Belarus President’s Warning of Cutting Gas Flows to Europe Causes New Concern
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s remarks raised new concerns about the supply squeeze and high prices in Europe as the Yamal-Europe pipeline that carries Russian natural gas to Germany passes through Belarus.
Russian Gas Flows Resume to Europe, Easing Fears
Russia provides a third of Europe’s gas and its supply intentions are critical at a time when a surge in spot prices has hit households and businesses alike in Europe.
Nord Stream 2 Fills First Line with Gas Ready for Export
The pipeline project has faced resistance from the United States, which says the pipeline will increase Europe's reliance on Russian energy.
US Worried Energy Supply Not Meeting Demand, Top Biden Adviser Says
The U.S. was engaged in “detailed diplomatic engagement” with energy producers, added Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser.
IEA Chief Says Russia Has Substantial Scope to Boost Europe’s Gas Supplies
Fatih Birol said the IEA’s own analysis suggested Russia could raise exports by roughly 15% of peak winter supply to Europe and urged Moscow to step up as a “reliable supplier.”
Putin Blames Europe Energy Market ‘Hysteria’ on Green Transition
Russian President Vladimir also called for the sustainable development of the oil, gas and coal sectors and said it was important that was not neglected.
Record Gas Prices Could Speed Up Launch of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which would help Moscow to bypass political foe Ukraine in transiting gas to European markets, doubles Russia’s annual gas export capacity.
Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Completes Construction
The much-politicized Nord Stream 2 pipeline will double Russia’s gas exporting capacity to Europe via the Baltic Sea and will allow Moscow to circumvent its political foe Ukraine.
Russia Pledges Retaliation after New US Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The $11 billion project, which will double the existing Nord Stream pipeline across the Baltic Sea and allow Russia to bypass Ukraine when piping gas to Europe, has been a focal point of tensions between Moscow and Washington.
US Imposes Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline Sanctions
U.S. President Joe Biden separately issued an executive order allowing for sanctions to be imposed on certain Russian pipelines.