Ukraine war exposes Russia's alarming hold over German energy infrastructure
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine war exposes Russia's alarming hold over German energy infrastructure

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The German subsidiaries of Russian giants Gazprom and Rosneft are key players in the energy landscape of Europe’s biggest economy Berlin**, Germany:** The war in Ukraine has exposed not only Germany’s dependence on Russian gas, but also the large share of Russian capital in the country’s oil refineries, pipelines and other gas infrastructure. Gas storage In early April, the German government took the unprecedented step of temporarily taking control of Gazprom’s German subsidiary, after an opaque transfer of ownership of the company sent alarm bells ringing in Berlin. Gazprom’s Rehden gas storage facility in Lower Saxony state alone accounts for around 20 per cent of Germany’s total gas storage capacity. Distribution networks Gascade, one of the largest gas distribution network operators in Germany, is 50.03 per cent owned by Gazprom Germania.

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Russia’s Gazprom threatens Europe gas cuts through Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia’s Gazprom threatens Europe gas cuts through Ukraine

Associated Press  

Russian energy giant Gazprom has threatened to reduce natural gas supplies through the last pipeline heading to Europe via Ukraine, saying the amount it’s supplying for Moldova is not ending up in the former Soviet republic. The energy crisis has hit Moldova especially hard, with Russia halving its natural gas supply and Moscow’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure triggering massive …

Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany takes control of 3 Russian-owned oil refineries

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany is taking control of three Russian-owned refineries in the country to ensure energy security before an embargo on oil from Russia takes effect next year, officials said Friday. Two subsidiaries of Russian oil giant Rosneft — Rosneft Deutschland GmbH and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH — will be put under the administration of Germany’s Federal Network Agency, …

Germany takes control of Russian firm Rosneft’s operations in the country
2 years, 3 months ago

Germany takes control of Russian firm Rosneft’s operations in the country

Live Mint  

Berlin said Friday it had taken control of the German operations of Russia firm Rosneft, which runs several refineries, to secure energy supplies which have been disrupted after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Rosneft's German subsidiaries, which account for about 12 percent of oil refining capacity in the country, were placed under trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency, the economy ministry said …

Ukraine's Zelensky's “good news” on settlements recaptured from Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine's Zelensky's “good news” on settlements recaptured from Russia

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of "good news" on the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, saying his army had retaken some towns and villages from Russia in what open source analysts said looked like a deep and sudden thrust behind Russian lines. In his daily late night address on Wednesday, President Zelensky said he had received news that his forces had …

German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts
2 years, 4 months ago

German gas storage 80% full, progresses despite Russian cuts

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are now more than 80% full, showing steady progress despite a drastic reduction in deliveries from Russia amid the war in Ukraine. The head of Germany’s network regulator, Klaus Mueller, tweeted that storage is “being filled steadily” but cautioned that a planned three-day halt to deliveries through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from …

Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas supply through key pipeline to Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia’s Gazprom cuts gas supply through key pipeline to Europe

Al Jazeera  

German officials accuse Russia of using gas as a ‘war strategy’ while Moscow blames sanctions for the limited supply. Russian energy giant Gazprom has drastically cut gas deliveries to Europe via the Nord Stream pipeline to about 20 percent of its capacity, German authorities said. In parallel, Italian energy major Eni said Gazprom had informed the group it would only …

Russia’s Gazprom to tighten squeeze on gas flow to Europe
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia’s Gazprom to tighten squeeze on gas flow to Europe

Al Jazeera  

The energy giant says flow through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany will drop to just 20 percent of capacity as of Wednesday. Russian energy giant Gazprom has said it plans to reduce gas supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany to just 20 percent capacity later this week, as Moscow tightens its squeeze on Europe amid …

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear
2 years, 5 months ago

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear

The Hindu  

Natural gas started flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe on Thursday after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance — but the gas flow remained well short of full capacity and the outlook was uncertain, which leaves Europe still facing the prospect of a hard winter. “We must save more to get through the next two winters well.” Russia’s …

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear
2 years, 5 months ago

Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Natural gas started flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe on Thursday after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance — but the gas flow remained well short of full capacity and the outlook was uncertain, which leaves Europe still facing the prospect of a hard winter. “We must save more to get through the next two winters …

Gas starts flowing from Russia to Europe again after break, but shutoff fears remain
2 years, 5 months ago

Gas starts flowing from Russia to Europe again after break, but shutoff fears remain

LA Times  

Gas has started flowing again to Europe from Russia after a maintenance shutdown, despite fears that Moscow would cut off supplies. But the gas deliveries that were arriving still weren’t enough to resolve Europe’s energy crisis, and officials suspect that Russia is likely to disrupt supplies further. “We must save more to get through the next two winters well.” Russia’s …

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 …

Russia-Ukraine war: Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Poland, Bulgaria
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Gazprom cuts gas supplies to Poland, Bulgaria

Al Jazeera  

Poland and Bulgaria accuse Gazprom of breaching contracts after it cuts off gas, demands payments in Russian roubles. Russia’s Gazprom has suspended gas deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria, citing the two countries’ refusal to pay in Russian roubles, prompting accusations of “blackmail” and emergency talks at the European Union headquarters in Brussels. In a statement on Wednesday, the Russian energy …

German agency takes charge of subsidiary of Russia’s Gazprom
2 years, 9 months ago

German agency takes charge of subsidiary of Russia’s Gazprom

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany on Monday put a government agency in charge of a longtime German subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom after an opaque move last week by the parent company to cut ties with the unit. Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Germany’s network regulator has been appointed as Gazprom Germania’s trustee until Sept. 30, with the right to …

Germany takes control of Gazprom unit to ensure energy supply
2 years, 9 months ago

Germany takes control of Gazprom unit to ensure energy supply

Al Jazeera  

Gazprom subsidiaries in Europe are coming under pressure as clients and business partners refuse to do business with them. Gazprom Germania GmbH — owner of energy supplier Wingas GmbH and a gas storage firm — will come under the trusteeship of the German energy regulator until Sept. 30, Economy Minister Robert Habeck told reporters in Berlin. Gazprom Germania’s Astora unit …

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