Movie review: 'Pirate Radio' rolls when it should have rocked; great tunes keep flick afloat Nov 12, 2009
Curtis gathers these guys and others (Rhys Darby, Ralph Brown, Ike Hamilton and Katherine Parkinson among them) as deejays and support personnel aboard Radio Rock, a tanker anchored in the North Sea broadcasting pop tunes around-the-clock, defying British government efforts to shut them down. The filmmaker assigns them traits and quirks Frost's a tubby ladies man, Hamilton's the shy guy, Brown's the reclusive wee-hours record spinner introduces a newbie to the crew (Tom Sturridge as their... (FOX61, CT)
Lesser access for babies? Nov 12, 2009
A speedboat passes the offshore windmills in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark. The governors of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a formal tri-state partnership for the development of offshore wind energy in the mid-Atlantic region. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Pirate Radio just rolls when it should rock Nov 12, 2009
Curtis gathers these guys and others (Rhys Darby, Ralph Brown, Ike Hamilton and Katherine Parkinson among them) as deejays and support personnel aboard Radio Rock, a tanker anchored in the North Sea broadcasting pop tunes around-the-clock, defying British government efforts to shut them down. Quick facts. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Canoe man's wife to repay money made from fake death scam Nov 12, 2009
The couple convinced police, a coroner, financial institutions and even their two sons that he had drowned while canoeing in the North Sea in 2002. But he had been hidden away in a flat next to his wife's home, and they later embarked on a new life in Panama. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Britain Amps Up Nukes with 10 New Sites Nov 11, 2009
Doom-mongers warn of power cuts and supply shocks as North Sea reserves dwindle, energy demand rises, and obsolescence and climate change regulations take a large number of power stations out of the existing fleet. Yesterday's policy statements, which will be open for public consultation until February, will inform decision-making by the newly created Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC). (BusinessWeek)
Carbon storage? Not under my house! Nov 11, 2009
The gas fields are considered by some a safer choice than current experiments under the the North Sea and the Sahara Desert where a water-bearing rock layer, or aquifer, is being used. It's only a trial; Shell says the Netherlands might need to store 30 million tons a year by 2025 and the entire country could potentially store 1 billion tons. (MSNBC -- International)
Friday TV: Hardcore Profits Nov 11, 2009
It's hard to be anything but real when piloting a 15-metre trawler through a force 8 gale in the North Sea. The program follows the fortunes of a group of Scottish fishermen as they battle the weather, their own fatigue and the vagaries of the fish market to bring home a decent catch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bailout fund plan hits hurdles Nov 10, 2009
Saturday's meetings took place at the Fairmont Hotel in St. Andrews, near the famous golf course and overlooking the North Sea. Saturday's agenda focused on three main areas: structural reform of economies, stimulus and exit strategies for the current downturn and financing of climate change. (CNN -- International)
Director Richard Curtis' pirate's life Nov 9, 2009
There was much laughter during a local screening of "Pirate Radio," a British comedy about a band of renegade disc jockeys who, in the 1960s, broadcast rock 'n' roll from a dilapidated tanker anchored in the middle of the North Sea. The station's location enabled it to circumvent a British law restricting the playing of pop music icons like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Who. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Suncor to Sell Up to $3.7 Billion in Assets, Tighten Focus on Oil Sands Nov 7, 2009
Gas fields in western Canada and the U.S. Rocky Mountains, North Sea assets and properties in Trinidad and Tobago may be sold, Suncor said in a statement. Asset sales are the right strategy, but the timing is going to be very tough because of the pricing environment and competition of other properties, said , who helps manage C$220 million at Lawrence Asset Management in Toronto. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oil prices drop as US jobless spikes Nov 7, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for December delivery shed 2. 12 to settle at 75. (India Times)
Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job Nov 6, 2009
