

Ensco plc Reports 3Q, 2014 Results

Oct 31, 2014

Ensco plc  today reported earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.93 in third quarter 2014, up 16% from $1.66 in third quarter 2013. Adjusted for a $0.06 per share gain on the sale of four jackup rigs, third quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1…

Fukushima Offshore Floating Wind Farm Update

Oct 31, 2014

A consortium has been participating in an experimental offshore floating wind farm project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry since March 2012.  Preparatory works for the installation of the 7MW oil pressure drive-type…

Wärtsilä Propulsion Equipment for 2 Fishing Vessels

Oct 31, 2014

Two new 78 metre purser/trawler fishing vessels being designed and built at Karstensen Shipyard in Denmark will feature Wärtsilä's main propulsion and control equipment. The ships have been contracted by Lunar Fishing, the Scotland based fishing company and will operate in the North Sea…

Easing US Oil Export Ban Unlikey to Raise Gasoline Prices

Oct 30, 2014

A government study on Thursday essentially supported the notion that easing the decades-old restriction on exporting U.S. crude was more likely to lower than raise gasoline prices for American motorists, a conclusion that could ease concerns among lawmakers about changing the policy…

Exmar Optimistic About Gas Carrier Market into 2015

Oct 30, 2014

Belgian gas shipping group Exmar said on Thursday that the market for its very large and midsize gas carriers was at historically high levels in the third quarter and was expected to remain good in spite of new vessels being delivered in 2015…

Shell Board Appoints Holliday as Chairman

Oct 30, 2014

Royal Dutch Shell plc’s board of directors has appointed Charles O. Holliday as chairman with effect from the conclusion of the 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM), subject to his reappointment as a director of the company by shareholders at the AGM…

Kirby Corp. Announces Record 3Q Results

Oct 30, 2014

Record 2014 third quarter earnings per share of $1.34 compared with $1.21 in the 2013 third quarter, which included a $0.08 benefit due to the reduction of the United earnout liability.Kirby Corporation announced record net earnings attributable to Kirby for the third quarter ended September 30…

Danny Broad Appointed to ARENA Board

Oct 30, 2014

The Chair, Board members and staff of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) are delighted to advise that Danny Broad has been appointed by the Australian Government to the Board of ARENA.Mr Broad has commercial management experience in the power…

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US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

US Freight Industry Hopes for Back-to-School Demand Boost After Tariff Truce

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

CMA CGM to Redeploy Fleet to Avoid US Port Fees on Chinese Vessels

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

Israel Attacks Yemeni Ports, Says Houthi-Run TV Outlet

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

DFDS Reaches 10,000 Sailings in Türkiye

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