Gas imports by Finland and the Baltic states in figures
Russia’s grip on the gas markets of Finland and the Baltic states may loosen as new, EU-backed import infrastructure comes into play.
Yesterday
Baltic Sea markets move towards integration
The Balticconnector ends Finland’s isolation from EU markets but will do little to ease the region’s dependence on Russian gas until the Poland-Lithuanian interconnector comes online.
2 days ago
African piped gas flows to Europe plummet in 2019
Imports of relatively cheap LNG into the European market last year severely dented flows of African piped gas.
10 January 2020
Gazprom supply flexibility to face hurdles in 2020
US sanctions on Nord Stream 2, progress on 'Balkan Stream', and the future of the Yamal transit contract will all have implications for Gazprom’s supply flexibility this year.
9 January 2020
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.
20 December 2019
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.
19 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
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
UK LNG imports see sharp rise in September
Volumes entering the country increased significantly in September after falling to record lows in August, recent UK data shows.
6 December 2019
Germany’s LNG projects on track amid push for diversification
Two LNG projects may add 18 bcm/y of import capacity in Germany from 2023, with Berlin feeling the pressure to diversify its sources of gas away from Russia as Nord Stream 2 approaches startup.
8 November 2019
Irish LNG terminal set to tackle supply concerns
Ireland could import US LNG starting from 2022 and boost security of supply post-Brexit, but only if it can overcome fierce domestic opposition to the Shannon regas project.
7 November 2019
PCI list confirms EU support for LNG projects
Central and Eastern Europe look set to further extend their LNG import infrastructure with EU support, as shown in the latest draft PCI list.
31 October 2019
Islandmagee storage project progresses amid winter gas uncertainty
Doubts over the UK’s winter gas supplies post-Brexit make a strong case for increased gas storage capacity in the country, although funding may remain an issue.
28 October 2019
Ukraine mulls reviving LNG terminal project
Kiev needs to overcome geopolitical hurdles preventing LNG from reaching its Black Sea shores by reaching an agreement with Turkey over its exclusive economic zone.
22 October 2019
Poland-Ukraine capacity increase dampens new pipeline prospects
The chances of a new gas connection being built between Poland and Ukraine may fade as the transmission capacity on the existing interconnector will be bolstered from 2021.
18 October 2019
Bosnia aims to draw foreign capital to gas sector
Sarajevo is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russian gas transiting Ukraine by starting its own production and diversifying imports.
17 October 2019
EU energy transition struggles in Central Europe
Several Central and Eastern European countries are blocking an agreement on increased caron reduction targets because of lack of a clarity on EU funding.
10 October 2019
Ukraine eyes Caspian gas amid transit talks
Ukraine wants to import gas from Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan through Gazprom-owned infrastructure, and may use the ongoing transit negotiations as an opportunity to pressure Gazprom into accepting this.
10 October 2019
Ireland-France power link brings both risks and rewards
The Celtic Interconnector may reduce Ireland’s reliance on gas-fired power, but it will expose the Irish market to periods of supply shortages on the continent.
3 October 2019
Finland-Estonia link boosts Paldiski FSRU plans
Estonia is re-joining the race to become a regional LNG hub in the Baltic as the lease on a nearby FSRU is set to expire and the country’s interconnector with Finland nears completion.
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