Oil & gas news
Mascoma acquires SunOpta Bioprocess Inc.
Mascoma has announced the acquisition of SunOpta Bioprocess Inc., creating a company with comprehensive capabilities to develop biofuel.
Tokyo Gas and MOL agree share transfer
Tokyo Gas and MOL have agreed a minority share transfer in LNG shuttle and regasification vessels (SRVs) jointly owned by MOL and Höegh LNG.
California has issued a license for the first solar thermal power plant in 20 years in the state
The California Energy Commission has approved construction of the 250 MW Beacon Solar Energy project.
First L-CNG stations in Italy open
Italy’s first LNG to CNG refuelling station has opened in Villafalletto.
GE to supply wellhead sensors for Golia
GE’s Sensing business has won an order to provide over 130 subsea wellhead sensors for installation in the Goliat field, which is located within the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea.
Under sea CO2 storage licensing plans published
The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS.
HSE warns oil and gas industry to improve offshore safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases and has warned the offshore industry to ‘up its game’ in identifying and rectifying the causes of such events.
US offers shale gas technical assistance
The US is offering help in developing shale gas assets to developing nations to help combat climate change and deliver energy security.
MiaSolé signs multi –year purchase agreement with juwi Solar
MiaSolé is to supply Juwi Solar with 600 MW of CIGS solar panels.
Nevada Solar Works to build 1.3 MW of solar energy projects
Nevada Solar Works is to build up to 1.3 MW of solar powered projects in Reno, at 6 separate locations, taking advantage of state law which allows third-party ownership of renewable energy projects.