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.
3 October 2019
Nuclear worries boost UK outlook for gas-to-power
The challenges facing the UK’s nuclear industry mean gas looks well-placed to defend or increase its market share and play a back-up role for renewables over the next decade.
27 September 2019
Bulgaria’s gas hub plans advance despite delays
The Black Sea gas hub could begin operating by the end of 2021 as major infrastructure projects in the region seem to be moving forward.
26 September 2019
US LNG may supply first Cypriot FSRU
Cyprus’s first FSRU opens a window of opportunity for US LNG to supply another market in Europe.
20 September 2019
Black Sea tender annulment sets back Ukraine
The annulment of the Dolphin tender risks undermining investor confidence in the country rather than attracting ‘big’ foreign players
19 September 2019
Poland-Slovakia pipeline opens door for LNG in Central Europe
The construction of the interconnector would provide a route for regasified LNG to reach Central Europe’s landlocked states.
17 September 2019
Qatar boosts position in Europe’s LNG market with Zeebrugge booking
Qatar Petroleum has further strengthened its already significant market share in Northwest Europe by booking all the available capacity at the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.
13 September 2019
Moldova eyes TurkStream over fear of Ukraine disruption
Moldova wants to be connected to Gazprom’s planned TurkStream pipeline to hedge against possible interruptions to gas supplies through Ukraine this winter.
12 September 2019
MidCat hangs by thread after key parts cancelled
The pipeline is now unlikely to make it to the upcoming EU list of Projects of Common Interest as a French TSO has given up on two of the project’s key segments
29 August 2019
Italy’s gas demand up by 4.3% in H1 2019
Italy’s LNG terminals benefited from cheap spot LNG in H1 2019 as pipeline imports fell.
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