Gas

Overview of EU gas: The focus of the Russia-Ukraine crisis

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Up to 40% of Europe's natural gas is supplied by Russia, raising concerns about the consequences if Moscow cuts off part or all of its supply amid Ukraine tensions.

Russia-China sign huge gas deal amid European crisis

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President Vladimir Putin has announced new oil and gas agreements between Russia and China worth more than $117 billion over 30 years amid the European energy crisis.

An EU country benefits from cheap Russian gas amid escalating tensions

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Russia and Hungary have signed long-term contracts allowing EU countries to buy Russian gas at a discount until 2036.

China's solar power is enough to supply the whole of Germany

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According to the China Energy Administration, the total solar power generation capacity in the country alone has reached 306.56 GW - enough to supply electricity to the whole of Germany.

Overview of the fate of Europe without Russian gas

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Europe will need to find alternative natural gas supplies to avoid a crisis without Russian gas.

US seeks to make more money from European gas crisis

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The US is said to be negotiating with Qatar on gas supplies to Europe if the energy crisis escalates.

Overview of the Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline splitting the West

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The $11 billion Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is the focus of Russia-Western tensions, putting the US in a difficult position with some of its European allies, divided by other European countries and within the US.

Russia warns of gas cuts, Moldova declares state of emergency

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After Russian energy giant Gazprom warned of the possibility of gas cuts, Moldova - a former Soviet union country - declared a state of emergency.

Germany's internal division due to Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

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The German ruling coalition government disagreed over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany, which has been completed but not yet approved by Berlin.

Russia's response when gas supplies are attacked on two fronts

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Russia insists it has nothing to do with the gas crisis in Europe and has denied the International Energy Agency's allegations that Russia is curbing supply and raising prices of natural gas.

US Senate "saves" Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

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The US Senate voted on January 13 against sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Why China is ready to intervene in Kazakhstan if needed

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China has said it is ready to provide the necessary assistance to help Kazakhstan overcome the difficulties and the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization is ready to act in Kazakhstan if necessary.

The first Russian units to visit Kazakhstan to end the riot

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The first Russian peacekeeping plane arrived in Kazakhstan on January 6 to support the Central Asian country in fighting the riots.

Kazakhstan prays for Russia to help end riots

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The Russian-led alliance agreed to deploy forces to help Kazakhstan end the riots at its request.

Sudden gas prices cause chaos in the leading oil exporter

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A spike in gas prices in Kazakhstan has led to riots in the world's top oil and gas exporter.