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Germany's gas imports rise significantly

Germany's gas imports rise significantly

Gepostet von | 18 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) have picked up speed in recent months, reaching a new high following the launch of the first terminal in Wilhelmshaven in December 2022. In mid-June, a total of three terawatt hours of natural gas were fed into the German grid within a week, roughly the same amount as a major German city consumes annually. The controversial and often lamented terminal in Mukran on the island of Rügen in particular is now receiving significantly more LNG than at the beginning of the year. Data from the Federal Network Agency shows that over 10 terawatt hours of natural gas were fed in there in the second quarter, significantly more than at the other German LNG terminals....

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Netherlands - Three navies complete joint defence exercise

Netherlands - Three navies complete joint defence exercise

Gepostet von | 16 Sep 2025 | , , , | 0

The Royal Netherlands Navy operated together with the Belgian and Estonian navies as part of the "Sandy Coast 25" exercise. The focus this year was on protecting Eemshaven on the Ems estuary, which is important for the transit of NATO military equipment and the harbour of Delfzijl on the Ems, as well as important data and energy cables (KRITIS). The aim of this international exercise was not only to localise and dispose of war debris, but also to improve and strengthen cooperation between the allies, including the police and the Dutch coastguard. The focus here is on optimising coastal defence as well as testing...

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The new Polarstern receives propulsion from Wärtsilä

The new Polarstern receives propulsion from Wärtsilä

Gepostet von | 15 Sep 2025 | , , , | 3

The order volume includes generator sets, propulsion units and systems such as methanol treatment and exhaust gas aftertreatment. In September 2025, TKMS signed contracts with three suppliers to procure the propulsion technology for the new Polarstern on behalf of the Alfred Wegener Institute. The aim is to utilise technologies that enable particularly low-noise and low-emission research at sea and in the polar regions. CEO Oliver Burkhard emphasised the importance for TKMS: "By selecting the complex propulsion system for the new Polarstern, we are ensuring that we meet the high customer requirements for reliability, environmental protection and sustainability." Propulsion technology for sustainable and emission-free research Four generator sets from TKMS were used to generate...

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Lürssen sells naval shipbuilding to Rheinmetall

Lürssen sells naval shipbuilding to Rheinmetall

Gepostet von | 15 Sep 2025 | , , , | 1

It has been a hot topic on the coast for weeks. It is not surprising that this decision has been made. The timing is also not necessarily sensational on a Monday morning in September 2025, as the market for naval shipbuilding is currently very dynamic and urgent. Negotiations have been going on since August. It is high time to establish a strong industrial position in Germany. Whether the culture of a Düsseldorf-based company focussing on a land-based portfolio can be reconciled with the coastal mindset is just an arabesque.

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Navy instead of school desk

Navy instead of school desk

Gepostet von | 15 Sep 2025 | , , | 0

Week of Schools at Wilhelmshaven Naval Base The Bundeswehr Career Centre (KarrCBw) is inviting graduating classes to the "Week of Schools 2025" at Wilhelmshaven Naval Base from 16 to 18 September 2025. Around 470 pupils from ten schools will take part in the event. The Navy and other branches of the Bundeswehr will be presenting themselves to the participants from 9 a.m. onwards. The intention is to arouse interest in the Bundeswehr among the pupils and accompanying persons from the schools and to familiarise them with the attractiveness of the diverse military and civilian career opportunities in the Bundeswehr. Talks with soldiers will also be organised in order to directly...

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