Given the IEO's new projections, this would represent an extraordinary addition to global energy supplies just when key sources of conventional oil in places like Mexico and the North Sea are expected to suffer severe declines. The extraction of oil sands, however, could prove a pollution disaster of the first order. (Salon)
This Driller Stacks Up Nicely Nov 6, 2009
Whenever the market turns (recent increased bidding activity for premium jackups in the UK North Sea is a good start), you'll benefit handsomely. In the meantime, it's nice to see that Rowan can do better than just tread water. (MSNBC -- Business)
Canadian Natural Resources Profit Falls on Lower Prices for Oil and Gas Nov 6, 2009
Oil production before royalties rose 17 percent to 359,269 barrels a day on higher volumes from Horizon and African fields, partly offset by planned maintenance in the North Sea and a temporary curtailment of the Primrose East field in Canada. Gas output slipped 13 percent to 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Give us all a future Nov 5, 2009
In Norway's case, the boom was the result of being loaded with North Sea oil ... They did it because they knew North Sea oil was not going to last ... Its experience with North Sea oil in the 1960s gave rise to the term ''Dutch Disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Trico Reports Third Quarter Results -- Strength Continues in Subsea Services Businesses as Company Dramatically Improves Balance Sheet Nov 5, 2009
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph S. Compofelice, commented, "The strength of our third quarter results reflects the strong performance by our subsea services divisions, DeepOcean and CTC Marine. These divisions have positioned us for future growth in emerging subsea markets with 45% of their revenues earned in Latin America, the Middle East/Mediterranean, China and other areas of Southeast Asia, substantially offsetting the weakness in the North Sea." ... For the Towing and Supply... (Primezone Releases)
Oil prices rise before US energy report Nov 4, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for December delivery climbed 39 cents to $78. 50 in London trade. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Offshore Wind Could Surge Nov 4, 2009
Twelve turbines in the North Sea are expected to generate 60 megawatts. While key offshore wind projects in the U.S. have gone through a regulatory quagmire, the thinking is that they may get off the ground now the Obama administration is prepared to back them. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Stock Indexes Gain on Commodity Prices, Auto Sales; Bank Shares Decline Nov 4, 2009
2 percent to 454 yen after the trading company said it and a partner discovered oil in the North Sea. Gold, Oil Advance. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Talisman Quarterly Profit Tumbles 98 Percent on Lower Prices for Oil, Gas Nov 4, 2009
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- , the Canadian oil explorer with reserves in North America, the North Sea and southeast Asia, said third-quarter profit slumped 98 percent as commodities prices tumbled. Net income slid to C$30 million ($27. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Red Back Mining, Talisman, West Fraser Timber Co.: Canadian Equity Preview Nov 3, 2009
(TLM CN): The oil and gas producer with operations on four continents and the North Sea is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings before the market opens. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News estimate the company will report profit of 9 cents a share, on average. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Oil above $80 a barrel on US growth Oct 30, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for December was up 10 cents to $78. 14. (India Times)
Energy Economics and Some Energy Myths for the 21st Century Oct 30, 2009
If you encounter him some fine day, tell him that the output of the U.S. has peaked, as has the oil in the UK and Norwegian North Sea. Given the opportunity you should also mention that what was the second largest field in the world just a few years ago -- the Cantarell field in Mexico -- is declining at a startling rate. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Paul Bloom, lawyer fought overpricing by oil firms; at 70 Oct 29, 2009
Asked by the National Journal in 1980 whether he was letting companies off the hook, he said, I don t think I have to apologize to anybody, if I can get them to spend that money here instead of Nigeria or the North Sea. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
ConocoPhillips May Sell Stakes in Canada's Syncrude Oil-Sands Projects Oct 29, 2009
