Ukraine crisis jolts Europe to push for secure energy supply
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine crisis jolts Europe to push for secure energy supply

Associated Press  

MADRID — Surging energy prices and the Russia-Ukraine conflict are making European leaders think hard about energy security — particularly their decades-old reliance on Moscow for natural gas. An advisory group to coordinate the EU’s gas supply security was meeting Tuesday because “it’s important that contingency plans are ready for the worst-case scenario,” she said. She accused Russia’s state-owned gas giant Gazprom of “deliberately trying to store and deliver as little as possible while prices and demand are skyrocketing.” Russia has fulfilled long-term contracts but failed to sell additional gas on the spot market, while pushing for German approval of its contentious Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a way to solve Europe’s gas squeeze. “We are aware about the low resources of gas in European countries,” Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said Tuesday at a forum of gas producers in Qatar, according to a provided English translation. “This approach of adding more gas to the grid to solve the energy supply issue is a little bit like adding another lane to a highway to solve the traffic issue: more cars come in and it gets even more complicated.” “Getting unhooked from Russia and hooked to the U.S., I don’t think it’s going to solve any of the EU’s energy security issues,” she said.

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The 'Most Vulnerable Country' To Russian ‘Blackmail’ Braces For Trump’s Return
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The 'Most Vulnerable Country' To Russian ‘Blackmail’ Braces For Trump’s Return

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Europe is bracing for another energy crisis this winter, teeing up a high-stakes early test of how a newly inaugurated Trump administration will attempt to balance efforts to reset relations with Russia against the needs of U.S. allies seeking fuel to stay warm during what’s forecast to be an unusually cold season. Few places will feel the …

Business leaders see political instability as a threat to Europe
6 months ago

Business leaders see political instability as a threat to Europe

Hindustan Times  

FRANKFURT, - Europe must foster greater political stability, cut red tape and reduce energy price volatility to reverse falling foreign direct investment, EY said after a survey of business leaders. Business leaders see political instability as a threat to Europe The more than 500 executives surveyed by the consulting firm ranked political instability, including upcoming elections, populism and polarisation as …

Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine’s energy network as recovery conference opens
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelenskyy appeals for help with Ukraine’s energy network as recovery conference opens

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday appealed for short-term help in repairing his country’s electricity network and long-term investment in its energy system at a conference to gather support for Ukraine’s recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia’s war. Energy, he said, continues to be “one of Putin’s main targets.” Looking beyond Ukraine’s immediate problems, Zelenskyy said foreign …

David Cameron calls on Europe to turn off Russian gas to save Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

David Cameron calls on Europe to turn off Russian gas to save Ukraine

The Telegraph  

The bloc was responsible for importing up to half of Moscow’s LNG with Spain and France being the second and third largest buyers behind China. Lord Cameron also confirmed that Britain would hand Ukraine at least £3 billion in military support “next year and every year in the future for as long as it takes until Putin is defeated”. Rebuild …

Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid

Al Jazeera  

The Ukrainian leader asks for help in repelling air attacks, warning Russia has destroyed half of Ukraine’s power production capacity. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to increase their air defence support to Ukraine to help protect his country’s energy infrastructure. Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in recent weeks have forced energy companies to institute nationwide rolling …

Send us Patriots: Ukraine’s battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Send us Patriots: Ukraine’s battered energy plants seek air defenses against Russian attacks

LA Times  

Workers remove debris from the roof of a damaged thermal power plant after a Russian attack in Ukraine this week. Staffers worry they will lose the race to prepare for winter unless Ukraine’s allies come up with air-defense systems like U.S.-made Patriot missiles to stop more destruction on already damaged plants. The Associated Press on Thursday visited a plant owned …

Ukraine calls for energy savings amid Russian strikes
8 months ago

Ukraine calls for energy savings amid Russian strikes

The Hindu  

A major Ukrainian power company and the government on April 18 urged businesses to limit energy use during peak evening hours after a series of Russian strikes on the war-battered country's electricity grid. Russian forces have renewed coordinated aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy production facilities, including hitting a major power plant near the capital Kyiv last week. The Energy Ministry …

