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Russia, Ukraine Trade Accusations After Pipeline Attack in Crimea
Russia's FSB security service accused Ukraine of organizing an attack on a gas pipeline in Russian-annexed Crimea, an allegation rejected by Kyiv which said Moscow was trying to punish prominent Crimean Tatar figures.
Australia's Commonwealth Bank Taken to Court Over Oil and Gas Financing Policies
The case seeks documentation on projects including Santos' acquisition of the Barossa Gas Field, the Permian Highway natural gas pipeline in the United States, and Euronav NV "very large crude carriers,” the documents say.
Line 3 Pipeline Approaches Completion after Court Ruling
Enbridge's Line 3 replacement project is nearing completion after successfully defending another legal challenge last week, when the Minnesota Supreme Court decided it would not hear an appeal from opponents who sought to overturn regulatory approval.
Algeria Hints at Non-Renewal of Contract for Gas Pipeline Crossing Morocco
Algeria hinted at the possibility of ending gas supplies to Morocco in October, two days after cutting diplomatic ties with the Kingdom.
Five Killed in Mexico's Oil Platform Fire, Hammering Mexico Output
Five workers were killed and six injured in Sunday's fire on an offshore platform in the southern Gulf of Mexico operated by Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) that cut about a quarter of Mexico's oil production, the company said.
Ukraine Discussed Guarantees with US, Germany Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The energy ministers of Ukraine, the United States and Germany discussed guarantees for Ukraine about its future as a transit country after the construction of Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Russia Pledges Retaliation After New U.S. Sanctions
Moscow pledged retaliatory measures after a new set of sanctions imposed by the United States on a Russian ship and two companies involved in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Russia's foreign ministry said.
Ukraine Naftogaz Says Nord Stream 2 Cannot Succeed
Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is a political project that breaches European Union regulations, cannot work commercially and should be stopped, the head of Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz told Reuters.
Equinor Halts Oil Exports from Norway Terminal Due to Demonstration
Sture is a major export facility for crude, which arrives by pipeline from several offshore fields including Equinor's Oseberg, Lundin Energy's Edvard Grieg and Aker BP's Ivar Aasen, according to Equinor's website.
Centurion Pipeline Releases First Environmental Sustainability Report
Centurion Pipeline announced the release of its inaugural sustainability report, which outlines the company’s focus on environmental, social and governance initiatives.
Australia Faces ‘Precarious’ Gas Supply in 2022, Watchdog Warns
Australia's southern states could face a gas shortfall in 2022 unless LNG exporters offer more gas into the domestic market, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said.
China to Fund Myanmar Projects in Agreement with Junta
China will transfer over $6 million to Myanmar's government to fund 21 development projects, Myanmar's foreign ministry said, in a sign of cooperation resuming under the junta that overthrew an elected government on Feb. 1.
Russia's Gazprom Meeting Obligations for Yamal-Europe Gas Exports
Russian state gas company Gazprom is meeting gas delivery obligations via the Yamal-Europe gas pipeline in full, its export arm, Gazprom Export, said.
New US Energy Security Advisor to Tackle Nord Stream 2 Risks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed former diplomat Amos Hochstein as a senior advisor for energy security to work on the fallout from the Russia-backed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, among other energy issues.
INGAA Welcomes Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The Senate’s vote to advance the INVEST in America Act, demonstrates that Congress can achieve bold energy and climate goals when it works on a bipartisan basis and collaborates with stakeholders, INGAA's CEO said.
Canadian Natural Sets New Emission Goals After Profit Beat
Canadian Natural said it is now targeting 50% reduction in methane emissions from its North America exploration and production business by 2030, from baseline of 2016.
Senator Introduces Bill Amendment in Hopes of Restarting Keystone XL
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn introduced an amendment to the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that could result in restarting the Keystone Pipeline, her office announced.
TC Energy to Switch to Green Power to Run N. American Energy Pipelines
Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy Corp could spend billions of dollars on its plans to lower emissions by switching to renewable energy to run its huge network of U.S. and Canadian oil and gas pipelines.
Spire Seeks U.S. Backing for Missouri NatGas Pipeline to Avoid Outages
U.S. natural gas company Spire Inc's Spire STL Pipeline unit filed an emergency application with U.S. energy regulators to keep the STL gas pipeline in service ahead of this winter to avoid gas service outages in St. Louis.
Mozambique President Nyusi Says Army Gaining Ground in Insurgency-Hit Region
Nyusi was addressing the nation on the crisis that was triggered when the insurgents in March attacked the coastal town of Palma, near natural gas projects worth $60 billion that are meant to transform Mozambique's economy.
EU States to Discuss U.S.-Germany Nord Stream 2 Deal, Commission Says
The European Union reiterated that the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany was "not of common EU interest" but will discuss a deal between the United States and Germany agreed to this week.
Russia Rejects Aspects of Germany-U.S. Accord on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Kremlin said it disagreed with some statements in an agreement between the United States and Germany on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, insisting that Russia had never used energy as a tool of political pressure.
Ukraine Fights Rearguard Action Against Nord Stream 2 After U.S. and Germany Unveil Deal
Ukraine has started official consultations with the European Union and Germany about Nord Stream 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday, ratcheting up Kyiv's opposition to the pipeline which it says is a threat to Europe's security.
Germany's Merkel Discussed Nord Stream 2 with Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, hours before the expected publication of Germany-United States agreement on the contested Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Perspective: Energy Pipelines Controversial Now, But One Helped Win World War II
Oil and gas pipelines have become flashpoints in discussions of climate change. From the Atlantic coast to the Dakotas, pipelines that would deliver fossil fuels to customers have sparked protests and legal challenges.
U.S., Germany to Announce Deal on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline in Coming Days
The United States and Germany are expected to announce a deal resolving their longstanding dispute over Russia's $11 billion Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline in coming days, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Pipeline Operator Kinder Morgan to Buy Kinetrex Energy in Green Energy Push
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan said it would buy renewable natural gas developer Kinetrex Energy from an affiliate of Parallel49 Equity for $310 million, to expand into green energy amid investor pressure to tackle climate change.
Biden, Merkel May Have Little Time to Rebuild 'Indispensable' Relationship
The United States and Germany are key NATO allies but are at odds over a host of tough issues, including the Nord Stream 2 pipeline being built from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea, which Washington fears will increase European reliance on Russian gas.
EU Countries Approve Landmark Climate Change Law
European Union countries on Monday gave the final seal of approval to a law to make the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions targets legally binding, as EU policymakers prepare a huge new package of policies to fight climate change.
PipeChina Aims for Peak Carbon Emissions Before 2030
China Oil and Gas Pipeline Network, or PipeChina, aims to bring its carbon emission and energy consumption to a peak before 2030, a company manager said.
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- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
