Costs of Ukraine war pose tests for European leaders – and things may get worse Analysis: Vladimir Putin claims time is on his side, but he will have only one shot at making a gas cutoff count The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022
Germany again rejects Russian explanation for gas supply cut The German government says a turbine at the center of uncertainty about future gas deliveries through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe was only supposed to be installed in September, underlining its insistence that there should be no technical obstacle to the gas flow The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Exclusive-Russia's Gazprom tells European buyers gas supply halt beyond its control Russia's Gazprom has told customers in Europe it cannot guarantee gas supplies because of "extraordinary" circumstances, according to a letter seen by Reuters, upping the ante in an economic tit-for-tat with the West over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Jul 18, 2022
Canada sends repaired Nord Stream turbine to Germany - Kommersant Canada sent a turbine for the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany by plane on July 17 after repair work had been completed, Kommersant newspaper reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation. Reuters · Jul 18, 2022
Secret 'Putin's palace' with lap dancing and casino can be seen from Google Maps Eagle-eyed Google Maps users can find the grand palace allegedly belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The grand estate contains its own church, casino and lap dancing bar Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022
‘Gas blackmail’: how Putin’s weaponised energy supplies are hurting Europe After gas supplies through Nord Stream 1 stopped on Monday, European leaders plan for a future without Russian energy The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022
Gazprom casts doubt on pipeline's quick return to full flow Russia's Gazprom appeared to cast doubt Wednesday on the prospects of quickly restoring the flow of natural gas to full capacity through a major pipeline to western Europe The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
German official says nuclear would do little to solve gas issue Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck says keeping nuclear reactors running would not solve problem of potential gas shortfall. Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022
Eastward Gas Flows via Yamal-Europe Pipeline Edge Down Eastbound gas flows via the Yamal-Europe pipeline to Poland from Germany edged lower on Tuesday morning, data from pipeline operator Gascade showed. Exit flows at the Mallnow metering point on the German border stood at around 3,400,000 kWh/h early on Tuesday, down from around 4,800,000 kWh/h the previous day. Physical… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022
Ukrainian rockets hit Russian-held area as Kyiv readies southern counter-attack Ukraine said on Tuesday it had carried out a long-range rocket strike against Russian forces and military equipment in southern Ukraine, territory it says it is planning to retake in a counter-offensive using hundreds of thousands of troops. Reuters · Jul 12, 2022
Morning Digest | Situation under control in Goa, says Congress; all eyes on Trinamool as Murmu visits West Bengal, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Jul 12, 2022
Germany fears Russia may not reinstate gas flow after ‘routine’ halt on major pipeline Anxiety in Berlin as Kremlin said to be giving ‘very varied signals’ The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Gas pipeline shutdown starts amid German suspicion of Russia A major gas pipeline from Russia to Germany is shutting down for annual maintenance amid German concern that Russia may not resume the flow of gas as scheduled The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022
Europe Frets over Reduced Russia Gas Supplies Russian gaz giant Gazprom begins 10 days of routine maintenance on its Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Monday -- with Germany and other European countries watching anxiously to see if the gas comes back on. The annual work on the two pipelines was scheduled long in advance. The fear is… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 11, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 10, 2022 Canada to Release Equipment for Russia-Germany Gas Pipeline The Canadian government said it will allow the delivery to Germany of equipment from a key Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline that has undergone maintenance — equipment the absence of which Russia's Gazprom cited last month as a reason for more than halving the flow of gas. The return of turbines…
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Canada to release equipment for Russia-Germany gas pipeline The Canadian government says it will allow the delivery to Germany of equipment from a key Russia-Europe natural gas pipeline that has undergone maintenance — equipment the absence of which Russia’s Gazprom cited last month as a reason for more than halving the flow of gas
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2022 Ukraine latest updates: 15 killed in Donetsk, says official Ukraine news from July 10: Dozens feared trapped after Russian attack destroys five-storey building, officials say.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022 Canada exempts Russian gas turbine from sanctions amid Europe energy crisis Ottawa defies Ukraine’s objections to return of equipment for Nord Stream 1 pipeline, saying it needs to support Europe’s access to ‘reliable and affordable energy’
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Ukraine seizes $71 million of assets owned by Russian state companies Ukraine has seized assets worth over 2.1 billion hryvnias ($71 million) owned by Russian state oil company Rosneft, gas firm Gazprom and nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, Ukraine's state security service said on Friday.
Reuters · Jul 7, 2022 Exclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to Russia Ukraine opposes Canada handing over a turbine to Russia's state-controlled Gazprom for natural gas supplies to Germany as the move would contravene sanctions on Russia, a Ukrainian energy ministry source told Reuters on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022 EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe The war in Ukraine is fueling fears of a natural gas emergency in Europe
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022 Mystery as fifth Russian Gazprom-linked executive found dead in his swimming pool Yury Voronov, head of a company that held Gazprom contracts, died from a gun shot wound to the head
Reuters · Jul 4, 2022 Gazprom proposes adding LNG to rouble-for-gas scheme -Ifax Russian gas producer Gazprom has proposed expanding its rouble-for-gas scheme for pipeline gas to include liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Interfax news agency quoted a senior manager as saying on Monday.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 1, 2022 Putin orders Sakhalin-2 asset transfer to Russian company Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a presidential decree ordering the operator of an oil and gas development project in the Russian Far East -- known as the Sakhalin-2 project -- to hand over all of its assets to a newly established Russian firm without compensation.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022 UK power stations owner seeks German state aid Uniper in talks for emergency support as share price tumbles after Russia slashes gas supplies