Europe
Italgas Expects DEPA Deal to Drive Earnings as Greece Looks to Gas
Italgas is working to ready its pipelines in Italy to carry biogases in the future and its experience could be transferred to Greece.
US, EU Pursuing Global Deal to Slash Planet-Warming Methane, Documents Show
The United States and the European Union have agreed to aim to cut emissions of methane by around a third by the end of this decade and are pushing other major economies to join them, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Record Gas Prices Could Hasten Nord Stream 2 Launch, Analysts Say
Record gas prices in Europe could hasten clearance for fuel supplies via Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline to Germany, analysts said on Tuesday.
Germany has Four Months to Certify Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
Germany's energy regulator on Monday said it had four months to complete a certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after receiving all necessary documents for an application for an operating license from the pipeline company.
U.S. Reassures Allies Over Nord Stream 2 but Calls it a 'Reality'
A senior U.S. envoy said on Saturday he had delivered reassurances to Ukraine and Poland on mitigating any threat posed by Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, but that the project was now a "reality.”
Germany's Merkel Seeks to Calm Nord Stream 2 Fears
Merkel asserted that Ukraine will remain a transit land for Russian gas during a farewell visit to Poland during which also struck a conciliatory tone on Warsaw's conflict with the European Union over judicial reforms.
Norway Offers Two New Offshore Areas for CO2 Storage
Norway is offering two new offshore areas for companies interested in developing carbon dioxide storage, the oil and energy ministry said on Friday.
Russia Completes Nord Stream 2 Construction, Gas Flows Yet to Start
Gazprom said it had finished construction of the Nord Stream 2 subsea pipeline to Germany, allowing Russia to potentially double lucrative gas exports to Europe via the Baltic Sea while bypassing political foe Ukraine.
German Hydrogen Council: Pipelines Most Economical Way to Move Hydrogen
Germany’s National Hydrogen Council determined pipeline transport to be the most economical option to move hydrogen for distances up to about 6,210 miles (10,000 km), even if it would require building new pipelines.
Russia Waits for Germany's Nod to Start Gas Sales via Nord Stream 2
Pumping commercial natural gas supplies via the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will not start until a German regulator gives the green light, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Ukraine Says Russian Gas Transit to Europe Seen Falling This Month
The transit of Russian gas through Ukrainian gas transit system to Europe will fall to 109 million cubic meters a day in September from average 124 mcm a day in April to August, Ukrainian state-run gas transit operator said on Wednesday.
Introducing P&GJ’s Europe 500 Report of Top Pipelines
This first-ever list of pipelines serving Europe is intended to provide the industry with a listing of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent as of July 2021.
Making Hydrogen Work for UK’s Commercial Buildings
While domestic heat makes up more than half of the U.K. heat demand, commercial and industrial properties’ space heating, hot water and heat for cooking account for more than a quarter. Therefore, any conversion from natural gas to hydrogen in the national and local pipeline grids must cater to larger-scale commercial and industrial heating.
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.
Black Sea Oil & Gas Project a Litmus Test for Romanian Offshore Gas Investment
Black Sea Oil & Gas is pressing ahead to be the first company to tap Romania's offshore gas fields despite a disputed tax that has stymied other projects, but if the levy remains, it could impact its operations in the country.
Final Piece of Nord Stream 2 in Place, Operator Says
The last section of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has been welded into place, its operator said on Monday, meaning the two long stretches of the pipe can now be joined to complete the Baltic subsea link.
Ukraine Warns Europe to be Dependent on Russia for Gas Supply with Nord Stream 2
The launch of Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will mean Europe will be solely dependent on Moscow-run pipelines as the Ukrainian route for gas delivery to Europe disappears, the head of Ukraine's gas transit operator said.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Agrees To Long-Term Gas Deal with Russia
Hungary has agreed with Russia on all the conditions for a new long-term gas supply deal to take effect from Oct. 1, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on his Facebook page on Monday.
German Court Says EU Rules Apply to Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is not exempt from European Union rules that require the owners of pipelines to be different from the suppliers of the gas that flows in them to ensure fair competition, a German court ruled.
RWE to Pick Electrolysis Provider for Lingen Hydrogen Project in 2021
RWE aims to pick a supplier of electrolysis capacity this year for a north-west German showcase project to develop clean hydrogen for delivery in 2024, a board member at its generation division said.
Russia Says Nord Stream 2, TurkStream to Improve Europe's Energy Security
The Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream gas pipelines are designed to improve the energy security of Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Germany Open to Suggestions on Nord Stream 2, But Won't Create Obstacles
Germany is open to suggestions about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project but will not create obstacles to it, economy and energy minister Peter Altmaier said on Monday.
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.
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.
Just 15 Kilometers of Nord Stream 2 Pipeline to Go, Says Putin
There are only 15 km (9 miles) left to finish the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany that bypasses Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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.
Ukraine Offers Extra 15 Mcm/Day of Gas Transit Capacity for October
Ukraine is offering guaranteed extra transit capacity for Russian gas to Europe at 15 million cubic meters per day for October, the head of the country's gas pipelines operator told Reuters.
Russia Expects Nord Stream 2 to Deliver 5.6 Bcm of Gas This Year
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which is currently under construction, is expected to deliver 5.6 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas to Europe this year, gas producer Gazprom said on Thursday.
German Court to Rule on Nord Stream 2 Gas Link on Aug. 25
A German regional court will decide on Aug. 25 whether European Union rules requiring the separation of energy production from transportation and trade must be applied to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
UK Government Sets Out Strategy for a Hydrogen Economy
The British government launched a strategy to meet its goal of 5 GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030 to replace natural gas in powering around three million homes, as well as industry and transport.
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