Unwanted Russian oil and gas poses ‘environmental conundrum’ over methane risk
2 years, 9 months ago

Unwanted Russian oil and gas poses ‘environmental conundrum’ over methane risk

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Unwanted Russian oil and gas pose an “environmental conundrum” as it could lead to extra methane leaks into the environment, energy experts have said. If Russia is forced to curtail its fossil fuel production, energy experts said this could also be a problem, which closed wells a “major source” of methane leaks. “This crisis just keeps emphasising the problems with fossil fuels,” Dr Simon Cran-McGreehin from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit told The Independent. The longer oil is stored, the more it evaporates.” Dr Cran-McGreehin, the head of analysis at the ECIU, said there appeared to be an “additional risk” of methane emissions from gas stuck in ships for longer than usual.

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US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump
1 week, 6 days ago

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine just weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House.Details of the possible new measures were still being worked out, but President Joe Biden’s team was considering restrictions that might target some Russian oil exports, according to …

French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop
4 months, 2 weeks ago

French imports of Russia's liquified natural gas surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop

The Independent  

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David Cameron calls on Europe to turn off Russian gas to save Ukraine
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Putin seeks emergency petrol as Russia runs on fumes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin seeks emergency petrol as Russia runs on fumes

The Telegraph  

Russia has reportedly asked Kazakhstan to supply it with petrol as Ukrainian attacks on its refineries force it to import gasoline. Russia is normally an exporter of gasoline but Ukrainian drone attacks have significantly hit its refining capabilities, forcing it to rely on imports to meet demand. Drone attacks have hit Russian refineries at least 12 times, including five in …

What can Russia do to sell its unwanted oil?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What can Russia do to sell its unwanted oil?

Hindustan Times  

ON FEBRUARY 22ND, two days before Russia invaded Ukraine, a German-flagged vessel left the Russian port of Primorsk loaded with 33,000 tonnes of oil. On March 24th the volume of Russian seaborne oil exports, at 2.3m barrels per day, was nearly 2m below the level on March 1st, reckons Kpler, a data firm. In May 2018 America imposed “maximum pressure” …

US rethinks gas exports, spooking Europe
11 months ago

US rethinks gas exports, spooking Europe

Politico  

The European Union has slashed its intake of Russian gas to less than a third of the 155 billion cubic meters it imported in 2021, according to estimates by the EuroGas trade association. One senior EU official said the bloc’s leadership wouldn’t be drawn into “speculating on potential U.S. cuts in production or supply to the EU,” given that Washington …

Russia 'using refrigerator, washing machine parts in missiles' due to sanctions impact
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia 'using refrigerator, washing machine parts in missiles' due to sanctions impact

India Today  

Amid the adverse impact of sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia in the past 15 months, the country is reportedly equipping its soldiers with weaponry containing components salvaged from household appliances. They're repurposing things like computers that used to go into washing machines and now are going into missiles," Dr Haar said, while speaking to Express.co.uk. Dr Haar's remarks …

EU Foreign Minister says Europe should stop entry of Indian products made from Russian oil
1 year, 7 months ago

EU Foreign Minister says Europe should stop entry of Indian products made from Russian oil

The Hindu  

Hours before his meeting in Brussels with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the European Union’s Foreign Minister, Josep Borrell, said that Europe should not permit the entry of refined petroleum products from India that are made from Russian oil. Mr. Borrell’s remarks were made to the Financial Times in an interview, in which the Minister said it was “certainly a …

Russia launches intense air raid on Kyiv, top Chinese diplomat to tour Ukraine and Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia launches intense air raid on Kyiv, top Chinese diplomat to tour Ukraine and Russia

ABC  

Russia launched an exceptionally intense air attack on Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, using drones, cruise and probably ballistic missiles, city officials said, as the Ukrainian capital suffered its eighth air raid this month. Key points: Russia fired six ballistic missiles from aircraft, nine cruise missiles from ships in the Black Sea and three missiles from land Ukraine …

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 …

Latest on Ukraine: EU just banned Russian diesel and other oil products (Feb. 6)
1 year, 10 months ago

Latest on Ukraine: EU just banned Russian diesel and other oil products (Feb. 6)

NPR  

Latest on Ukraine: EU just banned Russian diesel and other oil products Enlarge this image toggle caption Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. Grossi, who's repeatedly warned about the security of embattled nuclear power plants in Ukraine, will meet with representatives from …

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin’s fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine. The goal is allowing Russian diesel to keep flowing to countries like China and India and avoiding a sudden price rise that would …

