Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Tuesday that natural gas exports outside former Soviet Union countries fell by 28.5% year-over-year to 30.7 billion cubic meters (bcm) from Jan. 1 to March 15. The company added that it continues to deliver gas as requested by consumers in full compliance with contractual …
Read More »Russia Looks to Charm India with Cheap Oil Supplies
Shunned by the West, Russia is looking to the East for partners in its oil and gas sector and for willing buyers of its crude. The closest partner east of Moscow is China, the world’s top oil importer, which is reportedly already taking advantage of the exodus of western companies …
Read More »Europe could Plunge into Recession if Russia Cuts its Gas Supply
Last week, Moscow made good on its threat to weaponize its energy exports in retaliation against Western sanctions by imposing wide-ranging export bans. Alexander Novak, Russia’s deputy prime minister, said his government has the “full right” to “impose an embargo” on gas supplies by halting gas supplies through the Nord …
Read More »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 …
Read More »EU Plans to Tighten Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies
The EU plans to impose sanctions against Russian oil giants Rosneft , Transneft and Gazprom Neft and block investments in fuel production, media have reported on Monday. European Union states are set to undertake new sanctions towards Russia’s oil majors Rosneft , Transneft and Gazprom Neft, but will proceed to …
Read More »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 …
Read More »U.S. LNG Export Boost to Europe Scrutinized by Environmentalists
A sharp increase in U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to alleviate a tight supply market in Europe has come under fire for its environmental effects. As a result, the boost in exports has slowed down, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed sources from Washington and the energy industry. Europe has become …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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