Russia Says It Can Fix Tainted Oil Affecting Europe Supplies Soon
Shipments of clean oil could begin as early as April 29.
Brent Hits $75 For First Time In 2019 As Russian Exports Cut
Quality issues on Druzhba pipeline halt purchases by Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Nord Stream 2 Says Denmark Tries To Delay Pipeline As It Seeks Third Route Option
The 765 miles of pipeline, now under construction, has come under fire from the United States and several eastern European, Nordic and Baltic Sea countries which fear it will increase the European Union's reliance on Russian gas.
OPEC Could Raise Oil Output If Prices Increase, Shortages Mount
Venezuela output fall and Iran sanctions tightening market.
EU Official: Nord Stream 2 Delay ‘Trump Card’ In Gas Talks
Delays are an attempt to force Russia to the negotiating table with Ukraine on gas transit.
Shell Exits Gazprom-Led LNG Project In Russia
Departure leaves open the question of whether the project can succeed without the company’s technology.
Putin Says No Imminent Decision On Oil Output Cuts
Russia undertook to cut its production by 228,000 bbl/d but has struggled to comply with the pact.
Russia Signals OPEC, Allies Could Raise Oil Output In June
One of the key Russian officials to foster a supply pact with OPEC, Kirill Dmitriev, signaled on April 8 Russia wanted to raise oil output when it meets with OPEC in June because of improving market conditions and falling stockpiles.
Russian Oil Output Down In March; Misses Global Deal Target
Sources told Reuters that Saudi Arabia is having a hard time convincing Russia to stay much longer in the OPEC-led pact, and Moscow may only agree to a three-month extension.
Denmark Asks Nord Stream 2 To Assess Third Route Option For Gas Pipeline
Request could delay the Russian project to pump natural gas to Europe.