EU chief: New Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline ‘means freedom’
2 years, 2 months ago

EU chief: New Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline ‘means freedom’

Associated Press  

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria opened a natural gas link with Greece at a ceremony Saturday attended by the leader of the European Union’s executive arm, who emphasized the bloc’s determination to stop relying on Russian energy imports. Speaking at a ceremony in Sofia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the pipeline as an important contribution to limiting opportunities for Russia to use its gas and oil reserves to blackmail or punish the EU. A second European pipeline started operating Saturday when fuel flowed through the new Baltic Pipe, which was built to carry gas from Norway’s North Sea deposits through Denmark and across the Baltic seabed to a compressor station in northwestern Poland. Polish, Danish and Norwegian officials opened the pipeline Tuesday in northern Poland, stressing its role for the region’s independence from Russian natural gas.

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Putin’s gas strategy is doomed to fail
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin’s gas strategy is doomed to fail

Al Jazeera  

As Russia continues to unleash devastating attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, Europe is weighing up a future without Russian gas. The other route is via Turkey’s TurkStream pipeline and its Bulgarian extension, Balkan Stream, through which Russian gas is delivered to Serbia and Hungary. Russia’s atrocities will continue to incentivise moves towards the measure and while the EU has never …

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 …

Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Moscow is ready to resume gas supplies to Europe via a link of the Germany-bound Nord Stream 2 pipeline under the Baltic Sea — an offer quickly rejected by Berlin. As for Putin’s comments, she said: “Nice try.” Asked if she would rule out the use of Nord Stream 2, Hoffmann …

Polish oil pipe hit by leak as E.U. ministers tackle energy crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

Polish oil pipe hit by leak as E.U. ministers tackle energy crisis

The Hindu  

A leak on a pipeline carrying oil from Russia to Europe added to concerns about energy security on Wednesday, while European Union Ministers worked on proposals to address the fuel crisis facing the continent heading into winter. In neighbouring Poland, pipeline operator PERN said a leak was detected on Tuesday evening in a section of the Druzhba oil pipe around …

NATO believes Baltic Sea gas pipeline leaks were sabotage
2 years, 2 months ago

NATO believes Baltic Sea gas pipeline leaks were sabotage

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The NATO military alliance warned Thursday it would retaliate for any attacks on the critical infrastructure of its 30 member countries and joined other Western officials in citing sabotage as the likely cause of damage to two natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. NATO ambassadors said in a statement that “any deliberate attack against allies’ critical …

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 …

Why Putin would want to blow up Nord Stream 2, and the advantages it gives him
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Putin would want to blow up Nord Stream 2, and the advantages it gives him

The Telegraph  

Why, though, might Moscow have chosen to strike at this moment, if it is indeed revealed to be behind the attack? A new gas pipeline between Norway and Poland was inaugurated on Tuesday, very close to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, as news of the suspected sabotage emerged. The new Baltic Pipe is part of wider moves across Europe to …

Hundreds join anti-Gazprom protest in Bulgarian capital
2 years, 4 months ago

Hundreds join anti-Gazprom protest in Bulgarian capital

Associated Press  

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Hundreds of Bulgarians took to the streets of the capital Sofia Wednesday, voicing fears that the country’s caretaker government could break with the policies of its pro-Western predecessor and revert to close energy ties with Russia. Many in European Union and NATO member Bulgaria fear that the previous, pro-Western government was toppled in June because of its …

EU agrees to cut natural gas use amid Russian supply fears
2 years, 4 months ago

EU agrees to cut natural gas use amid Russian supply fears

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union governments agreed Tuesday to reduce consumption of natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, although the measure contains exemptions for some countries. The energy ministers approved the compromise legislation a day after Russian energy corporation Gazprom said it would cut gas flows through the …

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 …

Europe frets over reduced Russia gas supplies
2 years, 5 months ago

Europe frets over reduced Russia gas supplies

The Hindu  

Russian energy giant Gazprom began 10 days of maintenance on its Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Monday – with Germany and other European countries watching anxiously to see if the gas comes back on. "There are a number of scenarios in which we could end up in an emergency," Klaus Mueller, the head of Germany's federal gas network regulator, told …

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 …

EU gives companies green light to buy gas from Russia
2 years, 7 months ago

EU gives companies green light to buy gas from Russia

Al Jazeera  

European companies are starting to move ahead to comply with Russian demands and keep the gas flowing. EU sanctions “do not prevent economic operators from opening a bank account in a designated bank for payments due under contracts for the supply of natural gas in a gaseous state, in the currency specified in those contracts,” the commission said. “Operators should …

