Gas
Foreign countries make the EU dependent on Russian gas
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For more than two decades, the European Union has searched for gas from the huge reserves of the Caspian Sea, but major pipeline projects have been discussed and forgotten. Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly dependent on Russian gas.
Russian oil and gas company requires LNG buyers to change payment methods
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Russia has asked Sakhalin-2 LNG customers to pay Gazprombank JSC, putting Korean and Japanese customers in a difficult position due to Russian sanctions.
LNG buyers are in trouble because of the move of the world's leading factory in the US
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The leading US gas exporter, Freeport LNG, withdrew its defense statement after the plant explosion in June. This move could cost the factory's customers billions of dollars.
President Putin points to "reliable supply" of gas for the EU
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President Vladimir Putin said the EU should thank Turkey for ensuring a reliable supply of Russian gas to the alliance.
Two EU members resist gas distribution plan
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Poland and Hungary question the legality of the EU's gas distribution plan.
Heating will become a luxury in Germany
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The EU wants to reduce gas consumption by at least 15%. Germany will probably have to save more.
Customers buying LNG from Russian oil and gas projects are instructed on new payment methods
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The operator of the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project asked buyers from Japan to pay to a bank in Russia.
An EU country buys Russian gas on a circular route
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Latvia is being supplied with Russian gas through an intermediary, a official said.
Austria: EU ban on Russian gas is impossible
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Austrian Prime Minister Karl Nehammer said the ban on Russian gas is harmful to the European Union (EU).
The appearance of the Russian and Chinese gas pipeline under construction
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Russia and China are in the final stages of building the first pipeline carrying gas from Siberia to Shanghai.
European gas prices surge as Gazprom tightens Nord Stream pipeline
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European gas prices in the contract for delivery have increased by more than 10% after Gazprom's announcement of further cuts to the flow through the important Nord Stream pipeline.
Russia announces intentions for Nord Stream turbine
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The Nord Stream turbine will be installed, the Kremlin confirmed on July 25.
Germans cut some habits to save energy
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The German government's appeal for around-the- limit seems to be working, the survey shows that Germans are taking less baths to save energy.
Japan's benefits in Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project remain uncertain
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Japanese companies are uncertain whether they can maintain interest in the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project after Russia's decision late last month.
Russia resurbs gas to Europe via Nord Stream
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Russia resumed gas supplies to Europe via the Nord Stream pipeline early on July 21 after completing 10-day maintenance.