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Plans for LNG Terminal at German Port Being Reconsidered
A German company said it is re-evaluating plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal in the North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven after failing to receive sufficient commitments from potential customers.
Italy's Snam Takes First Steps into India with Hydrogen, Gas Deals
Italian gas group Snam has taken its first steps into India by signing a series of deals involving hydrogen and low-carbon mobility projects, the company said.
Azerbaijan to Proceed with Gas Pipeline Extension, Despite War
Azerbaijan will press ahead with plans to feed natural gas into an extended pipeline network to southern Europe, a senior official said, even as conflict rages for a sixth week in the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Gazprom Files Appeal in Poland Against Hefty Nord Stream 2 Fine
Gazprom filed an appeal in a court in Poland on Wednesday to challenge a hefty fine imposed on it for its part in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the Russian gas producer said.
U.S. Senator Warns France's Macron over Gas Exports Deal Delay
Any French involvement in holding up a multi-billion natural gas deal over environmental concerns could damage the country's trade ties with the United States, a Republican Senator has warned in a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron.
French Power Utility Engie Pulls Out of U.S. LNG Deal
French gas and power utility Engie has pulled out of a major U.S. LNG import deal after government concerns about its environmental implications.
EU Set to Deny Gas Power Plants a Green Investment Label
Power plants fueled by natural gas will not be classed as a sustainable investment in Europe, unless they meet an emissions limit that none currently comply with, according to draft European Union regulations.
Norway Wealth Fund Says It's Hard to Find Green Energy Investments
Norway's $1.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is having trouble finding suitable unlisted renewable- energy projects to invest in due to the paucity of projects and strong competition for stakes in them, its new CEO said.
Russia's Gazprom Seeks More Capacity to Transport Gas Through Ukraine — Naftogaz
The head of Ukraine's state natural gas firm Naftogaz said Russia's Gazprom has approached them seeking to book more transport capacity on its natural gas pipelines to Europe.
Nord Stream 2 Pipe-Laying Vessel Nears Project Hub
A Russian pipe-laying vessel, expected to help complete the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline, is heading towards a pipeline storage yard for the project in Germany, according to ship-tracking data.
Belarus Resumes Pipeline Transit of Russian Oil to Poland
Belarus resumed transit of Russian oil to Poland, after pipeline operator PERN said it had to temporarily suspend flows due to local power-supply issues.
TechnipFMC Awarded EPCI Contract for Equinor Breidablikk Pipelay and Subsea Installation
Oil and gas services frim Technip FMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation contract for Equinor's Breidablikk subsea pipelaying project.
EU Considers Binding Methane Emissions Standards for LNG
The European Union has released a new draft of proposed standards on natural gas within the bloc in an effort to limit methane emissions.
DNV GL Leads Hydrogen Readiness Study for Italian Gas Network
Oil and gas research firm DNV GL has been hired by Italian utility company SGI to assess the feasibility of switching the company's gas distribution network to hydrogen.
Gazprom Sees European Gas Glut in 2021
Gazprom said on Monday that it expects oversupply of the European gas market to continue into 2021.
Polish Regulator Fines Gazprom $7.6 Billion Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Polish energy regulators have fined Gazprom $7.6 billion for building the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline without approval from Warsaw, the country's watchdog said on Wednesday.
New Gas Pipeline Could Heat up Azeri-Russian Rivalry
Strained Azeri-Russian ties are facing further pressure from the launch of a major gas pipeline this year that could squeeze Moscow's gas sales to Europe.
Ukraine Could Export Gas to Europe This Winter
Ukraine has collected a record volume of natural gas in storage this year and says it is open to exporting some of its stores to the European market if conditions are right.
Norway Could Cut 22% of Oil and Gas Output if Workers Strike
Norwegian oil firms plan to close down 22% of the country's oil and gas output, or 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, if workers go on strike next week, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association said.
UAE, Israel Discuss Pipelines, Infrastructure for Gas Exports to Europe
The energy ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel discussed possible cooperation and investment opportunities, including natural gas exports to Europe, in a video call on Wednesday, an Israeli statement said.
U.S. Charges Former Manager of European Oil Firm over Graft in Ecuador
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a former manager of a European oil trading firm with paying bribes of $870,000 to help win a contract from Ecuador's state-run oil firm.
Austrian Utility OMV Sells Gas Pipeline Unit to Rival Verbund
Austrian utility OMV said on Wednesday it will sell a majority stake in its gas pipeline subsidiary to rival Verbund, a deal that will help OMV reduce debt and finance its acquisition of a leading plastics maker.
Top Shipping Insurance Group Will Not Cover Ships Linked to Nord Stream 2
The world's largest group of shipping insurers will not insure vessels involved in the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream gas pipeline projects because of the threat of U.S. sanctions.
Norway to Spend $1.8 Billion on World's First Full-Scale CCS Chain
Norway has agreed to finance nearly $2 billion for what could be the world's first full-scale carbon capture and storage project.
Russian Ship Sails for Nord Stream 2 Supply Base in Germany
Recent tracking data showed a Russian ship heading towards the German base of Nord Stream 2 pipeline project as the Kremlin seeks to push forward with the project.
Germany Offered to Build LNG Terminals to Avert U.S. Pipeline Sanctions - Die Zeit
A new report from a German newspaper says that the country told the U.S. it would spend $1.2 billion to build two LNG terminals in exchange for not imposing sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.
German State Leader Says Nord Stream 2 Should not be Used to Punish Russia
The leader of the German state where the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is to come onshore has said the pipeline should not be used as punishment against the Kremlin for the poisoning of a ciritc of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Part 2: Background of the Ukraine’s Mega-Challenges
Since 2014, Ukraine has undertaken considerable reforms to reinforce macroeconomic stability and bolster the foundations of growth. After a significant contraction in 2014-2015, economic growth has picked up (2.4% in 2016-2017, 3.5% in 2018-2019). However, higher sustained economic growth is needed to deliver a durable improvement in living standards.
Norway’s Gas Field Fairy Tale
Norway has given its big gas field in the Barents Sea a fairy tale name: Snøhvit (Snow White). Now the fairy tale continues with the next phase of development called Askeladd.
German Chancellor Dampens Talk of Halting Nord Stream 2 — Party Sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel downplayed the possibility of halting Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline in response to the poisoning of a top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
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