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Switzerland, a global commodities trading hub, decided Wednesday to push for a moratorium on commercial exploitation of the international seabed area, which has enormous mineral resources. Bern said deep-sea mining in the area “must be postponed” until protection from the “harmful effects” could be ensured. Switzerland will “support a moratorium on commercial exploitation of the area until there is… Read More
Hydraulic fracturing has transformed the shape of world energy markets, turning the US into the world’s top oil producer. But what is less well known, outside the energy industry, is that it did this largely without making any money. For most of the last 30 years, fracking companies have earned below their cost of capital…. Read More
The Galveston District US Army Corps of Engineers has provided a preliminary set of plans and specifications (For Information Only) for channel improvements in the Upper Reach of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Texas. Arc Surveying & Mapping, Inc. has imported the project core borings into an ArcGeoTwin 3D model providing a visual representation of… Read More
HOUSTON, June 30 (Reuters) – Cheniere Energy Inc’s Sabine Pass LNG export facility returned to full production this week after undergoing maintenance, data from Refinitiv showed. The increased production is expected to help third quarter exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) which fell in May to 7.66 million tonnes from a record 8.01 million… Read More
Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July… Read More
Meetings Ahead Most meetings in Wellfleet are remote only, but some are held in person. Go to www.wellfleet-ma.gov/calendar and click on the meeting you want to watch, then follow the instructions on the agenda. Thursday, June 29 Natural Resources Advisory Board, 4 p.m. Cultural Council, 5:30 p.m. Shellfish Advisory Board, 7 p.m., Adult Community Center & Zoom … Read More
KANKAKEE — The long-awaited dredging of the Kankakee River at the Aroma Park boat launch will have to wait just a little while longer. It was hopeful that the dredging to remove the build up of sand and sediment in that area of the river could take place this year. However, as earlier reported, a… Read More
There’s a community effort to help create better habitats along Lake Onalaska’s shores and make better access to businesses on the water. The Brice Prairie Conservation Association is working on a plan to dredge the lake near Red Pines Bar & Grill. The project would clear an area for boaters to pass through, as well… Read More
Harbors statewide must be dredged periodically to preserve necessary water depths. A total of 28 harbors across the state are closely monitored and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Over time, sediment and sand collect in the harbor areas, making it difficult for boats and barges to enter. The Kaunakakai Harbor will undergo… Read More
The Carteret County Beach Commission, which advises County Shore Protection Office Manager Ryan Davenport, Monday afternoon began discussions about what could – or could not – become a problem: the $30 million state cap on how much the county can accumulate in its beach nourishment reserve fund. Uncertainty is the issue. The board, which held… Read More
Louisiana’s latest version of a Master Plan to combat land loss and protect coastal communities from rising waters and hurricanes was approved by its coastal board earlier this month. The 50-year, $50-billion plan is the fourth version of the strategic document to combat coastal erosion and flooding in most of southern Louisiana, where natural resources,… Read More
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has begun a long-delayed dredging project on the Weeki Wachee River. The project, which stretches almost 1.5 miles upriver from Rogers Park, began last June but was halted after only a few weeks of work. The original contractor, Gator Dredging, quickly found themselves at odds with the District over… Read More
In Port Arthur, TX, Matthews Brothers continues to work on a tight deadline at the port assisting in new construction off of an existing dock. The specialty dredging company used a Liebherr HS 8300 with 8.5 yard TGS clamshell bucket to dredge over 5,000 yards of hard clay, sand and debris per day. In Port… Read More
A boat crash off PortMiami roiled travel plans during one of the busiest days for cruise ships in South Florida — with about 16,000 passengers on three ships idling in the Atlantic Ocean left to wonder when they can get to shore and make it home. DJ Parker was one of 5,246 passengers on the… Read More
A leading expert on coastal restoration efforts, Simone Maloz is a director of Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a coalition of five groups whose mission is to defend and restore the disappearing Louisiana coastline. Simone also serves on the Louisiana Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation. She contributed to the most recent version… Read More