GALLERY: Norwegian Armed Forces step up presence at oil and gas assets
Norway has sought to flex its military muscle around key oil and gas installations in the face of rising security tensions across the North Sea.
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Security concerns and geopolitical risk a ‘wake up call’ for the North Sea
An industry veteran believes recent events in the North Sea have served as “wake up call” as to the potential vulnerability of oil and gas assets.
Nord Stream springs leaks amid talk of sabotage
Nord Stream 1 and 2 have sprung a number of leaks simultaneously, releasing gas into the environment.
Germany considers nationalising Uniper
Talks are under way over Germany buying a major stake in Uniper, amid “increased uncertainties”, the company has said.
Russia delivers huge blow to Europe by keeping key Nord Stream gas pipeline shut
Russia will keep the key Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany shut, state-owned energy giant Gazprom said on Friday, delivering a massive blow to Europe.
Europe braces for rationing risks in Russian gas showdown
Europe faces the risk of blackouts, rationing and a severe recession if Russia further slashes gas deliveries, and the next reality check is at hand.
Germany slaps levy on households to spread pain of gas surge
German households face additional annual costs of about 500 euros ($510) to pay for natural gas as the government spreads the burden of Russia’s squeeze on energy flows to Europe.
Gas pipeline part is ready for Russia, says German leader
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has inspected a mechanical turbine at the centre of a natural gas dispute and declared "there are no problems" with the part besides information from Russia's state-controlled gas company.
UK energy bills set to peak above £500 as Russia cuts gas
UK households are set to see record energy prices this winter as Russia clamps down on Europe’s gas supplies, aggravating Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.
Russia to cut Nord Stream gas flow in ominous sign for winter
Russia is once again sharply reducing the flow of piped gas to Germany, reminding Europe of the daunting challenge the continent faces to build up its energy stockpiles before winter.
Nord Stream says Russian gas shipments resumed on Thursday
Russia started sending gas through its biggest pipeline to Europe after a 10-day maintenance period.
Gazprom poised to restart gas flows through Nord Stream
Gazprom is poised to restart gas exports through its Nord Stream pipeline to Europe on Thursday at reduced capacity, according to people familiar with the matter.
Russia snubs gas transit bookings, keeping buyers guessing on supplies
Moscow again rejected additional gas-pipeline space offered by Ukraine, keeping European buyers guessing as future flows on the key Nord Stream route also remain uncertain.
Europe to ration gas if Nord Stream stays shut, Ineos says
Europe will need to ration natural gas to meet winter heating demand if the Nord Stream pipeline doesn’t restart after planned maintenance, according to Ineos Group.
Gasunie hands out Brunsbüttel contracts, aims for LNG deliveries this year
Germany is pressing ahead with its plans to begin imports of LNG, with an award going to Friedrich Vorwerk for a pipeline connection to the Brunsbüttel terminal.
Gazprom capitalizes on gas squeeze hurting Europe, CEO says
Russian gas giant Gazprom is benefiting from soaring prices in Europe even if shipments to its biggest market are now lower, according to Chief Executive Officer Alexey Miller.
Russia says sanctions may force rethink of energy commitment
Russia may rethink its energy-supply commitments in light of the sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Nord Stream 2 hits back at Trump’s attack on Russian gas
The company set up to build Russia’s new natural gas pipeline to Europe hit back at criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, noting that building the link doesn’t require anyone to buy the fuel.
US warns of sanctions if Nord Stream 2 pipe proceeds
The U.S. stepped up its opposition to the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany, saying the project raises security concerns and that it could draw U.S. sanctions.
Saipem nets contracts worth combined £285m
Italian firm Saipem has clinched a series of contracts worth £285million.
MMT awarded three year Nord Stream contract
Sweden-based oil and gas services firm MMT has been awarded a three year contract to inspect both lines of the Nord Stream Pipeline running through the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany.
Ukraine’s PM calls for halt on Nord Stream II pipeline project
The Prime Minister of Ukraine has called for the European Union to block the Nord Steam II gas pipeline project, according to reports. The leader said it would hurt his country and also potentially provide Russia with more of a monopoly over gas supplies in the region.
EU countries see threat from Russia’s gas link extension into western Europe
Russia's plans to extend its gas link to Germany run counter to EU interests and risk further destabilising Ukraine, 10 European governments said in a letter to the European Commission that called for a summit-level debate on the issue.