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Shale CEO: U.S. can Easily Replace Russian Gas

U.S. natural gas can easily replace Russian gas in Europe, the chief executive of EQT, the country’s largest producer of gas, told the BBC in an interview. “We’ve got the ability to do more, the desire to do more,” Toby Rice told the BBC, estimating that the United States had …

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Germany’s Lindner Rejects Russian Oil, Gas Ban

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner remains opposed to a boycott of Russian oil and gas, even with leading members of his Free Democratic Party saying restrictions should be imposed to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the Tagesspiegel newspaper reported on Sunday. “Our concern must be to build up …

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Can Europe Turn to Algeria to Replace Russian Gas?

With Europe unveiling plans this week to end its reliance on Russian gas by 2030, Algeria is keen to boost its output and become a major player. However, with long-term Russian contracts and structural issues in Algeria, that will prove to be a challenge, experts say. About 40 per cent …

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Norwegian Energy Giant Equinor Stops Trading Russian Oil

Equinor, Western Europe’s largest natural gas producer, said it is extracting oil and gas at full capacity in order to replenish the continent’s dwindling gas storage, while admitting that Europe’s dependency on Russia will be “difficult” and will require greater investment in both fossil fuels and renewables. As part of …

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How Dependent is Germany on Russian Gas?

Russia has warned it may shut off its main Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany after Berlin halted approval of a second line across the Baltic Sea in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The comment, from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, reflects escalating tensions that have already sent …

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China Defies US Move to Ban Oil Imports from Russia

China on Wednesday defied the US move to ban imports of oil and other energy products from Russia, reiterating its opposition to “unilateral sanctions.” “China and Russia have always maintained sound energy cooperation relations and the two will continue to carry out normal trade cooperation including oil and gas in …

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