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine

The Independent  

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Russia bans sales of oil to countries imposing price cap
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia bans sales of oil to countries imposing price cap

Live Mint  

Russia on Tuesday banned the sale of its oil and petroleum products to countries that put a cap on their sales price, in a move that threatened more uncertainty ahead for global energy markets. Many of Russia’s crude exports are now selling at market prices well below the $60 cap, primarily to countries like India, China and Turkey that haven’t …

Russia threatens to slash oil supplies in 2023, spooks markets
2 years ago

Russia threatens to slash oil supplies in 2023, spooks markets

Al Jazeera  

Moscow warns it may cut production by 5-7 percent in early 2023 as the energy war with the West deepens. Russia may cut oil output by 5-7 percent in early 2023 and halt sales to countries supporting a price cap on its crude and oil products, a senior official has said. “Crude prices are higher as energy traders focus on …

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 …

Drivers are stuck in limbo as world’s oil supply reshuffles
2 years ago

Drivers are stuck in limbo as world’s oil supply reshuffles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe was faced with a pump price she didn’t want to pay. Drivers now hope the situation doesn’t get worse after a series of cutbacks tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accidents and the slowing global economy have strained the world’s oil supply. “But it …

Drivers stuck in limbo as world's oil supply reshuffles
2 years ago

Drivers stuck in limbo as world's oil supply reshuffles

Firstpost  

Drivers hope the situation doesn’t get worse after a series of cutbacks tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accidents and the slowing global economy have strained the world’s oil supply New York: At a gas station outside New York City, retired probation officer Karen Stowe was faced with a pump price she didn’t want to pay. Drivers now hope the …

Sanctions loophole ‘lets Russian oil into Britain through the backdoor’
2 years ago

Sanctions loophole ‘lets Russian oil into Britain through the backdoor’

The Telegraph  

A loophole in British sanctions on Russian oil allows imports through the backdoor, campaigners have claimed, threatening to undermine efforts to squeeze the Kremlin’s vast fossil fuel revenues. Sanctions threaten to be “nothing more than a press release”, campaigners Global Witness said, as it emerged that refined products made from Russian crude may still be allowed into the country. Kwasi …

Russian oil price cap, EU ban aim to limit Kremlin war chest
2 years ago

Russian oil price cap, EU ban aim to limit Kremlin war chest

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Major Western measures to limit Russia’s oil profits over the war in Ukraine took effect Monday, bringing with them uncertainty about how much crude could be lost to the world and whether they will unleash the hoped-for hit to a Russian economy that has held up better than many expected under sanctions. “And that depends not only …

Russian oil price cap, EU ban aim to limit Kremlin war chest
2 years ago

Russian oil price cap, EU ban aim to limit Kremlin war chest

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Major Western measures to limit Russia’s oil profits over the war in Ukraine took effect Monday, bringing with them uncertainty about how much crude could be lost to the world and whether they will unleash the hoped-for hit to a Russian economy that has held up better than many expected under sanctions. “And that depends not only …

The war in Ukraine has reshaped the world’s fuel markets
2 years, 3 months ago

The war in Ukraine has reshaped the world’s fuel markets

The Economist  

Briefing | Docks, stocks and many floating barrels The war in Ukraine has reshaped the world’s fuel markets The Gulf will be a big winner I n 2017 Qatar lifted a 12-year ban on developing the world’s biggest natural-gas field, most of which lies under the waters of the Persian Gulf. The pivot to Asia Russia, seaborne crude-oil exports, barrels …

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 …

Russia-Ukraine war: Six months into war, Russian goods still flowing to US
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Six months into war, Russian goods still flowing to US

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: On a hot, humid East Coast day this summer, a massive container ship pulled into the Port of Baltimore loaded with sheets of plywood, aluminum rods and radioactive material – all sourced from the fields, forests and factories of Russia. Now-banned products like Russian oil and gas continued to arrive in U.S. ports long after the announcement of …

Explained: Can Europe survive if Russia cuts off natural gas supply?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: Can Europe survive if Russia cuts off natural gas supply?

