Category Archives: Energy, Gas & Oil

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Fortum’s heat and power plant Chelyabinsk GRES inaugurated in Russia

HELSINKI, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum’s combined heat and power plant Chelyabinsk GRES was inaugurated today in Russia. Chelyabinsk GRES unit 1 has been in commercial operation since December 2015 and unit 2 since March 2016. Speaking at the inauguration event, Fortum’s President … Read the full press release

Eni: First batch of export crude oil shipped from the onshore processing plant of the giant Kashagan oil field

Eni announces that the first batch of export crude oil has been shipped from the onshore processing plant of the giant Kashagan oil field. Following the successful pipelines replacement, the field has been recently re-opened. Production is expected to gradually … Read the full press release

Eni: Naming ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel held in Singapore

Eni announces that today in Singapore was held the ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, which will operate offshore Angola. The FPSO will soon be ready to sail to its final destination. SINGAPORE, 17-Oct-2016 … Read the full press release

Wood Group receives first project work authorization under recently signed multiuse agreement with Suncor Energy

HOUSTON, 17-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group received the first project work authorization under a recently signed multiuse agreement with Suncor Energy, for work to be completed at its Firebag in-situ site in Alberta, Canada, approximately 120 kilometres northeast of Ft. … Read the full press release

Arburg’s Taiwanese subsidiary in Taichung was officially inaugurated on 22 September 2016

Inauguration ceremony attended by 150 invited guests and high-profile delegation from the German headquarters Managing Partner Renate Keinath and Managing Director Sales Gerhard Böhm inaugurate the building Expansion of service and application technology consulting LOSSBURG, 11-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On … Read the full press release

Endesa awarded CRC Gold Award for best Ecommerce strategy by Spanish Association of Experts in customer relations (AEERC)

The CRC Gold Awards, which include the Ecommerce strategy for the first time, are independent awards granted by the Spanish Association of Experts in Customer Relations (AEERC), with the collaboration of Ifaes and IZO. The prize awarded to Endesa recognises … Read the full press release

How energy flows from hot molecule into surrounding liquid revealed by University of Bristol scientists

The most detailed exploration to date of how energy flows from a hot molecule into a surrounding liquid has been undertaken by a team of scientists at the University of Bristol. BRISTOL, 11-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Led by Professors Mike Ashfold … Read the full press release

ABB unveils modular and scalable “plug and play” microgrid solution for distributed power generation

Modular microgrid offers scalable, containerized solution for easy transport, fast and safe installation and commissioning ZURICH, 11-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB today announced a modular and scalable “plug and play” microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible … Read the full press release

ABB energized a 1,200-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage power transformer

Pioneering 1,200-kilovolt alternating current transformer technology for India’s ultra-high-voltage grid plan ZURICH, 11-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has developed, manufactured and energized a 1,200-kilovolt (kV) ultra-high-voltage power transformer to support India’s plans to build a 1,200 kV transmission system, supplementing … Read the full press release

OMV sold its 30 percent interest in UK offshore oil and gas project Rosebank to Suncor Energy

VIENNA, 10-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, October 6, 2016, OMV, the international integrated oil and gas company based in Vienna, closed the sale of a 30 percent interest in the UK offshore oil and gas project Rosebank to Suncor Energy (“Suncor”). … Read the full press release

AREVA won several significant EDF contracts for support activities associated with electricity generation

PARIS, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has been awarded several significant contracts following an EDF tender for support activities associated with electricity generation. These services include handling of casks, low-level radioactive waste management, radiation protection and assembly of scaffolding and insulating … Read the full press release

Ricoh Electronic Devices Company and Topas to attend electronica 2016 in Munich, 8-11 November

Amstelveen, the Netherlands, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh Electronic Devices Company, Ltd. (REDC) and Topas are attending electronica, the leading international trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications, to share insight and demonstrate product capabilities. REDC will return to the … Read the full press release

Pöyry awarded technical consulting services assignment for large ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plant project in Central Java

Vantaa, Finland, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PT Bhumi Jati Power has awarded Pöyry with a technical consulting services assignment for Tanjung Jati B Units 5 & 6, a 2 x 1,000 MW coal-fired power plant project in Central Java, Indonesia. PT … Read the full press release

Pöyry awarded pre-feasibility study assignment related to a future hydropower development in Mexico

Vantaa, Finland, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Generadora Fénix has awarded Pöyry with the pre-feasibility study assignment related to a future hydropower development in Mexico. The assignment includes geology, topography and hydrology studies; regulatory framework, identification of main project components, risk identification, … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica: Electrical energy demand in Spanish peninsula for September estimated at 20,832 GWh; 6.3% up YoY

MADRID, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The demand for electrical energy on the Spanish peninsula in the month of September is estimated at 20,832 GWh, a value 6.3% up on that registered in the same month last year. After factoring in the … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica: The new Morella-La Plana electricity line will increase security and quality of the electricity supply in Valencia

The project is essential in order to strengthen the meshing of the grid between the autonomous communities of Valencia and Aragón. Red Eléctrica is carefully studying the claims and arguments put forward regarding this project; a project that is included … Read the full press release

Wintershall and Gazprom joint venture Achimgaz passed the impressive production level of 20 billion cubic meters of natural gas

A further milestone has been achieved! Novy Urengoy, Russia, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A further milestone has been achieved! Achimgaz, a joint venture from Wintershall and Gazprom, has recently passed the impressive production level of 20 billion cubic meters of natural … Read the full press release

Emmi the largest Swiss milk processor to rely entirely on sustainable electricity from BKW

BERN, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Emmi has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 25 % by 2020. In an important step towards meeting this objective, the largest Swiss milk processor is switching to sustainable electricity. To this end, it is … Read the full press release

Gamesa completes installation of G126-2.5 MW and G132-3.3 MW prototypes at the Alaiz R&D facility (Navarra)

The company is showcasing these new turbines models at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016, one of the most important trade fairs in the sector, which is on until 30 September. Zamudio, Spain, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa has completed installation at the Alaiz … Read the full press release

Alpiq and GETEC establish European platform for energy market and customer service processes

LAUSANNE, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration with the German energy services provider GETEC, Alpiq is establishing a European platform for energy market and customer service processes. To this end, on 29 September 2016, the two companies founded a joint-venture company, … Read the full press release