Europe’s economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession. But inflation still squeezes
1 year, 7 months ago

Europe’s economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession. But inflation still squeezes

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Union’s executive body raised its economic growth forecast, saying Europe had dodged a winter recession that was feared amid an energy crisis but warning that stubbornly high inflation is likely to keep hurting the economy by sapping people’s ability to spend. The outlook for the 20 countries using the euro currency improved to growth of …

German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply
1 year, 10 months ago

German energy boss warns: Don’t let guard down on gas supply

Associated Press  

BONN, Germany — The temperature outside Klaus Mueller’s office almost resembles spring, exactly the kind of mild weather that helped Germany get through the winter without Russian natural gas. Mueller would only concede that he’s “optimistic” this winter will end without a further gas crunch, especially after Germany cut gas use by 14% in 2022 through lowering thermostats, switching to …

Explained: What the Ukraine war means for the global battle against climate change
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: What the Ukraine war means for the global battle against climate change

Firstpost  

One of the most profound impacts of the Ukraine war has been on global energy markets, and by extension, on the global fight against climate change. “In the short term, Russia has been a winner because of the increase in the price of oil,” said Daniel Yergin, vice chair of S&P Global and an energy historian. “Today’s energy crisis has …

Europe has staved off energy collapse despite Russia’s gas cutoff. But is the crisis over?
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe has staved off energy collapse despite Russia’s gas cutoff. But is the crisis over?

LA Times  

Europe has dodged an energy apocalypse this winter, economists and officials say, thanks to unusually warm weather and efforts to find other sources of natural gas after Russia cut off most of its supply to the continent. In Germany, Europe’s largest economy, the government passed gas and electricity price caps allowing small businesses and consumers to buy 80% of their …

Europe has avoided energy collapse. But is the crisis over?
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe has avoided energy collapse. But is the crisis over?

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe has dodged an energy apocalypse this winter, economists and officials say, thanks to unusually warm weather and efforts to find other sources of natural gas after Russia cut off most of its supply to the continent. In Germany, Europe’s largest economy, the government passed gas and electric price caps allowing small businesses and consumers to buy …

Europe has avoided energy collapse. But is the crisis over?
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe has avoided energy collapse. But is the crisis over?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Germany, Europe's largest economy, the government passed gas …

Economic War to Energy War: Ukraine War Strategises New Dimensions of Warfare
1 year, 11 months ago

Economic War to Energy War: Ukraine War Strategises New Dimensions of Warfare

News 18  

Backdrop The war in Ukraine started as a conventional war under nuclear hangover and soon turned into a hybrid war with non-state actors triggering sanctions against Russia as part of an economic war, Russia trying to starve the opponents of as much energy as possible, and the West trying to minimise Russian financial gains by capping the price and coercion …

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin has been weaponising energy for years. Here’s what to look for next
2 years ago

Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin has been weaponising energy for years. Here’s what to look for next

Firstpost  

Russia shifted its strategy to attrition, specifically targeting energy infrastructure, after failing to force a quick, decisive victory against Ukraine Not since the 1970s oil crisis has the West seen such a focus on energy security. Vladimir Putin’s regime had been using selective gas supply cuts as a pressure tool against Ukraine since at least the winter of 2005-06, when …

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?
2 years ago

Which European nations are handling the energy crisis best?

Al Jazeera  

France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Greece are doing some things right, but face challenging times ahead, say experts. An uneven risk Russia accounted for nearly half of Europe’s total natural gas imports in 2021, but some countries were always going to be more vulnerable than others. Challenges ahead Germany recently announced a new 200 billion euro package to deal with …

Ukraine’s wartime winter: Which energy facilities are at risk?
2 years ago

Ukraine’s wartime winter: Which energy facilities are at risk?

