Russian 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.
Gazprom temporarily cut off gas via Nord Stream pipeline
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Gazprom announced on August 19 that the transportation of Russian gas via the Nord Stream pipeline to Europe would be interrupted for 3 days for maintenance.
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.
Germany could live in fear for less than 3 months if Russia cuts off gas
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German gas is enough to be used for at least 3 months in case Russia cuts off supply.
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.
Nord Stream's fate as Siemens Germany completely withdraws from Russia
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Siemens Germany - a turbine maker for the Nord Stream gas pipeline - has announced its complete withdrawal from Russia by the end of this year.
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.
Russian-German leaders discuss Nord Stream 2, Ukraine reacts
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The start of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline was discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Germany's crematoriums face the risk of closure
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crematoriums in Germany cannot operate without gas.
Loosens sanctions on Russia
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He loosens some sanctions against Russia to facilitate Moscow's oil exports.
Russia shows the EU how to get more gas
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Russia is giving the EU more gas, and that depends entirely on Ukraine.
Russia-China open a way out for the EU gas crisis
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The shift of Russian gas to China helps ease the EU's energy crisis.
Germany's internal fighting over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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Germany has mixed opinions on the operation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that carries Russian gas to Germany.
Gas divorce hurts both Russia and the EU
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For half a century, both Russia and the EU have benefited from close cooperation on gas, but that era is gradually coming to an end.