Gas

IEA: Major Uncertainties Remain for EU Gas Market

The European gas market still faced “major uncertainties” ahead of winter and a full halt to Russian gas flows could reignite tension, said the International Energy Agency (IEA). “Fierce competition for gas supplies could also emerge if northeast Asia experiences colder than usual weather and economic growth is stronger than …

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Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages

Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil sector, to help avoid future shortages and stabilize prices. The nation’s government will suggest that the International Energy Agency should create a gas stockpiling framework for member nations, according to people familiar …

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A Mild Winter could Cut Europe’s Natural Gas Prices in Half

Europe’s natural gas stockpiles are at elevated levels and on track to be full sooner than planned. This gives governments and industries confidence that last year’s energy crisis will not be repeated. The benchmark natural gas prices are one-tenth of the records seen last summer when Russia slashed pipeline supply …

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Iran Awards Contract for Gas Field Shared with Qatar

Iran’s state-run Petropars company has awarded a contract for the construction of a large platform that will be installed at the Belal gas field in the Persian Gulf near the maritime border with Qatar. In a ceremony on Sunday, the Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company (IOEC) won the contract …

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