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SK E&C Awarded Contract for Magnolia LNG

Dec 01, 2014

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited informs that its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnolia LNG LLC (MLNG) has agreed to an EPC contract with SK E&C USA (EPC Contract) in relation to the Company’s Magnolia LNG Project. The Contract covers the initial 4 mtpa LNG installation…

CMA CGM Agent in Munich Relocated

Dec 01, 2014

CMA CGM Agent in Munich will be Relocated from Friday, November 28th, 2014, CMA CGM (Deutschland) office in Munich will move to the following address:CMA CGM (Deutschland) GmbHBranch Office MunichOtl-Aicher-Str. 70D-80807 MünchenGERMANYPhone and fax numbers remain unchanged.

Statoil to be Johan Sverdrup operator

Dec 01, 2014

Statoil has been recommended as Johan Sverdrup operator. Their agreement will be included in the Unit Operating Agreement (UOA), which is planned to be submitted to the authorities in February 2015 together with the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO)…

Naimi Declares Price War on U.S. Shale Oil

Nov 30, 2014

Saudi Arabia's oil minister told fellow OPEC members they must combat the U.S. shale oil boom, arguing against cutting crude output in order to depress prices and undermine the profitability of North American producers.Ali al-Naimi won the argument at Thursday's meeting…

Fire Takes Another Belgian Nuclear Reactor Offline

Nov 30, 2014

Electrabel temporarily closed a nuclear reactor on Sunday after an electrical fire, Belgium's electricity transmission system operator said, leaving only three of the Belgian firm's seven nuclear plants in action.Electrabel, part of France's GDF Suez…

Rosneft Acquires 16.67% Share in PCK Raffinerie

Nov 30, 2014

Total and Rosneft signed a Term Sheet that envisages the main terms and conditions of the purchase of 16.67% share in a refinery located in Schwedt, Germany (PCK Raffinerie GmbH). The document was signed in Sochi by the Head of Rosneft Igor…

HMAS Canberra Joins the Fleet

Nov 29, 2014

Governor General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC (Retd), together with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Mr Tony Abbott, MP, were the guests of honour today as Australia’s first Landing…

Schneider Looks at 130 Job-cuts in France

Nov 29, 2014

Electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric could cut over 130 jobs in France as it restructures its production of prefabricated power substations and shrinks the segment's staff by a third, a company spokesman told Reuters.Talks with…

ESSA's Fleet Upgradation Environmental Driven

Nov 28, 2014

State-controlled Exportadora de Sal SA de CV of Mexico ('ESSA'), one of the world’s largest salt exporters with a 10-million-ton annual production, has strengthened its commitment to the continued protection of its operating environment with…

PSA Chairman Receives Belgium Award

Nov 28, 2014

On 27 November 2014, PSA Group Chairman Fock Siew Wah was conferred the national distinction ‘Commander of the Order of the Crown’ from His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium for his merit, dedication and services rendered to the Kingdom of Belgium…

MSC Magnifica Completes Drydocking at Damen Shiprepair

Nov 28, 2014

After a very fast and successful 17-day drydocking the cruise ship MSC Magnifica left Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion) for Hamburg on schedule to start her next cruise. Next week (December 2) another cruise…

Sulphur Regulation Enforcement Support Gathers Momentum

Nov 28, 2014

Trident Alliance, the shipping industry initiative for robust enforcement of maritime sulphur regulations, broadens its platform as some of Germany’s and Denmark’s most prominent shipping companies join its ranks together with new members from Chile…

High Seas Becoming Less Secure

Nov 28, 2014

Despite the significant reduction in piracy attacks over the last few years it is now widely accepted by the maritime community that the safety of the High Seas cannot always be guaranteed by Governments. The future of security in the marine…

Kleven Wins New Yacht Contract

Nov 28, 2014

Norwegian ship builder Kleven has secured a new contract for a high specification, 116-metre long Expedition Support Vessel. The order is placed by Mr Graeme Hart, who currently has another vessel of the same type under construction at Kleven Verft…

Golar LNG Dividend

Nov 27, 2014

Reference is made to the third quarter 2014 report released on Nov 26, 2014. Golar LNG will be trading ex-dividend of a total dividend of $0.45 per share on December 3, 2014. The record date will be December 5, 2014 and the dividend will be paid on or about December 30, 2014.

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