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Pipeline politics
The EU needs to fully unlock the potential of natural gas to deliver its Green Deal
Nord Stream 2 will contribute to achieving the EU's ambitious, climate-friendly energy transition while safeguarding competitiveness, affordability and prosperity for European households and businesses.
A strait at boiling point
The Strait of Hormuz, the site of recent military conflicts between Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States, sees a quarter of the world's oil consumption pass through it each year. If Persian Gulf oil exports are disrupted because of a conflict, how much will Europe be affected?
Energy and climate scenarios 2050
The EU has set a long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. But getting there will be a huge challenge that will require a transformation of our energy system.
Tusk joins ‘Visegrad Four’ in attack on Nord Stream 2
Est. 5minThe ‘Visegrad Four’ countries (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) found a powerful ally at the EU summit which ended today (18 December) in the person of Council President Donald Tusk, who repeated most of their arguments against the Germany-favoured project.
Bulgaria and Greece start building gas interconnector
Est. 3minSofia and Athens yesterday (10 December) signed a final investment agreement to build a natural gas pipeline to help Bulgaria reduce its almost complete reliance on Russian gas supplies.
Duda slams Russia’s second Baltic gas pipeline to Germany
Est. 2minPoland's conservative president yesterday (8 September) slammed a deal between Russian energy giant Gazprom, and several leading Western firms, to build a second gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea, saying it ignores Polish interests.
Bulgaria offers Azerbaijan ‘a package’ of energy projects
Est. 3minThe Bulgarian government has proposed a package of energy cooperation projects to Azerbaijan. It remains unclear if the massive deal is part of a swap of property linked to a plan to divest 17% of Azerbaijan’s shares of Greek gas operator DEFSA to a third country.
Bypassing Ukraine will be costly for Gazprom, say analysts
Est. 5minRussia's plans to drop Ukraine as a route for pumping natural gas to Europe will leave Gazprom facing about $1 billion in annual transit fees to Slovakia and Bulgaria, industry sources say.
Trilateral talks on Ukraine’s gas supplies fall apart
Est. 4minUkraine announced yesterday (30 June) the immediate suspension of all Russian gas purchases after EU-mediated negotiations broke down.
Commission unimpressed by Russia’s pipeline offensive
Est. 5minBREAKING / Russia and Greece signed a deal today (19 June) for a section of the Turkish Stream pipeline across Greece, and Gazprom announced plans to build two additional stretches to the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Gazprom reaffirms plans to bypass Ukraine in 2019
Est. 4minRussia's Gazprom has reaffirmed its plans to cut off gas transits through Ukraine to western Europe in 2019 and urged the European Union to speed up a decision on Russian gas delivery routes to ensure it receives supplies after that time.
Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria embark on gas pipeline project
Est. 2minAt the Riga summit yesterday (21 May) Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania signed a Joint Declaration backing the idea of building the Eastring gas pipeline, designed to link Central with Southeastern Europe. However the name Eastring doesn’t appear in the document.
Bulgarian power producers cut output due to low demand
Est. 2minBulgaria's power grid operator has ordered some electricity producers to cut output in an attempt to balance production and consumption, the state-owned company said today (15 May).
Former Czech PM promotes Eastring gas pipeline
Est. 7minEXCLUSIVE / Mirek Topolánek, former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and President of the Council of the EU during the Czech Presidency in 2009, is now in charge of the promotion of the Eastring gas pipeline project, designed to link Central with Southeastern Europe. On a visit to Brussels, he explained the project to EURACTIV.
TAP pipeline secures exemption from Third Energy Package
Est. 4minThe Trans-Adriatic pipeline (TAP), representing the European section of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) which will bring gas from Azerbaijan, has obtained an extension of the validity period of the project’s exemption from third party access to its pipe.
Brussels and Moscow prepare for Gazprom fight
Est. 3minStatements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicate that the EU and Russia are gearing up for a legal battle over Gazprom contracts with a number of member states.
Vestager files charges against Gazprom, rejects bias allegations
Est. 5minThe European Commission launched a legal attack against Gazprom on Wedensday (22 April) , against the background of a major political crisis between the EU and Russia, over Ukraine.
EU fires warning shots at Gazprom
Est. 4minThe European Union's competition chief challenged Russian gas giant Gazprom on Thursday, when she pledged to act decisively against energy companies that break competition law.
TAP pipeline open to other shareholders, including Iran
Est. 2minThe Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will carry Azeri gas to European markets, and is seen as Europe's alternative to its reliance on Russia, is open to new shareholders, including Iran, a spokeswoman for the project said yesterday (8 April).
Tsipras: ‘Turkish Stream’ will have another name on Greek territory
Est. 5minDuring a press conference with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (8 April), Greek PM Alexis Tsipras expressed his country’s will to play a big role in the Turkish Stream pipeline project aiming to boost investments in the cash-strapped economy. EURACTIV Greece reports.
Tsipras to see Putin, with controversial agenda
Est. 5minGreek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today (8 April). The agenda of the talks appears to include several issues divisive for the EU.
Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary discuss ‘Turkish Stream’
Est. 2minThe foreign ministers of Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary are due today (7 April) to meet in Budapest to explore their potential participation in Russian plans for the new Turkish Stream pipeline.
Ukraine and Russia sign 3-month gas agreement
Est. 3minUkraine has signed a new agreement to buy Russian gas over the next three months for $248 per thousand cubic metres, after paying $329 in the first quarter of this year, under the recently expired 'winter package', the Ukrainian energy ministry said today (2 April).
Putin extends gas discount to Ukraine for three more months
Est. 2minRussia will extend gas price discounts for Ukraine into the second quarter, the Kremlin website quoted President Vladimir Putin as saying Tuesday (31 March). But any further decisions would be taken in three months and depend on the price of oil.