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US, Russia, Norway, Others to Cooperate on Arctic Rescues

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Category: Government

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the agreement among the eight-nation Arctic Council highlights the growing importance of the Arctic, where climate change is creating new shipping routes, fishing grounds and oil and gas drilling opportunities. Russia, which has laid disputed claim to much Arctic territory, participated in the very limited agreement to […]

Source: The Associated Press

Published: December 5, 2011


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Norway Central Bank Survey: Output Somewhat Weaker Than Expected

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Category: Statistics

The survey also indicated that household demand has been weaker than expected but it said that “overall market prospects appear to have improved somewhat since January.”

Source: Reuters

Published: May 5, 2011


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DNV Appointed as CVA for Cape Wind

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Category: Energy

US regulations require that offshore wind developers submit a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) and also require that an independent third party organization is appointed to verify and certify structural aspects of the wind farm installation. As the CVA, DNV will maintain an independent role throughout the project, “essentially acting as BOEMRE’s eyes and ears” […]

Source: Det Norske Veritas

Published: April 5, 2011


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Aker Solutions Wins Construction Contract for Pipe Mill in US

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Category: Manufacturing

The contract for supply of materials and installation of the mechanical, electrical and piping for the project commences immediately. Contract value is undisclosed. “Aker Solutions has exceptional construction experience in the steel industry in North America and we are very pleased with the award of this latest project,” said Steve Harker, who heads up Aker […]

Source: Aker Solutions

Published: April 24, 2024


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