Parvin Faghfouri Azar

European Reliance on Russian Gas Persists despite Sanctions

A British business that trades in Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by operating an “unusual ship”, has not been breaching the sanctions put in place after the Russian invasion into Ukraine. An investigation by Sky News revealed that one of the largest owner-operators of liquefied gas vessels, Seapeak, has its …

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Saudi Aramco Bids for Australian Energy Major

Saudi Aramco is considering a takeover bid for Australian energy major Santos, Bloomberg has reported, citing unnamed sources, who also said the UAE’s Adnoc was also studying an offer for the company. The bids were a demonstration of Middle Eastern energy companies’ interest in expanding their natural gas business internationally, …

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China Sets out to Develop more Local Oil, Gas

China’s government this week made a decisive step towards developing more of the country’s oil and gas reserves, including unconventional ones. A new umbrella company grouping all the state majors will drill for ultradeep oil and gas, and explore shale formations. Given China’s standing as a top wind and solar …

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EU Gas Imports in First Quarter down YoY

The volume of natural gas imported into the European Union fell by over 11 percent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same three-month period a year ago, while the value was more than halved, official figures showed. “The significant decrease in value reflected the declining prices of …

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