Europe
Europe's Gas Firms Prime Pipelines for Hydrogen Highway
As world leaders hammered out a deal last week to slow climate change, gas engineer Michele Ricciardi was digging into a practical problem: How thousands of miles of pipelines across Italy and Europe can safely carry hydrogen.
Russia Says Repairs Complete on Oil Pipeline in Belarus, Pumping to Resume
Russia's Transneft pipeline monopoly said repairs were complete on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline in Belarus and that oil pumping would resume on Thursday evening, the RIA news agency reported.
German Gas Imports Fall 4% in Jan-Sept, Bill Jumps 57%
Germany imported 4% less natural gas in the first nine months of 2021 versus a year earlier, but its bill rose 57% as prices surged, data from trade statistics office BAFA showed.
Belarus Restricts Oil Supplies to Poland Due to Unscheduled Maintenance
Belarusian oil pipeline operator Gomeltransneft Druzhba has restricted oil flows towards Poland for three days for unscheduled maintenance, the TASS news agency said.
German Regulator's Nord Stream 2 Move May Delay Commissioning to March
A German regulator's decision to suspend licensing of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany could delay commissioning of the infrastructure until March next year, government sources said.
Ukraine Sees No Sign of Bigger Russian Gas Supply to Europe
Ukraine's state-run gas transmission system operator said there was no sign that Russian energy giant Gazprom planned to export additional gas to the Europe Union next year, based on the results of pipeline capacity auctions.
Trafigura Warns of Power Outages in Europe This Winter
Europe is at risk of power outages this winter due to insufficient gas reserves and over the long-term, oil could rise above $100 a barrel, the chief executive of commodity trading giant Trafigura said.
German Regulator Puts Brake on Nord Stream 2 in Fresh Blow to Gas Pipeline
Germany's energy regulator has suspended the approval process for a major new pipeline bringing Russian gas into Europe, throwing up a new roadblock to the contentious project and driving up regional gas prices.
Gas Interconnection Poland-Lithuania Construction Nearing Completion
The Gas Interconnection Poland-Lithuania should be fully built by the end of this year, and the interconnection will be launched in mid-2022, according to Amber Grid Corp.
Ukraine Will be Part of Nord Stream 2 Certification Process -German Regulator
Germany's energy regulator said on Monday Ukrainian gas companies Naftogaz and GTSOU were given notice that they will be included in the ongoing German certification procedures of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
Russian Gas Flows to Germany Rise Despite Belarus Threat
Russian gas flows through a key pipeline to Germany rose on Monday with no sign that Belarus's president had acted on his threat to cut off supplies to the European Union as winter approaches.
Russian Gas Flows Via Yamal Pipeline to Germany Rise Over the Weekend
Russian gas flows towards Germany via the Yamal-Europe pipeline rose over the weekend, preliminary data showed, with no signs of being impacted by a political standoff between Belarus and the European Union.
European Gas Prices Ease as Kremlin Soothes Fears
European spot gas prices eased after the Kremlin said that Belarus had not consulted Moscow before threatening to reduce flows of natural gas to Europe, adding that Gazprom remained a reliable gas exporter.
Russian Gas Flows to Germany via Yamal Pipeline Unchanged
Russian gas continued flowing via the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Germany at Thursday levels, preliminary data from German network operator Gascade showed, below volumes seen earlier in the week when Gazprom started to increase supplies to refill its storage.
Belarusian Leader's Warning Causes New Concern in Europe About Gas Flows
A warning by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that he could halt Russian gas flows through his country to Europe in a dispute with the European Union posed a new threat to already tight European supplies on Thursday.
Blackout Fears Amid Energy Crunch Boosts Gas Cooker, Lantern Sales in Spain
A surge in electricity prices, driven by shortages in Asia and Europe, and a switch in pipelines bringing gas from Algeria have fueled the public's concerns.
Russian Gas Flows Via Yamal-Europe Pipeline Continue Westbound
Russian gas flows via the Yamal-Europe pipeline continued running westbound towards Germany on Thursday, as Gazprom refills its European storage, preliminary data from German network operator Gascade showed.
Blinken Meets Ukraine Official, Warns Russia on NatGas Supplies
The United States is watching for signs that Russia may be using energy as a political tool in Europe's energy crunch, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, adding that Washington was committed to taking appropriate action if Moscow were to take that path.
US Republicans Renew Push to Sanction Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans said they introduced legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on Nord Stream 2, a Russian-backed natural gas pipeline that opponents believe would be harmful to U.S. allies in Europe.
Naturgy Trims Earnings Growth Forecast as Power Prices Squeeze Margins
An expansion of the Medgaz pipeline that brings gas from Algeria to Spain will be completed by the end of the year, Naturgy said.
Russia Increases Gas Flows to Europe, and Prices Fall
Russia increased its flow of gas to Europe via Poland and Belarus as well as Ukraine on Wednesday, easing some of Europe's concerns about tight supplies before winter and pushing down wholesale prices.
Wholesale Gas Prices Ease in Europe as Russian Gas Flows Resume
Wholesale gas prices fell in Europe on Tuesday after Russian gas flows resumed to Germany, raising hopes that Moscow is carrying out a pledge to increase supplies and ease concerns about shortages before winter.
New Financing for 2 Key EU Pipeline Projects
In November 2019, European Investment Bank (EIB) adopted a new energy lending policy which agreed to phase out the financing of traditional fossil fuel energy projects by the end of 2021. Among the final pipelines that EIB will finance are two notable projects.
Jitters in Europe as Russia Shows No Sign of Increasing Gas Supplies
Russia showed no sign on Monday of carrying out an order by President Vladimir Putin to pump more gas to Europe, deepening European concerns about tight supplies, high prices and energy dependence on Moscow as winter looms.
Russian Gas Flows Via Yamal-Europe Pipeline to Germany Halted Again
The reversal of gas flows through one of the three major pipelines carrying Russian gas into western Europe is the second time the situation has developed in a matter of days.
Uniper CFO: Nord Stream 2 Completion Not Cure-All for Gas Market Woes
The completion of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to bring more Russian gas into Germany under the Baltic Sea would go some way to relieving the tight gas market this winter, but there are other factors at play.
Russian Gas Flows to Germany Through Yamal Restart, Sending Prices Lower
Gas flows from Russia to Germany via the Yamal pipeline started up again on Thursday afternoon, finally sending European gas prices lower since Russian gas has not flowed to Germany via the pipeline since Saturday.
Global News November 2021
In this month's global headlines, US Supreme Court Refuses Stay Request for Spire Missouri Pipeline, Summit Midstream Settles Criminal Pollution Charges for $36 Million and more.
Algeria Aims for Over 30% Share of European Gas Market
Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said his country was seeking to increase its share of the European gas market to over the current 30%, state news agency APS reported.
Russian Gas Pipeline Stuck in Reverse in Europe
A major Russian pipeline that supplies natural gas to Europe remains stuck in reverse after requests to transport gas westwards through it into Germany were abruptly withdrawn, data on the website of its German operator showed.
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