Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could redirect its gas exports away from Europe as the conflict in the Middle East drives energy prices higher.
“There is nothing green about an industrial wasteland,”
Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni has joined German chancellor Friderich Merz in urging the EU to scrap its planned 2035 ban on new petrol cars, calling instead for a softer
The cessation of Russian gas has compelled nearly all industries in Transnistria to shut down.
The halt of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s separatist region of Transnistria has necessitated the shutdown of nearly all industrial operations, with the exception of food production facilities.
Russian gas deliveries to Europe via Ukraine have halted
Ukraine has terminated the gas transit route following the expiration of a 2019 agreement in the early hours of New Year’s Day. This development marks a significant step in Europe’s
Russia cuts off Austria gas supplies from Saturday
Chancellor Karl Nehammer said today that Austria’s gas storage facilities are 93% full, leaving the country well-prepared to handle the suspension of Russian gas supplies.
Russia halted supplies of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, a day after Poland delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
On Saturday, the CEO of Polish refiner PKN Orlen (PKN.WA) announced that Russia had stopped the delivery of oil to Poland through the Druzhba pipeline.
Europe’s Fossil Fuel Use Is Set to Plummet in 2023
As the European Union focuses on renewable energy sources to replace Russia’s energy supply, the amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels is expected to plummet.
Polish operator PERN has detected a leak in one pipeline in the Druzhba system that carries oil from Russia to Europe
Operator PERN stated Wednesday that this event will increase concerns about Europe’s energy security following the Nord Stream gas pipeline leaking.
Mystery leaks hit both Russian undersea gas lines, raising European suspicions
On Tuesday, European countries raced to investigate mysterious leaks in Russian gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Denmark.
Five countries seek to delay EU fossil fuel car phase-out
According to Reuters, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania want to delay a European Union plan that would effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles starting in
Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia via Ukraine are down
On Friday morning, delivery of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine was slightly lower while flows from Germany and Poland via the Yamal Pipeline were also lower.
Share Talk Weekly Energy Sector News Round-Up, Saturday 14th May 2022
Four diplomats and officials stated on Friday that the European Union intends to continue a phased embargo against Russia this month, despite concerns about supply to eastern Europe. They also