Joint letter – Time to strengthen EU-UK cooperation by linking the EU and UK ETS
In the run up to the EU-UK Summit on May 19th, Bellona and a broad coalition of EU and UK stakeholders are calling on the European Commission and the...
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Arctic quay under construction in Varanday
Publish date: September 7, 2006
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Arctic quay under construction in Varanday
A 103 meter long special quay, adjusted to loading of oil under harsh Arctic ice conditions, is under construction in Varandey, in Nenets Autonomous region.
A pipeline linked to quay facilities will facilitate remote oil reloading with approaching tankers. The project is to be completed by September 2007, BarentsObserver reported. The quay will handle tankers with deadweight from 20,000 to 70,000 tons.
The main characteristics of the quay: 103.5 meters length, it is 59.5 meters wide, 12,400 tons of mass. The quay will be put into operation is September 2007.
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6th meeting of the Carbon Removal Expert Group summary and feedback
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Norway opens new Arctic oil fields – named after sea ice phenomenon that the very same oil will contribute to melting
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