Pipelines, fuel terminals and southern North Sea gas properties also may go on the block, he said, and the companys 20 percent stake in Russias OAO Lukoil probably wont be sold. I still have difficulty understanding how you get to $10 billion with Lukoil off the table in terms of transactions that would be what I would consider to be accretive in the environment were currently in, said , an analyst at the Benchmark Co. in New York who has a hold rating on ConocoPhillips... (Bloomberg -- Canada)
The plight of the bluefin Oct 29, 2009
The North Sea fishery collapsed in 1963, and a Brazilian fishery appeared in the early '60s only to vanish by 1967 ... They kept saying "there's no shortage of fish, but at the same time, they were selling parrot fish (filleted to disguise), because they completely overfished the reefs with massive numbers of fishpots. About 15 years ago a fishpot ban was introduced in Bermuda and parts of the reef system were set aside as breeding grounds. The fishermen were furious, but the law stood. Its... (BBC News -- Science)
Indigo Books, Nexen Inc., Sherritt International: Canadian Equity Preview Oct 28, 2009
(NXY CN): The oil producer with operations in Canada, Nigeria and the North Sea reports third-quarter earnings at 7 a.m. in Calgary. On average, analysts surveyed by Bloomberg expect the company to earn 22 cents a share, excluding certain items, compared with $1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Cosmic Blast Rattles Indonesia Oct 28, 2009
The object was widely observed from the Netherlands and Germany, also caused thunder in the North of the Netherlands, and any leftovers probably dropped into the North Sea. There were even a couple of spectacular photos taken, like this http://twitgoo. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Oil price up ahead of inventory data Oct 28, 2009
London's Brent North Sea crude for December rose 66 cents to settle at 77. 92 dollars. (Business Report, South Africa)
GulfMark Offshore Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2009 Oct 28, 2009
50 per diluted share, reflecting weaker margins in the Americas and the North Sea, increased dry dock activity ahead of the previously identified plan, higher than normal professional fees and a higher revised tax rate ... The decrease was due to lower operating performance in the Americas, where operating margins decreased to 4% from 33% in the prior year, and to lower operating performance in the North Sea, where operating margins reduced to 28 ... 8 million, and utilization in the North Sea... (Primezone Releases)
Physicists Are Discovering Ways To Build Rogue Waves Out Of Light Oct 28, 2009
Rogue waves were thought to be a sailor's tall tale until an 85-foot wave broke over an oil platform in the North Sea in 1995. Since then, scientists have tried to understand how such outsized waves arise from the erratic interactions of smaller waves on a choppy sea, with an eye toward creating them on purpose in the form of light traveling in an optical fiber. (Science Daily)
* Oil prices hit one-year high, while metals rally Oct 25, 2009
On Londons InterContinental Exchange (ICE), Brent North Sea crude for December delivery climbed to US$78. 91 from US$75. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Denmark O.K.'s Nord Stream Baltic Gas Pipe Oct 23, 2009
"This is not about dependency on Russia, but on not being dependent on only one source. We are currently 100 percent dependent on North Sea gas. We are thinking about the security of supply to Denmark and Sweden, both of whom currently get all their supplies from Denmark," said DONG Spokesman Ulrik Frohlke. Sweden is also currently deciding whether to approve Nord Stream, which has caused a major debate in Stockholm. (BusinessWeek)
Mass extinctions: I am become Death, destroyer of worlds Oct 23, 2009
Other, smaller craters in the North Sea and Ukraine have been prayed in aid of this theory. Recent research suggests that there was, in fact, no impact in the North Sea at all, but the Ukrainian site does appear to be the result of a genuine collision that took place at the time of the dinosaur extinction and could therefore be connected with Shiva. (The Economist)
Travel and Adventure Series offers five 'stops' Oct 23, 2009
Viewers journey from Solway Firth on the Irish Sea in Scotland, where the ruins of Sweetheart Abbey lie, to the North Sea coast of Yorkshire, England, across the Channel to France to the Provencal villages and Lamanoun caves and cliffs on the Mediterranean Sea. Inside Ireland, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Oil prices head back towards $US82 Oct 23, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for December delivery advanced 25 US cents to $US79. 76 a barrel in early London trading. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Trico Marine Services, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Information Oct 23, 2009
