Russia & CIS
Oil Flow via Russia’s Druzhba Pipeline Halted by Technical Issues
Russian and Kazakh oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Germany via the Druzhba pipeline have stopped since Thursday due to technical problems at a Russian pumping station, four people familiar with the matter said.
Gazprom Delivers First LNG Cargo to Italy Amid Rising Sea-Borne Exports
Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Italy from LNG Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea, LSEG data showed on Wednesday.
Russian Gas Transit Deal Will Not Renew in 2025, Says Ukraine PM
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday a deal enabling the transit of Russian gas through his country would not be extended beyond the end of the year, as some European countries stepped up their search for needed supplies.
Austria's OMV Terminates Gazprom Gas Contract Amid Ukraine War-Related Supply Dispute
Austria's OMV said on Wednesday it had terminated its long-term gas supply contract with Gazprom after the Russian firm stopped deliveries last month amid a row that has been highly politicized due to the war in Ukraine.
Analysis: Japan Eyes Exit from Russian Gas Amid Sakhalin Decline, Rising LNG Rivals
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to switch to cleaner energy, industry insiders say.
Russia's Yamal LNG Deploys Axios II Tanker for Trans-shipments in Barents Sea
Russia's Novatek-owned Yamal LNG plant has deployed the LNG tanker Axios II for ship-to-ship operations in the Barents Sea, LSEG data shows.
Russia Resumes Oil Supply to Czech Republic via Druzhba Pipeline
(Reuters) – Russian oil supplies to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline resumed on Friday, Czech refiner Orlen Unipetrol's CEO Mariusz Wnuk said.
Polish Pipeline Operator Offers Firm Capacity to Transport Gas to Ukraine in 2025
Polish gas pipeline operator Gaz-System will offer firm capacity to export gas from Poland to Ukraine between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 next year, the company said on Friday.
Russian Oil Halted Through Druzhba Pipeline to Czech Republic, Unipetrol Confirms
Russian crude oil flows to the Czech Republic through the Druzhba pipeline remained halted on Thursday, refiner Unipetrol said.
China Completes Full Pipeline for Power-of-Siberia Gas
China has built and connected the 5,111-km (3,175-mile) Power-of-Siberia pipeline to deliver gas from Russia's Siberian fields to users as far as the financial hub of Shanghai, Chinese state media reported on Monday.
Azerbaijan Caps Kazakh Oil Flow in BTC Pipeline Over Sulfur Content
Azerbaijan has capped Kazakhstan’s oil transit through the BTC pipeline at 2.2 million tons per year, citing quality concerns. This move limits Kazakhstan’s efforts to reduce its reliance on Russian routes for crude exports.
Austrian Expert: OMV Could Legally End Gas Contracts with Gazprom
An Austrian legal expert suggests OMV could legally terminate its gas supply contract with Gazprom, citing contractual defaults and Swedish law provisions, amid ongoing disputes and halted supplies.
Russia Resells Austrian Gas in Europe Amid Supply Halt
Russian gas flows to Austria were suspended for a second day on Sunday because of a pricing dispute but other buyers in Europe stepped in to snap up unsold volumes, companies and sources said and data showed.
Rubio as Trump’s Secretary of State Could Signal Stricter Oil Sanctions on Iran, Venezuela
President-elect Donald Trump's pick of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state could signal stricter enforcement of oil sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, but concerns about retaliation by China could temper any efforts, analysts said on Wednesday.
Germany Blocks Russian LNG Shipment to Brunsbuttel Terminal in Policy Stand, Sources Say
Germany has refused to allow a Russian liquefied natural gas shipment at the Brunsbuttel terminal in northern Germany in line with Berlin's policy not to import LNG from Russia, industry sources said on Thursday.
NuVista Energy to Supply Trafigura with Natural Gas in 13-Year Deal
NuVista Energy has signed a 13-year natural gas offtake agreement with Trafigura, providing the Canadian producer exposure to international LNG market pricing through JKM indexing.
Hungary Prioritizes Druzhba Pipeline for Crude Imports Despite EU Pressure
In contrast to many other European Union countries, Hungary seeks to maintain close political and business ties to Russia, including reliance on Russian energy.
Global News November 2024
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
JPMorgan in Talks to Resume Physical LNG Trading After Decade-Long Hiatus: Report
JPMorgan Chase is in talks to resume trading physical liquefied natural gas (LNG) after more than a decade, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
Customs data showed that Malaysia, a key supplier of transshipped oil from sanctioned countries like Iran and Venezuela, shipped 1.49 million barrels per day to China in September, up from 1.77 million bbl/d in August.
MOL Refinery Transition to Non-Russian Crude Delayed to 2026
Hungarian oil group MOL expects its refineries to be able to process both Russian and non-Russian crude oils by the end of 2026, a year later than planned as some adjustment projects have been delayed, a senior MOL executive said.
QatarEnergy Signs 20-Year Naphtha Deal with Shell
QatarEnergy has entered into a long-term naphtha supply agreement with Shell, supplying up to 18 million metric tons of naphtha to the London-listed company over 20 years from next April.
Russia Sues Shell Units Over Energy Projects, Court Documents Reveal
Russia's Prosecutor General has filed a lawsuit against a number of energy major Shell's units, court documents showed on Friday.
Japan Becomes Top Buyer of LNG from Russia's Sakhalin 2
Japan is currently the biggest importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin 2 plant accounting for 57.5% of its exports, Interfax news agency quoted a company senior manager as saying on Thursday.
New Energy Tanker Berths at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Despite U.S. Sanctions
The U.S.-sanctioned LNG tanker New Energy has berthed at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 plant, according to ship-tracking data. Despite Western sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine, the Palau-flagged tanker continues operations, including a recent ship-to-ship transfer from the plant.
Global News October 2024
Stay informed with the latest industry news and developments in the midstream sector. From pipeline projects to regulatory updates and company announcements, P&GJ's Global News column brings you the most important insights from around the world.
P&GJ’s Europe 500 Report of Top Pipelines
The following is a list of some of the longest transportation routes on the continent of Europe as of July 2024. This third such report will be broken down into two sections: gas and liquids (oil and products), which will be updated in each of our September issues going forward.
India Refuses LNG Purchases from Sanctioned Russia's Arctic LNG 2 Project
India will not buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which is sanctioned by Western countries, Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said on Friday.
Malaysia Surges to Become China’s No. 2 Crude Oil Supplier After Russia
China's crude oil imports from Malaysia surged 31% in August from a year earlier, making it the country's second-largest supplier after Russia, customs data showed, bucking a broader trend of slowing Chinese imports.
Russia Approves Fuel Pipeline Project in Congo with 90% Stake
Russia has tentatively agreed to the construction of a fuel pipeline in the Republic of Congo, according to a government decree published late on Monday. The pipeline will link the western port of Pointe-Noire to the capital Brazzaville.
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