Russia & CIS
Sanctions-Related Payment Issues Halt Russian Oil Flow to Czech Republic via Druzhba
Payment issues linked to U.S. sanctions on Russia were behind the latest halt in oil supplies by Russia to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Oil Flows via Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic Stopped, Mero Says
Oil flows via the Russian pipeline Druzhba to the Czech Republic stopped again, but there is no threat of shortages, Czech pipeline operator Mero said on Tuesday.
Projects March 2025
Explore the latest updates in pipeline and gas infrastructure, featuring new systems, expansions, and innovative developments shaping the industry. Stay informed on significant projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the energy sector.
Russia’s Baltic LNG Plants Stop Exports as U.S. Sanctions Kick In
Small-scale Russian producers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Portovaya LNG and Kryogaz-Vysotsk, have suspended LNG supplies, LSEG ship-tracking data showed on Thursday, as U.S. sanctions have kicked in.
Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Gazprom Neft Shifts NIS Stake to Gazprom Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Russia's Gazprom Neft transferred stakes of around 5.15% in Serbia's NIS oil company to Gazprom, in an attempt to ward off U.S. sanctions that could result in crude supply cuts for the Balkan country.
Ukraine’s DTEK Eyes Long-Term U.S. LNG Deals with Venture Global, Cheniere
Maxim Timchenko said DTEK's trading arm is looking to sign a 10-20-year LNG deal, with the gas first being imported into Ukrainian storage facilities and then piped westward.
Trump's 10% Oil Tariff Could Cost Foreign Producers $10 Billion Annually, Goldman Sachs Says
Goldman Sachs said on Friday a proposed 10% U.S. oil tariff could cost foreign producers $10 billion per year, as Canadian and Latin American heavy crudes remain reliant on U.S. refiners due to limited alternative buyers and processing capabilities.
CPC Blend Oil Loadings Rise to 1.67 Million bbl/d for February, Sources Say
Black Sea CPC Blend oil exports were revised up to 1.67 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in February's program from 1.42 million bbl/d in a previous version due to higher supply from Kazakh oilfields, two sources familiar with the loading plan said.
Kazakh Oil Output Hits Record High Despite Russian Pipeline Damage
Kazakhstan has pumped record high oil volumes despite damage on its main export route via Russia, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), industry sources said on Thursday.
Kurdistan Region to Resume Oil Exports Next Week, says Iraqi Minister
Oil exports from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region will resume next week, Iraq's oil minister said on Monday, resolving a near two-year dispute as ties between Baghdad and Erbil improve, potentially adding more supply to the oil market and weighing on prices.
Drone Strike Hits Russian Pipeline Pumping Station, Slowing Chevron, Exxon Exports
A drone strike has hit a pumping station on an oil pipeline in Russia, reducing flows from Kazakhstan to world markets pumped by Western firms including Chevron and Exxon Mobil, its operator said on Monday.
Russia Likely to Struggle in Reaching LNG Targets, Say Experts
Exports of Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) will likely not exceed 67 million metric tons by 2030, falling far short of its 100 million target due to international sanctions, experts said at an industry conference on Friday.
How LNG Will Fuel Global Energy Evolution at Scale
LNG is a key enabler of the global transition to a decarbonized energy system. It will play a pivotal role as companies move from coal and oil to cleaner energy sources.
Tohoku Electric Plans For Eventual Halt to Russian LNG Contract
Japan's Tohoku Electric Power needs to consider its procurement strategy for liquefied natural gas (LNG), assuming it will eventually halt purchases from Russia, President Kojiro Higuchi said on Friday.
Austria’s Gas Hub Rethinks Strategy After Russian Transit Ends
Austria’s Central European Gas Hub saw a decline in trading volumes following the halt of Russian gas transit but is pivoting toward regional trade, biogas, and hydrogen opportunities. CEO Gottfried Steiner highlighted the hub’s role in a shifting European energy market.
Baltic States Cut Ties with Russia’s Power Grid, Link to EU System
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected from Russia’s electricity grid and linked to the EU system, marking a historic shift aimed at enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on Moscow.
Gazprom Resumes Gas Supplies to Slovakia’s SPP via TurkStream
Russia's Gazprom began supplying gas to Slovakia's SPP again at the beginning of February, using volumes given up by Hungary on the TurkStream pipeline, SPP said on Thursday.
Ukraine Eyes U.S. LNG Purchases, Storage to Bolster Energy Security
Ukraine and other European nations have the potential to buy and store liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States in Ukraine and this could strengthen Europe's energy security as gas transits from Russia end, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Russia's February Oil Exports Revised Up 19% Amid Refinery Cuts
Pipeline operator Transneft has revised upwards plans for crude oil exports from Russia's western ports in February by 300,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) because of lower output from refiners, traders said and Reuters calculations showed.
Global News February 2025
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
Ukraine Gas Transit Dispute Escalates as Hungary Threatens EU Sanctions Block
A row over the end of Russian gas flows via Ukraine has intensified as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps to achieve a restart of supply.
Moldova to Send First Gas Shipment to Transdniestria Since December
Moldova on Saturday will send 3 million cubic meters of gas to its separatist enclave Transdniestria, the first fuel supply to the area since end-December, when gas transit through Ukraine was halted, a Moldovan industry official said on Friday.
Slovakia's Fico to Hold Talks with EU Commission on Gas Transit
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the issue with European Commission officials on Thursday, his office said on Tuesday.
Russia Focusing on Domestic Gas Pipelines Network for Now
Russia plans to complete unification of its gas pipelines system within the next several years with the aim to ensure stable gas supplies within the country and to stimulate domestic gas consumption.
Report: TurkStream Pipeline Booked for Gas to Moldova’s Transdniestria
Ozbor Enterprises, a Cyprus-based company, booked around 3.1 million cubic meters per day of Russia-designed TurkStream gas pipeline capacity for possible gas shipments to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, Russian daily Kommersant reported on Wednesday.
Russia Plans Up to 55 Bcm of Gas Exports to Iran Annually, Putin Says
Russia may supply up to 55 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of gas per year to Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, as Moscow diversifies its gas flows after a dramatic fall in exports to Europe.
Russia Offers Gas to Transdniestria, Awaits Moldova's Cooperation
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to provide gas to Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region, but needed logistical support from Moldova to make that happen.
Pipeline Upgrade Ends Czech Republic's Reliance on Russian Oil
Upgrades to boost the capacity for oil deliveries to the Czech Republic via the TAL pipeline are complete, ending the country's need to import Russian crude, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Tuesday.
- 1,000-Mile Pipeline Exit Plan by Hope Gas Alarms West Virginia Producers
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- Traverse Pipeline Approved to Move 1.75 Bcf/d of Gas Along 160-Mile South Texas–Katy Route
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Newsom Seeks to Aid Struggling Refiners Following Valero’s California Exit
