Gas transit deal ‘in principle’ appeases markets
Progress in the Berlin talks means a final agreement for the transit of gas between Russia and Ukraine may be reached in the coming days.
4 days ago
Storage is key as Russia-Ukraine talks progress
Ukraine and Gazprom hold ample stocks of gas that should avert a crisis if transit talks were to break down ahead of the peak winter demand period.
5 days ago
Trans-Balkan route on track to reverse flows amid transit concerns
Reverse flows on the Trans-Balkan pipeline will ensure security of supply in some of Europe’s most vulnerable countries in the event of gas supply disruptions from January.
5 days ago
Turkish policies frustrate East Mediterranean gas plans
A new pact between Turkey and Libya will complicate efforts by other resource holders to cooperate on regional energy projects.
5 days ago
Coal slashed in Spain as wind and gas take larger power share
The share of gas in Spain’s power mix rose sharply in 2019, although it will have to compete with renewables for market share in 2020.
6 days ago
Africa-Europe piped volumes down 11% on annual basis in Week 50
North African piped gas flows to Europe fell on an annual basis last week, following the general downward trend seen this year.
17 December 2019
Ukraine route sees boost in November amid transit talks
Higher demand for Russian gas in Europe has prompted an increase in volumes shipped via Ukraine, with flows from other pipelines seeing slight falls.
16 December 2019
US supplies boost South Korean LNG imports in November
Volumes entering Korea from the United States surpassed those from Qatar and Australia for the first time last month.
13 December 2019
Petrobras may sell Bolivian assets to cut debt
The Brazilian state-controlled company is exploring ways to add to its divestment plan as it prioritises development of Brazil’s pre-salt oil and gas fields.
12 December 2019
Algeria boosts exports to Italy in Week 49
The volume of North African pipeline gas delivered to Europe increased last week, driven by higher flows from Algeria to Italy on the Trans-Mediterranean pipeline.
10 December 2019
CEE gas demand in figures
The 12 EU member states of the Three Seas Initiative consumed 75 billion cubic metres of gas in 2018, and demand is set to rise.
10 December 2019
Poland set to boost gas-fired generation in 2024
The results of Friday’s power market auction show gas is making progress in Poland’s power sector, but its share will remain small compared with that of hard coal and lignite.
9 December 2019
TurkStream readies for startup amid concern over Bulgarian section
The second leg of the pipeline, planned to stretch over southeastern Europe, is facing delays, although Bulgaria has secured alternative supply routes.
6 December 2019
CEE eyes new regional funding for gas projects
Regional private investment funds may help offset the potential reduction in EU funding for gas projects in Central and Eastern Europe.
5 December 2019
Asian LNG prices fall as winter stock-building ends
Prices in Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan fell by almost 8% in November compared with October.
4 December 2019
North African pipeline flows to Europe broadly stable in Week 48
Volumes along the four connections linking North Africa to Spain and Italy saw little change last week compared with the previous week.
3 December 2019
Poland’s gas imports in figures
LNG made up 20% of Poland’s gas imports in the first nine months of 2019, while Russian imports via the Yamal pipeline declined compared with previous years.
29 November 2019
Carbon capture may be too late for coal and gas
The technology may not develop quickly enough to save coal, and it may even be too late for gas.
28 November 2019
Yamal expiry shows Poland’s push to lower prices
Poland is likely to continue importing gas from Russia from 2023, but new supply sources look set to force Gazprom to lower its prices.
28 November 2019
Latest twist offers hope in Russia-Ukraine talks
Recent signals from Kiev offer a glimmer of hope that Russia and Ukraine might find a compromise for gas transits through the Ukrainian route this winter.
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