Kremlin: US Raised LNG Prices, Sales after Nord Stream Gas Leaks
“There is a party or a party that, in the absence of the functioning of these gas pipelines, is able to sell more LNG at a higher price. This side is well known, it is the United States,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Putin Accuses US, Allies of Blowing Up Nord Stream Pipelines
In a speech to mark the annexation of four Ukrainian regions invaded by Russian forces, Putin offered no evidence for the claim. Russia has previously said the U.S. would profit from attacks on Europe’s energy infrastructure.
Russian Aggression, LNG Market Expansion
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine tilts the LNG market to favor the U.S., which has drilled and innovated its way to become a key global exporter of LNG—thanks in large part to the persistence of Charif Souki.
Russia Says Nord Stream 'Sabotage' Likely to Be State-sponsored Act
"This looks like an act of terrorism, possibly on a state level," Russian Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipeline leaks into the Baltic Sea.
Leaks in Nord Stream Pipelines Very Serious, Highly Suspicious: Western Official
"It definitely looks highly suspicious, but I think we need to establish the facts and then attribute," an anonymous western official said of Russia's potential involvement in the recent Nord Stream pipeline leaks.
Afghan Taliban Sign Deal for Russian Oil Products, Gas
Acting Afghan Commerce and Industry Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi said the deal would involve Russia supplying around one million tonnes of gasoline, one million tonnes of diesel, 500,000 tonnes of LPG and two million tonnes of wheat annually.
Mystery Gas Leaks Hit Major Russian Undersea Pipelines to Europe
Sweden’s Maritime Authority issued a warning about two leaks in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, shortly after a leak on the nearby Nord Stream 2 pipeline was discovered that had prompted Denmark to restrict shipping.
Gas from Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Leaks into Baltic Sea
European countries have resisted Russian calls to allow the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to operate and accused Moscow of using energy as a weapon. Russia denies doing so and blames the West for gas shortages.
US Senators Want Secondary Sanctions on Russian Oil
The secondary sanctions would target financial institutions involved in trade finance, insurance, reinsurance and brokerage of Russian oil and petroleum products sold at prices exceeding the cap.
Russia’s Surging Oil Exports to China Fail to Keep Saudis Down
China’s oil purchases from Russia have climbed to reap the benefits of a plunge in European buying as the Ukraine crisis pushes Moscow in search of alternative markets.