Oil & gas news
Aker Solutions wins offshore loading systems contracts in Brazil
Aker Solutions has won two contracts worth approximately 120 million NOK, from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of offloading systems to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market.
Canada’s new energy capital
Laura Severs, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Canada, discusses the Edmonton service area and its growing status as the world’s most politically stable oil reserves.
Stena Bulk purchases three LNG tankers
Stena Bulk has bought three LNG tankers from the Taiwan-based shipping company TMT for a total of US$ 700 million.
Torresol Energy commissions 19.9 MW Gemasolar power plant in Spain
Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar and SENER, announced today the commissioning of its flagship 19.9MW Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Seville, Spain.
A paradox of plenty? What LNG development could mean for security in PNG
Is there a risk that Papua New Guinea's newfound LNG wealth could be a fuel for civil disorder as rival groups scramble for control of resources?
The Rise of Renewables
During the past few years, renewable energy has continued to rise in prominence and represents a growing piece of today’s global energy market, fuelled by greener politics and the need to improve energy supply and mitigate environmental risk.
Shell to build world’s largest offshore floating facility
Shell is planning to build the world’s largest offshore floating facility. The FLNG facility will be sited 200 km offshore Australia.
Renewable integration still a challenge for utilities
The prospect of renewables taking a greater share of the energy mix, as well as additional demand from electric vehicles, poses utilities with a major challenge, say industry experts.
Habau and KHE Group announce sale of pipeline contractor Nacap
Nacap sold to Habau; business efforts to be combined.
Rising cost of coal may prompt more power cuts in China
China has started rationing electricity in an attempt to avoid an energy shortage in the country.