Russian pipeline sanctions raise fears of gas interruption
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian pipeline sanctions raise fears of gas interruption

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Natural gas prices rose Friday after Russian state-owned exporter Gazprom said it would no longer send supplies to Europe via a pipeline in Poland, citing new sanctions that Moscow imposed on European energy companies. In particular, for Gazprom, this means a ban on the use of a gas pipeline owned by EuRoPol GAZ to transport Russian gas through …

Europe faces gas supply disruption after Russia imposes sanctions
2 years, 7 months ago

Europe faces gas supply disruption after Russia imposes sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Moscow’s measures and Ukraine’s halting of a major supply route to Europe have sent prices on the continent soaring. Europe is facing increased pressure to secure alternative gas supplies after Moscow imposed sanctions on European subsidiaries of Russia’s state-owned Gazprom energy giant and Ukraine shuttered a major gas transit route, pushing prices higher. Germany, Russia’s top client in Europe, said …

Ukraine war speeds Greece’s transition to EU energy gateway
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine war speeds Greece’s transition to EU energy gateway

Al Jazeera  

As Europe attempts to abandon Russian energy supplies, Greece is becoming a gateway for LNG because it is surrounded by sea. Its president, Aleksandar Vucic, told the May 3 gathering of regional leaders, “I was one of the sceptics who always said, ‘It won’t happen’ … Now that we see it’s ready to start, I can say we are truly …

Bulgaria, where some are pro-Russian, divided after gas cutoff
2 years, 7 months ago

Bulgaria, where some are pro-Russian, divided after gas cutoff

Al Jazeera  

More than a loss of energy supply, Moscow’s move amid the Ukraine war has fortified a growing separation between the long-standing allies. Vasil Dimitrov, 60, a conservator-restorer, said Moscow’s attitude towards Sofia has for a long time been disrespectful, with Russia’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova calling pro-Ukraine supporters “western substrates”. “The rhetoric we have been hearing for several months …

New gas pipeline boosts Europe’s bid to ease Russian supply
2 years, 7 months ago

New gas pipeline boosts Europe’s bid to ease Russian supply

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Mountainous and remote, the Greek-Bulgaria border once formed the southern corner of the Iron Curtain. Today, it’s where the European Union is redrawing the region’s energy map to ease its heavy reliance on Russian natural gas. The 180-kilometer pipeline project is the first of several planned gas interconnectors that would give eastern European Union members and countries …

European leaders term Russia’s decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland, Bulgaria blackmail
2 years, 7 months ago

European leaders term Russia’s decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland, Bulgaria blackmail

The Hindu  

European leaders blasted Russia's decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria as “blackmail,” saying the cutoff and the Kremlin's warning that it might cease shipments to other countries is a failed attempt to divide the West over its support for Ukraine. Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov called the suspension blackmail, adding: “We will not succumb to such …

EU says will not bend to gas 'blackmail' as Russia invades deeper into Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

EU says will not bend to gas 'blackmail' as Russia invades deeper into Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued his own warning, saying that if Western forces intervene in Ukraine, they will face a ’lightning-fast’ military response Brussels: The European Union has warned Russia it will not bend to “blackmail” over its support for Kyiv after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. Russia’s defence ministry, meanwhile, said its forces had …

Ukraine war: Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine war: Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

Firstpost  

Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom had already informed the two EU and NATO member nations that gas supplies will be suspended on Tuesday Russia has halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday for rejecting its demand to pay in roubles, taking direct aim at European economies in its toughest retaliation so far against international sanctions over the war …

Russia Escalates Conflict By Cutting Off Gas To Poland, Bulgaria
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia Escalates Conflict By Cutting Off Gas To Poland, Bulgaria

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WARSAW, Poland — Polish and Bulgarian leaders accused Moscow of using natural gas to blackmail their countries after Russia’s state-controlled energy company said it would stop supplying the two European nations Wednesday. The gas cutoff came after Russian President Vladimir Putin said last month that “unfriendly” countries would need to start paying for gas in rubles, Russia’s …

Poland, Bulgaria say Moscow cutting off natural gas supplies due to refusal to pay in Russian rubles
2 years, 7 months ago

Poland, Bulgaria say Moscow cutting off natural gas supplies due to refusal to pay in Russian rubles

Firstpost  

If Russia continues to gradually halt deliveries to other countries, it could cause economic pain in Europe, driving natural gas prices to new highs and possibly leading to rationing Warsaw: Polish and Bulgarian officials on Tuesday said that Moscow is cutting off natural gas deliveries to their countries due to their refusal to pay in Russian rubles, a demand made …

Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies
2 years, 7 months ago

Poland, Bulgaria say Russia suspending natural gas supplies

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Polish and Bulgarian officials said Tuesday that Moscow is cutting off natural gas deliveries to their countries due to their refusal to pay in Russian rubles, a demand made by President Vladimir Putin after sanctions were levied against his nation over the invasion of Ukraine. Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom informed the two EU and NATO member …

US diplomat: Mediterranean gas pipeline to Europe not viable
2 years, 8 months ago

US diplomat: Mediterranean gas pipeline to Europe not viable

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A proposed pipeline to deliver natural gas from deposits in the east Mediterranean to European markets is too expensive, not economically viable and will take too long to help countries seeking alternatives to Russian gas any time soon, a senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday. But she said the proposed East Med pipeline project wouldn’t be able to …

Russia Maintains Gas Deliveries as Europe Considers Fresh Sanctions
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia Maintains Gas Deliveries as Europe Considers Fresh Sanctions

News 18  

Russia maintained gas flows through key pipeline routes into Europe on Monday, despite uncertainty over payment terms and as European leaders called for more sanctions against Moscow after war crimes allegations in Ukraine. Nominations, or requests, for Russian gas deliveries via Slovakia’s Velke Kapusany entry point from Ukraine were steady on Monday at 967,841 MWh, as were flows through the …

EU commits to phasing out dependency on Russian fossil fuels
2 years, 9 months ago

EU commits to phasing out dependency on Russian fossil fuels

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is seeking to fully phase out its reliance on Russian energy “well before 2030” to ensure the 27-nation bloc no longer faces difficult decisions about hurting their own economies in geopolitical crises like the invasion of Ukraine. The EU leaders meet in Versailles outside Paris for a two-day summit starting Thursday and will be working …

Russian energy: Europe scrambles to reduce its dependency
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian energy: Europe scrambles to reduce its dependency

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — Europe is scrambling to reduce its dependence on Russia for energy and bracing for potential disruption to critical natural gas supplies as Russia’s war in Ukraine sends prices to new highs. The Paris-based International Energy Agency said Thursday that Russian gas imports could be cut by one-third this year through steps including letting existing gas contracts with …

How a Ukraine conflict could reshape Europe’s reliance on Russian energy supplies
2 years, 10 months ago

How a Ukraine conflict could reshape Europe’s reliance on Russian energy supplies

Firstpost  

Europe relies on Russia’s natural gas to help heat millions of homes, generate electricity and power factories. With Russian troops massed along Ukraine’s border, the Continent’s heavy dependence on Russia is limiting its diplomatic options and threatening to throw its energy supplies into turmoil. If the flow of gas is interrupted, either as collateral damage from warfare or as a …

German agency suspends approval process for Russia pipeline
3 years, 1 month ago

German agency suspends approval process for Russia pipeline

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s network regulator said Tuesday that it has suspended its procedure to certify the operator of a new pipeline that would bring Russian gas to the country under the Baltic Sea because of an issue with the company’s status under German law. Last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country could quickly boost natural gas supplies to …

Nord Stream 2 pipeline: Is it for energy or politics?
3 years, 4 months ago

Nord Stream 2 pipeline: Is it for energy or politics?

Al Jazeera  

The German chancellor has warned Russia not to use a new pipeline as a potential weapon against Ukraine. A new natural gas pipeline, that would double the supply Russia sends to Germany, is nearly complete. But the Nord Stream 2 pipeline avoids Ukraine – which is where a large portion of Russian natural gas passes through, before making its way …

U.S. and Germany reach a deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. and Germany reach a deal on controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe

LA Times  

Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland, shown in 2016, said the U.S. and Germany have reached a deal that will allow the completion of a controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe without imposition of further U.S. sanctions. The United States and Germany on Wednesday announced a deal to allow the completion of a controversial Russian gas pipeline to …

Denmark suspends Baltic gas pipeline, in setback for Poland
3 years, 6 months ago

Denmark suspends Baltic gas pipeline, in setback for Poland

The Independent  

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Denmark suspends Baltic gas pipeline, in setback for Poland
3 years, 6 months ago

Denmark suspends Baltic gas pipeline, in setback for Poland

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Denmark has withdrawn permission for a planned pipeline that was designed to bring Norwegian gas to Poland, citing the need to assess if the project would harm the habitats of certain mice and bat species. According to the appeals board, a permit for the project given by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency did not sufficiently lay out …

Serbia opens pipeline for Russian gas, ignores US opposition
3 years, 11 months ago

Serbia opens pipeline for Russian gas, ignores US opposition

The Independent  

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