Trico Marine is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and has a global presence with operations in the North Sea, West Africa, Mexico, Brazil and Southeast Asia as well as the Gulf of Mexico. For more information about Trico Marine Services, Inc. visit us on the web at. (Primezone Releases)
Nexen Looks for Acquisitions, Will Be Selective About Offers, Romanow Says Oct 22, 2009
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- which operates in Albertas oil sands, the North Sea and Nigeria, said it will be selective in its hunt for acquisitions because it sees many of them as uneconomical and poor fits ... Nexen has been through all of the data rooms on packages in the North Sea because it wants to add fields with a long life in that area ... 1 billion purchase of North Sea fields from EnCana Corp. in 2004, according to Bloomberg data. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Shark Teeth Provide Key To North Sea’s Climatic Past Oct 21, 2009
Shark Teeth Provide Key To North Sea s Climatic Past ... Shark Teeth Provide Key To North Sea s Climatic Past ... 20, 2009) A team of German and British scientists have used fossilised shark teeth to reconstruct the climate of the North Sea during the Palaeogene period, between 40 and 60 million years ago. (Science Daily)
Oil price in New York nears US$80 Oct 20, 2009
com - Oil price in New York nears US#dollar;80. Oil price in New York nears US 80 Posted: 20 October 2009 0453 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Oil higher on weak dollar, equity gains Oct 20, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for December delivery gained 12 cents to $77. 89. (India Times, India)
New Insights Into Marine Ecosystems And Fisheries Production Oct 19, 2009
19, 2009) NOAA and Norwegian researchers recently completed a comparative analysis of marine ecosystems in the North Atlantic and North Pacific to see what factors support fisheries production, leading to new insights that could improve fishery management plans and the ecosystems. Known as MENU, for Marine Ecosystems of Norway and the U.S., the collaborative project involved scientists at the NOAA Fisheries Service s Northeast Fisheries Science Center and Alaska Fisheries Science Center and... (Science Daily)
EU officials warn of disappearing cod Oct 18, 2009
Scientists estimated that in the 1970s there were more than 250,000 tons of cod in fishing grounds in the North Sea, eastern English Channel and Scandinavia's Skagerrak strait ... Norway and the EU jointly oversee cod stocks in North Sea, with each party regulating the stocks in its waters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
* EU officials raise specter of disappearing cod stocks Oct 18, 2009
Scientists estimated that in the 1970s there were more than 250,000 tonnes of cod in fishing grounds in the North Sea, eastern English Channel and Scandinavias Skagerrak strait. In recent years, however, stocks have dropped to 50,000 tonnes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Carbon capture plant backed by EU Oct 17, 2009
Carbon produced at Hatfield would be stored under the North Sea ... The CSS technology captures the carbon released when coal burns and pipes it under the North Sea where it is stored for thousands of years. (BBC News -- Science)
EU officials warn that overfishing could lead to cod disappearing Oct 17, 2009
Scientists estimated that there were more than 250,000 tons of cod in important fishing grounds in the North Sea, eastern British Channel, and Scandinavia s Skagerrak strait in the 1970s, but stocks have dropped to 50,000 tons in recent years. We are not that far away from a situation of complete collapse, said Jose Rodriguez, a marine biologist with the environmental group Oceana. (Boston Globe)
Deep-sea Microbes: Nitrogen Mystery Solved? Oct 17, 2009
19, 2009) An intriguing discovery could overturn present thinking about the role of shelf seas such as the English Channel and North Sea in global nitrogen. (June 23, 2005) New findings show that a beneficial soil fungus plays a large role in nitrogen uptake and utilization in most. (Science Daily)
FIREBALL PICTURE: Meteor Explodes Over the Netherlands Oct 16, 2009
The object was most likely a rogue that disintegrated shortly after hitting Earth's atmosphere, say experts, who speculate that pieces of the meteor may have landed in the North Sea (). "Indeed it was a huge event," said , of the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute at the University of Groningen. (National Geographic)
Energy and climate change: Questioning the invisible hand Oct 16, 2009
With 40% of Britain s power already coming from gas plants, that is causing worries about over-reliance on a single fuel, particularly since dwindling North Sea stocks will force Britain to import more gas from overseas. But despite the rehabilitation of the case for regulation, politicians may find it hard to get a grip. (The Economist)