Firstpost  

Before the Ukraine war, Russia supplied some 40 per cent of Europe’s natural gas before the war. Russia has already slashed Europe’s flows of natural gas used to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes in the winter, and Putin warns they could keep dwindling. Russia supplied some 40 per cent of Europe’s natural gas before the war. The head …

Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday it is the West’s own fault that the flow of Russian natural gas to European customers has dwindled and warned that it could continue ebbing. Speaking to Russian reporters in Tehran, where he attended the talks with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, Putin said the amount of gas pumped through the …

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 …

Russia may cut off gas completely, Europe must act now, IEA warns
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia may cut off gas completely, Europe must act now, IEA warns

Al Jazeera  

Head of IEA says Europe needs ‘contingency plans’ as Russia may further reduce gas deliveries amid its war in Ukraine. Russia may cut off gas to Europe entirely as it seeks to bolster its political leverage during the Ukraine crisis, the head of the International Energy Agency said, adding Europe needed to prepare now. “I wouldn’t rule out Russia continuing …

European shipping firms ‘making a mockery’ of Russia sanctions as oil cargoes double
2 years, 6 months ago

European shipping firms ‘making a mockery’ of Russia sanctions as oil cargoes double

The Independent  

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‘Big blow to Putin’s war’: Sanctions approved on Russian oil
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Big blow to Putin’s war’: Sanctions approved on Russian oil

Al Jazeera  

A sixth round of European Union sanctions targeting Russian oil, banks, and military officials entered into force on Friday. The punitive measures against the Kremlin for invading Ukraine come into legal effect after long, drawn-out negotiations to convince Hungary and other landlocked EU countries to agree to a partial ban on Russian oil. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said …

The European Union’s ban on Russian oil
2 years, 6 months ago

The European Union’s ban on Russian oil

The Hindu  

The story so far: As part of the sixth package of sanctions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union member states on May 30 reached an agreement to ban 90% of Russian crude oil imports by the end of the year. Addressing European lawmakers, she sought a “complete import ban on all Russian oil, seaborne and pipeline crude and …

EXPLAINER: Effects of EU Russia oil ban, Moscow’s response
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Effects of EU Russia oil ban, Moscow’s response

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The European Union has agreed to slash Russian oil imports in a tough escalation of the bloc’s campaign of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The move agreed late Monday at an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels comes amid soaring energy prices in Europe and could spark more rises, particularly later this year …

High prices, Asian markets could blunt EU ban on Russian oil
2 years, 6 months ago

High prices, Asian markets could blunt EU ban on Russian oil

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s groundbreaking decision to ban nearly all oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine is a blow to Moscow’s economy, but its effects may be blunted by rising energy prices and other countries willing to buy some of the petroleum, industry experts say. “So even Russia offering a discount means that …

Rutte welcomes EU deal to boycott Russian oil imports by sea
2 years, 6 months ago

Rutte welcomes EU deal to boycott Russian oil imports by sea

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has said the EU deal to boycott most Russian oil will step up economic pressure on Vladimir Putin’s regime. Rutte said the EU-wide agreement to stop importing oil by sea would not have an impact on Rotterdam, which imports 30% of its crude oil and 20% of oil products from Russia. ‘If you put that together …

Rutte welcomes EU deal to boycott Russian oil imports by sea
2 years, 6 months ago

Rutte welcomes EU deal to boycott Russian oil imports by sea

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has said the EU deal to boycott most Russian oil will step up economic pressure on Vladimir Putin’s regime. Rutte said the EU-wide agreement to stop importing oil by sea would not have an impact on Rotterdam, which imports 30% of its crude oil and 20% of oil products from Russia. ‘If you put that together …

EU must approach Russia sanctions differently: Dutch PM after difficult oil boycott
2 years, 6 months ago

EU must approach Russia sanctions differently: Dutch PM after difficult oil boycott

NL Times  

The EU must change its approach if it starts a new package of punitive measures against Russia, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Orban accused the EU's executive board of "irresponsible behavior" for proposing sanctions without first coordinating it with the Member States. The EU Member States agreed to ban imports of Russian oil shipped to the EU by sea, affecting …

UK supermarket chains are still selling Russian fuel
2 years, 7 months ago

UK supermarket chains are still selling Russian fuel

Daily Mail  

Supermarkets that have made a show of banning vodka and other Russian products continue to sell the country’s fuel. The retail industry’s trade body said the supermarkets will have to phase it out by the end of 2022 in line with a UK ban on Russian oil imports. Greenpeace, which filmed the tankers, accused the supermarkets of effectively funding Putin’s …

EU wrangles over details of Russia oil embargo
2 years, 7 months ago

EU wrangles over details of Russia oil embargo

The Hindu  

European diplomats were locked in difficult negotiations on the terms of the EU’s sixth round of sanctions against Russia on Sunday, with several members seeking guarantees for their oil supplies. The package suggested last week by the European Commission would have seen most EU members halting oil imports from Russia by the end of the year, to punish Moscow for …

Explained: What happens once the European Union bans Russian oil?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: What happens once the European Union bans Russian oil?