Al Jazeera  

Russian attacks have destroyed at least 40 percent of Ukraine’s energy facilities since the war began in February. “A neighbour of my parents was stuck in a small elevator for 20 hours because there was an electricity outage,” said Ilchuk, who is also a board member at the Women’s Energy Club of Ukraine. However, this winter will be the toughest …

A costly compromise on coal in the West
2 years ago

A costly compromise on coal in the West

Hindustan Times  

Going back on pledges to shut all coal plants in the country, France moved last week to fire two of the oldest coal-powered electricity plants in order to tide over surging demand that is only expected to rise during a long and bitter winter. Hammered by global energy uncertainties due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and Moscow’s erratic …

Europe scrambles to help Ukraine keep the heat and lights on
2 years ago

Europe scrambles to help Ukraine keep the heat and lights on

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — European officials are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter months, pledging Friday to send more support that will mitigate the Russian military’s efforts to turn off the heat and lights. British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, arriving Friday on a visit to Kyiv, said a promised air-defense package, which Britain valued …

IEA chief sees energy crunch for Europe next winter
2 years, 1 month ago

IEA chief sees energy crunch for Europe next winter

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Europe should be able to cope with the natural gas supply crunch in the coming months thanks to considerable reserves although the continent could face a bigger energy crisis next winter, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday. Fatih Birol said that, barring unforeseen events, “Europe will go through this winter with some economic and social …

Preparing to face the looming energy crisis in winter
2 years, 1 month ago

Preparing to face the looming energy crisis in winter

Hindustan Times  

With no sign of the end of the Russia-Ukraine war in the future, Europe will likely have a hard time dealing with its energy crisis with winter approaching. With the looming energy crisis, many States have already taken steps through legislation such as incentivising citizens to use public transport, lowering their energy bills, and increasing public ownership of energy companies. …

Ukraine war: boost or setback for climate efforts?
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine war: boost or setback for climate efforts?

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Luetzerath may be 1,000 miles from Ukraine, but it is an indirect victim of Russia’s invasion and some fear so is Earth’s climate. “The only path to energy security, stable power prices and a livable planet lies in accelerating the renewable energy transition.” But Germany’s center-left government says the war in Ukraine means tough decisions need to be …

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine-War
2 years, 1 month ago

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters on Thursday that the U.S. has still not seen anything to indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to use a dirty bomb. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — ‘Kill everyone’: Russian violence in Ukraine was strategic — Europe’s energy crisis raises firewood prices, theft fears — UN optimistic on Ukraine grain …

Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says

Al Jazeera  

Energy crisis is leading to policy changes and more investment in green energy amid sanctions on Russia’s supplies. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is likely to accelerate the world’s transition to greener energy from fossil fuels, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday. “Energy markets and policies have changed as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, not just for the …

Ukraine War Fallout: Is Energy Crisis Imminent in Europe? - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine War Fallout: Is Energy Crisis Imminent in Europe? - News18

News 18  

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, euphemistically called a “special military operation” by Russia when it launched the offensive, more than seven months ago was not expected to last more than a few days or weeks. Despite alarm bells from a January 2009 crisis that led to the disruption of Russian gas transiting through Ukraine for two weeks, and Russia’s annexation of Crimea …

EU faces battle to keep energy prices from weakening economy
2 years, 2 months ago

EU faces battle to keep energy prices from weakening economy

LA Times  

European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies don’t further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest. Leading up to Thursday’s start of a key summit, the European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, proposed a blueprint on Tuesday that needs to reconcile the yawning gap between those who want to …

Weather chief: Ukraine war may be ‘blessing’ for climate
2 years, 2 months ago

Weather chief: Ukraine war may be ‘blessing’ for climate

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The head of the U.N. weather agency says the war in Ukraine “may be seen as a blessing” from a climate perspective because it is accelerating the development of and investment in green energies over the longer term — even though fossil fuels are being used at a time of high demand now. Taalas acknowledged that the war …

Europe scrambling to cope with energy crisis as winter approaches
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe scrambling to cope with energy crisis as winter approaches

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 06, 2022 09:55 IST Travelling through Germany and Slovenia at the end of August, I found it hard to see the effects of the worst energy crisis that Europe has been undergoing in recent years—a combination of the effect of Russia ceasing gas supplies and the worst drought the continent has faced in 500 years. As one …

Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotage
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotage

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible retaliation. “Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with …

Geopolitics of energy of the war in Ukraine & national responses to energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Geopolitics of energy of the war in Ukraine & national responses to energy crisis

