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Washington State warned against trying to export toxic ferries to developing countries again

October 18, 2024 The planned sale by Washington State Ferries (WSF) of two ex-ferries, the Elwha and Klahowya, to an Ecuadorian steel mill has been halted last month in part over revelations that the foreign crew of the tugboat that would have pulled the ships to Ecuador suffered poor conditions, which came to light only after the crew had difficulty conducting the towing operation about two month ago.

U.S. rigs down to 586

October 11, 2024 The number of U.S. rigs in the week to October 11 increased by 1 to 586.

Maine delegation concludes productive visit to Norway

October 11, 2024 Governor Janet Mills and a delegation of State of Maine officials have completed the first leg of a week-long international mission to Norway and Denmark focused on promoting and positioning Maine as a world leader in the responsible development and deployment of offshore wind.

£24 billion worth of investment secured, thousands of jobs in energy sector to be created across UK

October 11, 2024 Thousands of jobs in green industries announced as the UK Government welcomes more than £24 billion of private investment for pioneering energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14th October.

Swiss firms attach great importance to cash

October 11, 2024 In spring 2024, the Swiss National Bank carried out a survey on cash acceptance at large\r\nretailers, public transport companies, restaurants and other providers of everyday goods and\r\nservices.

U.S. drilling rigs fall by 2 to 583, says Baker Hughes survey

October 4, 2024 Active rigs drilling for oil and gas in the U.S. fell by 2 to 583 in the latest weekly report from Baker Hughes.

Uganda’s largest power project inaugurated

October 4, 2024 On September 26, 2024, President Yoweri Museveni inaugurated the Karuma Hydropower Plant, Uganda’s largest power generation facility.

£200 million rail manufacturing factory in Goole opened

October 4, 2024 Hundreds of jobs, faster tube journeys and regional growth will be delivered thanks to a new rail manufacturing plant officially opened by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh on 3 October.

Canada adds 7 rigs, U.S. count down slightly

September 27, 2024 Canada\'s rig count increased by 7 rigs to 218 rotary rigs working for the week ended September 27, according to Baker Hughes.

Work begins on creation of £4.3bn subsea electricity link between Scotland and England

September 27, 2024 Work is underway on the creation of a £4.3 billion subsea electricity link between Scotland and England.

Finland follows New York declaration on submarine cable safety

September 27, 2024 Finland has joined the US-led multilateral declaration on submarine cable security.

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs to 588

September 20, 2024 U.S. energy firms this week resumed cutting the number of oil and natural gas rigs after adding rigs last week, Baker Hughes said.