Dollar slumps to 14-month low... Oct 15, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for November delivery advanced 69 cents to 73. 09 dollars a barrel in London on Wednesday. (The Drudge Report)
New York oil breaches $75 for first time in year Oct 15, 2009
London's Brent North Sea crude for November delivery advanced 70 cents to close at $73. 10 a barrel. (Business Report, South Africa)
NYT: Eastern Europe fears Russian dominance Oct 14, 2009
Europe needs additional natural gas to compensate for declining output from the North Sea, he said, and Russia is the best place to get it. European officials have portrayed the project as one that helps unite Europe and enhance its collective energy security. (MSNBC -- International)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
This is almost unknown to the public, despite the efforts of Nick Grealy at "No Hot Air" who has been arguing for some time that Britain's shale reserves could replace declining North Sea output. Rune Bjornson from Norway's StatoilHydro said exploitable reserves are much greater than supposed just three years ago and may meet global gas needs for generations. (The Drudge Report)
Oil weakens in Asian trade Oct 13, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for November delivery sank 22 cents to USD 71. 14. (India Times)
Cuts set to 'hit Scotland hard' Oct 13, 2009
He said: "Unfortunately, the report is inaccurate about the size of the public sector in Scotland. "The official figures for 2007/8 show that total public expenditure as a share of gross domestic product is 40% for Scotland, including a geographical share of North Sea resources in Scottish GDP, compared to a UK-wide figure of 41. "The Scottish government is already taking action to respond to cuts imposed by Westminster. "Our draft budget focuses on safeguarding effective delivery of frontline... (BBC News -- UK)
Helicopter gearbox checks ordered Oct 12, 2009
Urgent checks have been ordered on the gearboxes of helicopters operating in the North Sea ... A CHC spokesperson said: "CHC has had no recent issues with the S-92. It operates in the UK North Sea and currently complies with the latest maintenance guidelines, which involve regular inspections, undertaken after every 10 flying hours. "This equally applies to the four S-92 search and rescue aircraft it operates on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. (BBC News -- UK)
* Gold shoots to record high on doubts about greenback Oct 11, 2009
On Londons Intercontinental Exchange, Brent North Sea crude for November advanced to US$70. 14 a barrel from US$67. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oil price up on new IEA demand forecast Oct 10, 2009
London's Brent North Sea crude for November gained 23 cents to $US70. 00. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
However, Quentin is the boss of Radio Rock, a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea, populated by an eclectic crew of rock-and-roll deejays. Starring: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost and Kenneth Branagh. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Oil rebounds in Asia as aluminium giant posts profit Oct 8, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for November delivery climbed 82 cents to $68. 02. (India Times, India)
The European project, Eurofleets Oct 8, 2009
This is the research vessel Heincke operating in the North Sea ... Ship time is offered for Polarstern on its journey through the Atlantic into Antarctica or from Antarctica to Bremerhaven and also on RV Heincke, which is operating in the North Sea and the Northeast Atlantic. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Commencement of Bati Ayazli-1 Exploration well in the Black Sea, Offshore Turkey Oct 7, 2009
The deeper stratigraphic target has not been tested before in this area and the results will aid our understanding of the deeper potential in this area. The shallower target, if successful, will provide incremental gas production and will be tied back to the existing Ayazli field facility. (Canada Newswire)
Oil falls in Asia on US recovery fears Oct 5, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for November delivery dropped eight cents to $US67. 99 a barrel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oil prices fall as US job losses mount Oct 3, 2009
Brent North Sea crude for delivery in November sank $1. 26 to $67. (Business Report, South Africa)
Inside the life of French filmmaker Oct 2, 2009
And so her film is set on her most formative shores, including the Belgian stretch of the North Sea where she grew up, the Mediterranean French town of S. te, and the Venice of Southern California. (Boston Globe)