Firstpost  

The European Union has unveiled a plan to put more pressure on Russia, including a ban on its oil imports by the end of the year. This is likely to lead to shortages and high prices of oil and fuel at a time when inflation is high European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said the EU would …

EU weighs ban on Russian oil as missiles hit west and east Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

EU weighs ban on Russian oil as missiles hit west and east Ukraine

LA Times  

Vehicles are ablaze after missiles struck an oil depot in Makiivka in eastern Ukraine. The European Union proposed a ban on Russian oil Wednesday as Moscow’s forces took concerted aim at Ukraine’s infrastructure and Western arms shipments to the embattled nation. In a video message posted Wednesday on Twitter, he said Ukraine is not happy that the ban would be …

What you should know about the EU plan to ban Russian oil imports
2 years, 7 months ago

What you should know about the EU plan to ban Russian oil imports

Al Jazeera  

The European Commission has proposed a plan to phase out imports of Russian crude and refined oil in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday the embargo “will be a complete import ban on Russian oil, seaborne and pipeline, crude and refined”, that will take place in stages to give states …

EU chief proposes Russian oil ban in new round of sanctions
2 years, 7 months ago

EU chief proposes Russian oil ban in new round of sanctions

Al Jazeera  

The proposal, if accepted by EU members, seeks to stop crude oil imports in six months and refined products by end of 2022. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also proposed on Wednesday that three major Russian banks be disconnected from the SWIFT international banking payment system and called for a ban on three state-owned broadcasters. Reflecting widespread anger …

Hungary says EU’s Russian oil ban plan lacks security guarantee
2 years, 7 months ago

Hungary says EU’s Russian oil ban plan lacks security guarantee

Al Jazeera  

The EU’s chief has called for a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022 over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Hungary says European Union proposals to enact sanctions on Russian oil do not provide any guarantees for its energy security and that it cannot support the plan in its current form. “The Brussels package of sanctions would ban …

Germany says could drop opposition to Russian oil ban
2 years, 7 months ago

Germany says could drop opposition to Russian oil ban

Al Jazeera  

Two ministers say Berlin is ready to back a European Union ban on Russian oil imports and warn of potential economic costs. Two senior ministers in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government have said Germany would be ready to back an immediate European Union ban on Russian oil imports, and that Europe’s biggest economy could weather shortages and price hikes. “It can’t …

German bosses, unions jointly oppose boycott of Russian gas
2 years, 8 months ago

German bosses, unions jointly oppose boycott of Russian gas

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s employers and unions have joined together in opposing an immediate European Union ban on natural gas imports from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying such a move would lead to factory shutdowns and the loss of jobs in the bloc’s largest economy. “A rapid gas embargo would lead to loss of production, shutdowns, a further de-industrialization …

West's sanctions and Putin's search for new energy markets: Can Europe cope with oil, gas shortages?
2 years, 8 months ago

West's sanctions and Putin's search for new energy markets: Can Europe cope with oil, gas shortages?

India Today  

Faced with several sanctions, especially in the energy sector, Russia is now looking toward alternative markets for its energy exports. Russia’s power over the European market was seen when gas prices suddenly dropped in October 2021, following Putin’s comments on stepping in to “stabilize” the energy market. Although OECD Europe received most of Russia’s crude oil and natural gas exports …

World’s top oil trader will stop buying Russian crude
2 years, 8 months ago

World’s top oil trader will stop buying Russian crude

CNN  

London CNN Business — Vitol Group, the world’s top independent oil merchant, will stop trading Russian crude oil and products by the end of the year, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. “For now, there are no signs of increased volumes going to China.” Vitol’s revenues almost doubled last year to $279 billion as global demand for …

Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas
2 years, 8 months ago

Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas

The Hindu  

The European Union nations have agreed to ban Russian coal in the first sanctions on the vital energy industry over the war in Ukraine, but it has underlined the 27 countries' inability to agree so far on a much more sweeping embargo on oil and natural gas that would hit Russia harder but risk recession at home. But compared with …

Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas
2 years, 8 months ago

Europe agrees to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil, gas

Associated Press  

The European Union nations have agreed to ban Russian coal in the first sanctions on the vital energy industry over the war in Ukraine, but it has underlined the 27 countries’ inability to agree so far on a much more sweeping embargo on oil and natural gas that would hit Russia harder but risk recession at home. But compared with …

European Union proposes Russian coal ban in new sanctions
2 years, 8 months ago

European Union proposes Russian coal ban in new sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive branch proposed Tuesday a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first EU sanctions targeting the country’s lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needed to increase the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin after what she described as …

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