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Siemens: Denmark’s biggest offshore wind power plant officially inaugurated
Siemens has officially inaugurated the Anholt offshore wind power plant, which is the biggest wind power project in Denmark, with a total capacity of 400 MW.
read more... 09/09/2013
Eni strikes the biggest ever gas discovery offshore Mozambique
Italy –based Eni has unveiled a new significant impact discovery offshore Mozambique, while working in its Agulha exploration prospect.
read more... 06/09/2013
EWEA: Offshore wind turbines increased about 2-fold in 2013
The industry body European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) said in the first half of 2013 the number of new offshore wind turbines installed increased about 2-fold compared with a year ago, however financing for new projects has slowed.
read more... 05/09/2013
Italy to halve offshore exploration areas
According to a Reuters report Italy has halved the offshore areas where it will allow companies to explore for oil and gas as it is aiming to diminish the country’s reliance on energy imports. The move is projected to placate environmental groups and to hasten expansion of new deep-water prospects.
read more... 05/09/2013
China to have its first floating terminal for LNG imports
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has announced it has obtained the permit to build its first floating terminal for liquefied natural gas in the northern port city of Tianjin. China, being the world biggest energy consumer, intends to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 8% in the next two years, from the current 5 % in a move which aims to cut emissions from coal-fired power stations and reduce the reliance on oil imports.
read more... 22/08/2013