Hindustan Times  

The geopolitics of energy of the Russia-Ukraine war has exacerbated the energy problems globally risking the stability of the global markets, which have already been reeling through rising inflation and slowing growth. The war in Ukraine creates a vicious cycle of disruption of global supply chains, which in turn affects the prices of energy and essential commodities as well as …

Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis

LA Times  

An employee pushes bread rolls into one of the gas-heated ovens in the producing facility in Cafe Ernst in Neu Isenburg, Germany, on Sept. 19. With costs high and energy supplies tight, Europe is rolling out relief programs and plans to shake up electricity and natural gas markets as it prepares for rising energy use this winter. German Chancellor Olaf …

Ukraine war thrusts German climate action into spotlight
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine war thrusts German climate action into spotlight

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Germany remains committed to phasing out coal as a source of power by 2030 even as it reactivates coal-fired power plants, the country’s climate envoy said Monday. “We are at a crossroads right now,” Jennifer Morgan said, adding that the war in Ukraine shows how interlinked energy security and independence are with climate security and peace. “We …

In Ukraine, the strategic balance is shifting—against Russia
2 years, 3 months ago

In Ukraine, the strategic balance is shifting—against Russia

Live Mint  

Russia’s war against Ukraine has entered a new phase. GST on crypto transactions in the works Why your fuel bill hasn’t gone down yet 6 charts explain India's motown revival Renaissance’s Murarka recounts working with Jhunjhunwala Moreover, in coordination with the G7 and other like-minded partners, the EU is discussing plans to cap the price of Russian oil exports. As …

Energy crisis: EU chief wants to tap excess producer profits
2 years, 3 months ago

Energy crisis: EU chief wants to tap excess producer profits

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — A top European Union official unveiled a plan Wednesday to cap the revenue of electricity producers that are making extraordinary profits because of the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine and climate change, saying the proposal could raise $140 billion to help people hit by spiraling energy prices. “Russia keeps actively manipulating our energy market,” European Commission President …

Poland says Ukraine ready to offer power as coal alternative
2 years, 3 months ago

Poland says Ukraine ready to offer power as coal alternative

Live Mint  

Ukraine is ready to supply Poland with electricity and help reduce the use of coal for power generation in light of an anticipated energy crisis, the Polish prime minister said Friday. Poland’s premier Mateusz Morawiecki and Latvia's President Egils Levits, were in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about military and energy security amid the region's efforts to …

EU nations struggle to find joint approach on energy prices
2 years, 3 months ago

EU nations struggle to find joint approach on energy prices

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union nations struggled to find full consensus Friday on ways to shield the population from dramatically increasing energy prices that threaten to plunge millions into cold and poverty over the winter as Russia chokes off natural gas supplies. While EU members are most interested in lowering prices and getting enough gas, “the commission aimed at limiting Russia’s …

EXPLAINER: Europe struggles to cope with Russia gas shutoffs
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: Europe struggles to cope with Russia gas shutoffs

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe is facing an energy crisis that is squeezing ordinary people’s finances and in just a few weeks could mushroom into rolling blackouts and factory shutdowns. Here is the latest on Europe’s efforts to avoid a total energy disaster: DID RUSSIA CUT OFF GAS TO EUROPE? There’s still some Russian gas flowing to Europe through a pipeline …

European Union to unveil new responses to energy crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

European Union to unveil new responses to energy crisis

The Hindu  

The European Union's next steps for addressing the continent's worsening energy crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine are expected to be unveiled next week, the European commissioner for energy said on September 6. Russia's state-run energy company has continued its shutdown of a pipeline carrying natural gas to Europe, in what German officials see as a political power play, and …

UK ‘could have to compete with Europe in a bid to avoid rationing’ after Russia escalates energy war
2 years, 3 months ago

UK ‘could have to compete with Europe in a bid to avoid rationing’ after Russia escalates energy war

The Independent  

Russia’s escalating energy war has led to warnings gas prices could double, leaving the UK competing with Europe in a bid to avoid rationing. Russia’s state-controlled natural gas supplier, Gazprom, has announced that the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which supplies gas to Europe, will remain closed indefinitely, fuelling fears of blackouts and economic turmoil across the continent. And we may …

Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Europe Set Itself Up for This Energy Crisis

Wired  

Vacations in many German cities are a little different this summer. Yet at the same time as Germany rations its energy use ahead of a tricky winter, it continues to let gas flow through the country to others elsewhere in Europe. It’s the result of a Europe-wide initiative, first triggered in 1996 and strengthened in 2003 and 2009, that was …

6 months of war in Ukraine: A grim winter will test Europe’s support for Kyiv like never before
2 years, 4 months ago

6 months of war in Ukraine: A grim winter will test Europe’s support for Kyiv like never before

CNN  

CNN — Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the West’s response to the crisis has remained strong and largely united – to the surprise of many. “The challenge for Ukraine is the same as it was on day one: keeping the West on side as the costs of supporting Kyiv hit home – not just Putin’s gas and grain blackmail …

Europe can withstand Russia’s energy threats
2 years, 4 months ago

Europe can withstand Russia’s energy threats

Al Jazeera  

But it needs to urgently take some necessary – and at times politically risky – steps to secure alternative supplies. Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine and the consequent geo-economic war between the Kremlin and the West disrupted global gas markets at a scale unprecedented in recent history. The Kremlin’s use of its power over energy markets as leverage – and …

EU reaches deal to ration gas amid Russian cut-off fears
2 years, 4 months ago

EU reaches deal to ration gas amid Russian cut-off fears

India TV News  

Highlights The new legislation entails voluntary national steps to reduce gas consumption An energy giant said it would limit supplies to EU through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline The energy squeeze is also reviving decades-old political tests for Europe over policy coordination European Union governments agreed Tuesday to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply …

Russia-Ukraine conflict and the future of energy transaction
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine conflict and the future of energy transaction

Hindustan Times  

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has displaced millions of people and killed thousands on both sides since the conflict began. The United States and Europe should keep a careful eye on how China and India respond to Russia's persistent energy disruption. China is by far the world's largest energy consumer and emitter of greenhouse gases, while the third-largest emitter of GHGs …

What is the EU’s gas plan and does it have support of the bloc?
2 years, 5 months ago

What is the EU’s gas plan and does it have support of the bloc?

Al Jazeera  

Bloc says rationing is necessary amid Russian ‘blackmail’ but some member states have rejected the proposal. The European Union’s executive branch has urged member states to cut back on gas usage by 15 percent until March as fears mount that Russia may stop supplying the energy source to the bloc in the coming months. The EU is acting because it …

EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff
2 years, 5 months ago

EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s head office on Wednesday proposed that member states cut their gas use by 15% over the coming months as the bloc braced for a possible full Russian cutoff of natural gas supplies that could add a big chill to the upcoming winter. While the initial cuts would be voluntary, the Commission also asked for the …

Russia-Ukraine war could derail a renewable energy future
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war could derail a renewable energy future

Hindustan Times  

On February 24, 2022, Russia declared war on its neighboring country, Ukraine. Despite the warning of a potential economic recession by 2030, Germany, as the main European beneficiary of these Russian exports and the largest European economy announced during the early days of the war, that it will stop its Russian oil imports by end of this year followed by …

Ukraine finalizes ties to IEA as both foresee hard winter
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine finalizes ties to IEA as both foresee hard winter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine became an association country …

European leaders ink energy deals in bid to sidestep Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

European leaders ink energy deals in bid to sidestep Russia

Associated Press  

ROME — European leaders ramped up their push to secure alternative energy supplies Monday as fears escalate of a complete natural gas cutoff by Russia, with the leaders of Italy, France and the European Union sealing deals with their counterparts in Algeria, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said a $4 billion deal would be signed …

Putin warns sanctions risk energy price spike ‘catastrophe’
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin warns sanctions risk energy price spike ‘catastrophe’

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says Western calls to reduce reliance on Russian energy have made global markets spike in oil and gas. Signalling that the Kremlin was in no mood for compromise, President Vladimir Putin on Friday said continued sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine risked triggering catastrophic energy price rises for consumers around the world. Addressing leaders of Russia’s …

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