Belgium has decided to postpone its nuclear phase-out scheduled for 2025 by 10 years, worried about soaring energy prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “The federal government has decided to take the necessary measures to extend the life of the two most recent nuclear reactors by 10 years,” …
Read More »Germany, Seeking to Pare Russia Energy, Courts Qatar and UAE for Deals
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Saturday that he will explore liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply on a trip to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and aims to secure a hydrogen deal, making Germany less dependent on Russia. Russia is the largest supplier of gas to Germany, according …
Read More »Bulgaria won’t Negotiate on New Gas Purchase Deal with Gazprom
Bulgaria will not renew a natural gas supply contract with Russia’s Gazprom PJSC amid the war in Ukraine, and will look at alternative supplies and a future joint European Union contract to avoid a shortfall, Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev said Saturday. The Balkan country gets almost all of its …
Read More »EU Seeks Energy Price-Busting Strategy amid Ukraine Crisis
European states are urgently seeking policies to stem the energy inflation tide amid conflict in Ukraine which has sparked price hikes – notably of oil, which has soared past $100 a barrel. As companies and consumers alike labour under the strain with food and energy prices soaring to multi-decade highs, …
Read More »China’s Largest Oil-and-Gas Field Sees Record-High Winter Heating Supplies
China’s largest oil-and-gas field, Changqing oilfield, had produced over 17.7 billion cubic meters of natural gas during this winter heating season, statistics as of March 15 showed. As China’s largest natural gas production base, the oilfield supplies natural gas to more than 40 major cities, including Beijing and Tianjin. For …
Read More »IEA Urges Emergency Measures to Cut Oil Use over Supply Fears
The International Energy Agency on Friday urged governments to urgently implement measures to cut global oil consumption within months following supply fears stemming from Russia´s invasion of Ukraine. The IEA also called on the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia to help “relieve the strain” …
Read More »Climate Change Worsens China’s Food Security Problem
A recent study carried out by researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research found that increased global temperatures caused by the emission of greenhouse gases could lead to a two-fold increase in crop pests and disease in China by the end of the century. They warn that this …
Read More »Soaring LNG Demand Creates Traffic Jam at Gulf of Mexico Ports
Close to a record number of liquefied natural gas tankers are crowding Gulf Coast export terminals as U.S. exports of the superchilled fuels run at record rates. Reuters reported that Gulf Coast liquefaction facilities are operating near capacity thanks to strong demand, especially from Europe, which is currently trying to …
Read More »Germany Weighs Plan to Link Hydrogen Pipeline with Norway
Germany and Norway are weighing options to build a hydrogen pipeline to reduce their reliance on Russia for energy supplies in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, reported Bloomberg News. The move is said to in response to recent threat by Russia that it could consider closing the main …
Read More »U.S. Expands LNG Exports to Europe in Bid to Undermine Russian Reliance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Wednesday that it had authorized additional exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from two major facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast to help Europe alleviate reliance on Russian energy. “While U.S. exporters are already exporting at or near their maximum capacity, with …
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