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BP is in talks to buy North Sea oil field stake from JX Nippon
BP (LON: BP) is in talks to buy JX Nippon Exploration and Production’s stake in the North Sea Andrew Area oil and gas fields, according to people with knowledge of the matter, reversing an earlier plan to sell its own holding. The energy major had previously attempted to sell its…
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Smartcontainer launches Rotterdam-Moscow rail shuttle
Smaetcontainers Rotterdam-Moscow rail shuttle became a reality with its very first departure. For the first time since 2005, there is now a direct rail connection with the Russian capital. For now, the train will make a weekly round trip. “Since 2020, trade between the Netherlands and Russia has been on…
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European Parliament adopts position on cross-border energy infrastructure
On 7 October, the European Parliament adopted its position on the legislative proposal on cross-border energy infrastructure (TEN-E). The TEN-E Regulation aims to achieve cross-border energy cooperation and introduces selection criteria for co-financing energy projects of common interest (PCI), such as pipelines and energy storage facilities. As such, the TEN-E…
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Remove slime from ships to cut emissions
Keeping ships’ hulls free from just a thin layer of slime can reduce a ship’s GHG emissions by up to 25 percent, according to the preliminary findings of a new study, launched at COP 26 (4 November). The preliminary findings of the study on the Impact of Ships’ Biofouling on…
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IMO and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new partnerships
New funds will support projects to tackle biofouling and marine plastic litter and the designing of a long-term programme to help cut ship emissions. The agreements will see US$509,000 in funding going to the three environmental initiatives. IMO has signed three partnership agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Appoints David Herrera as Chief Consumer Sales and Marketing Officer
Christine Da Silva Announced as Senior Vice President of Branding and Communications Stating numbers from 3rd quarter which just ended on September 30, Norwegian has noted a company net loss of $845.9 million. Herrera and Da Silva to Optimize Marketing and Communications as Company Continues Great Cruise Comeback into 2022…
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دراسة تؤكد : الوجبة اليومية للحوت الأزرق 16 طنا من القشريات
خلصت أول دراسة من نوعها لحساب كمية الطعام التي تأكلها الحيتان الزرقاء إلى أن هذه الثديات الأكبر على كوكب الأرض، تأكل كل منها حوالي 16 طنا من القشريات الصغيرة يوميا. وقال علماء إن الحوت يلتهم هذه القشريات الصغيرة التي تشبه الروبيان (الجمبري) عبر منظومة تغذية تحتوى على مرشح أو فلتر…
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Georgia Ports Authority announces sale of revenue bond
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced plans to issue via public offering approximately $425 million in revenue bonds to fund infrastructure projects at the Port of Savannah. The bonds are tentatively set to be offered for sale during the week of Oct. 18. The GPA expects…
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جزيرة الدمى “المسكونة” في المكسيك القصة الحقيقة للجزيرة الملعونة
في أعماق قنوات سوتشيميلكو المائية، آخر بقايا الأزتيك في مكسيكو سيتي، تقع واحدة من أكثر المواقع المأساوية والمخيفة في العالم، والمعروفة بـ”جزيرة الدمى”. وتحتوي “جزيرة الدمى”، التي تمتد على مساحة فدان واحد (0.40 هكتار)، على ثلاثة أكواخ وآلاف الدمى المشوهة التي تتدلى من الأشجار، والتي يدعي السكان المحليون بأنها جزيرة…
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MedaWeek Barcelona 2021 between 17-19 November
This edition’s forums will cover key points for the Mediterranean region, such as Green & Renewable Energy, Agriculture and Food, Social Economy, Women Entrepreneurship, and Islamic Finance. Discussions about the most deeply affected industries after coronavirus, like the Hotel & Hospitality and the Cruise sector, will also be held. Nevertheless,…
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