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Energy, Gas & Oil Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Rolls-Royce’s next generation Energy Management System has been launched

DERBY, 01-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has launched the next generation of its Energy Management (EM) System. The system will allow customers to reduce energy usage, fuel consumption and operating costs whilst supporting environmental compliance and providing performance information that … Read the full press release

ENGIE acquires Swedish specialist of onboard communications solutions for public transport Icomera

La Défense, France, 01-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE announces the acquisition through its subsidiary ENGIE Ineo of the Swedish company Icomera, specialist of onboard communications solutions for public transport. Icomera’s consolidation fully complements the strategy of transformation of ENGIE, the energy … Read the full press release

Shell completes sale of all its in-situ and undeveloped oil sands interests in Canada

Calgary, Canada, 01-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Dutch Shell plc today announces the completion of two previously announced agreements by Shell Canada Energy, Shell Canada Limited and Shell Canada Resources (“Shell”) that will see Shell sell all its in-situ and undeveloped … Read the full press release

Shell completes sale of its Australian aviation business to Viva Energy Australia for approximately US$ 250 million

THE HAGUE, 01-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Following regulatory approval, Shell has completed the sale of its Australian aviation business (“Shell Aviation Australia Pty Ltd”) to Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd (“Viva Energy”) for a total transaction value of approximately US$ 250 … Read the full press release

TS EMEA to Exhibit at AEGPL 2017 with NextGen Mobility Solutions On Hand

TS EMEA will present its NextGen enterprise software at the AEGPL Congress on 21-22 June 2017, in Lisbon, Portugal Tulsa, USA, 31-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — TS EMEA, a provider of logistics and mobility software solutions, announced that it will present … Read the full press release

eRamp energy efficiency project is coming to a close

Joint press release by the “eRamp” research project partners Munich and Dresden, Germany, 30-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the most important European research projects for energy efficiency, “eRamp”, is coming to a close. Over the past three years, 26 partners … Read the full press release

Neoen, Schneider Electric sign 750 MW Conext SmartGenTM multi-year framework agreement on three continents

Rueil-Malmaison (France), 29-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Neoen, the premier French independent power producer and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, have signed a 750 MW Conext SmartGenTM multi-year framework agreement on three continents. The scope includes: conversion … Read the full press release

WindEurope and RenewableUK join forces to host Offshore Wind Energy 2017 from June 6-8, London

BRUSSELS, 26-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the globe’s largest dedicated offshore wind event ever, is just around the corner! Thousands of delegates, exhibitors, and visitors will be heading to London’s magnificent ExCeL Centre from June 6-8 for what promises to … Read the full press release

8,500 Iberdrola employees to benefit from the signing of the 7th Collective Agreement

The over 1,000 staff of Iberdrola’s engineering subsidiary will now benefit from the same conditions as the rest of the workforce  The company continues to promote flexible working hours, enabling reconciliation of home and work life, and to review salaries … Read the full press release

DONG Energy to sell DONG E&P A/S to INEOS for DKK 7.0 billion

​DONG Energy has today agreed to divest the entire share capital of DONG E&P A/S to INEOS for an unconditional payment of USD 1,050 million (DKK 7.0 billion) on a cash and debt free basis, a contingent payment of USD … Read the full press release

Cure Afvalbeheer and DONG Energy form joint venture company

A joint venture agreement forms the framework for further analysis of the possibility of a REnescience plant in the Netherlands. FREDERICIA, 25-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch company Cure Afvalbeheer and DONG Energy have just signed a joint venture agreement. With … Read the full press release

LOC Group to carry out marine warranty surveying (MWS) services on the 60MW test phase of Korea’s Southwest Offshore Windfarm Project

LOC Korea will provide MWS services for the test phase of the Southwest Offshore Windfarm Project, being built by Korea Offshore Wind Power SEOUL, South Korea, 24-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading international marine and engineering consultancy LOC Group has been retained … Read the full press release

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) advised Panoro Energy ASA on its deal with BW Energy Gabon

LONDON, 22-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has advised Panoro Energy ASA on the sale by its Gabon subsidiary of a 25% working interest in the Dussafu Production Sharing Contract offshore Gabon to BW Energy Gabon … Read the full press release

SENER honoured for Kathu Solar Park Complex, Bokpoort CSP Power Plant at African Utility Week Power Awards

Getxo, Spain, 22-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading engineering and construction company SENER, as part of the consortium for the turnkey construction of the 100MW Kathu Solar Park Complex, has been judged as having delivered “The Deal of the Year” at the … Read the full press release

Glasgow-based charity Quarriers Mavisbank Respite Centre wins Local Heroes online competition

Quarriers Mavisbank Respite Centre wins a free DIY makeover Competition received more than 1,600 votes from the public Makeover to mark launch of new online tradesman service ‘Local Heroes’ in Glasgow WINDSOR, 19-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Glasgow-based Quarriers Mavisbank Respite … Read the full press release

DNV GL will work with stakeholders from across the wind industry on Joint Industry Project

A new recommended practice will provide industry guidance on optimal collection and assessment of site conditions which will lead to time, cost and risk reduction in offshore wind farm designing HAMBURG, 18-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL invites industry partners to … Read the full press release

Siemens signs with Pampa Energia S.A. for the maintenance two power plants in Argentina

Service, maintenance and performance upgrades for Genelba and Genelba 21 power plants Includes Power Diagnostics® and Remote Monitoring from Siemens Digital Services for Energy portfolio Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Building on the continued success of its energy … Read the full press release

Michael Sen elected new member of the Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

MUNICH, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Michael Sen, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, will – additionally to his current duties – now be responsible for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy within Siemens’ Managing Board. Until recently, Sen was a … Read the full press release

Wave Hub appoints Black & Veatch for feasibility study into the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone

CORNWALL, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Wave Hub Ltd has appointed Black & Veatch to undertake a feasibility study into the Pembrokeshire Demonstration Zone, a planned offshore site for testing multiple wave energy arrays of up to 30MW each. The study will … Read the full press release

Planetek Italia, Airbus Defence and Space to provide high-resolution Earth observation imagery and services to Eni

TOULOUSE, 12-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Planetek Italia and Airbus Defence and Space have been awarded a contract for the supply of high-resolution Earth observation imagery and services by Eni, the Italian multinational oil and gas company. With the data and services … Read the full press release