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Oil tankers return to Libya as rival governments agree on export resumption
What is really happening in Libya right now?What is really happening in Libya right now?
BRUA pipeline for European energy diversity moves forward
A move towards European energy diversity with the signing in Budapest of agreements to build the Romanian section of the BRUA pipeline network through Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary and Austria.A move towards European energy diversity with the signing in Budapest of agreements to build the Romanian section of the BRUA pipeline network through Bulgaria-Romania-Hungary and Austria.
Holland to help build pipeline to Gaza
Holland has agreed to team up with Israel to supply Gaza with water and gasHolland has agreed to team up with Israel to supply Gaza with water and gas
Aleppo: UN probes 'gas' attack amid pressure for longer truce
The United Nations says it is talking to Russia about getting a longer halt to hostilities, to help the two million people trapped in the divided Syrian city of…The United Nations says it is talking to Russia about getting a longer halt to hostilities, to help the two million people trapped in the divided Syrian city of…
Big job cuts in Britain's oil and gas sector
As many as 120,000 workers will have lost their jobs in Britain's oil and gas sector by the end of the year, according to the industry's lobby group.As many as 120,000 workers will have lost their jobs in Britain's oil and gas sector by the end of the year, according to the industry's lobby group.
French fuel strike: frustration at the pumps and an investment warning
The boss of French energy firm Total has warned it will "seriously reconsider" its future investment plans in France due to the strikes at its refineries against labour law reform.The boss of French energy firm Total has warned it will "seriously reconsider" its future investment plans in France due to the strikes at its refineries against labour law reform.
Brazil's Petrobras gets new boss with same old problems
Pedro Parente, the new boss of Brazil's scandal-ridden state-controlled energy firm Petrobras, has been talking about the challenges ahead.Pedro Parente, the new boss of Brazil's scandal-ridden state-controlled energy firm Petrobras, has been talking about the challenges ahead.
Leaders sign off on pipeline to bring gas from Azerbaijan to Europe
Leaders of five countries have formally signed off on the construction of a pipeline to bring Caspian gas to European markets, reducing the energy reliance on Russia.Leaders of five countries have formally signed off on the construction of a pipeline to bring Caspian gas to European markets, reducing the energy reliance on Russia.
Italian referendum on drilling for oil could shape the country's energy policy for decades to come
A referendum to be held next Sunday in Italy could shape the country’s energy policy for decades to come. The ballot was triggered by a request fromA referendum to be held next Sunday in Italy could shape the country’s energy policy for decades to come. The ballot was triggered by a request from
Total bucks trend with better-than-expected profit numbers
Record upstream production and high refining margins in Europe helped Total report better-than-expected fourth-quarter net profit.Record upstream production and high refining margins in Europe helped Total report better-than-expected fourth-quarter net profit.
Gas leak near LA costing millions to put right
A huge, ongoing natural gas leak in Porter Ranch, California, has pushed thousands to leave their homes and has cost SoCal Gas at least 50 millionA huge, ongoing natural gas leak in Porter Ranch, California, has pushed thousands to leave their homes and has cost SoCal Gas at least 50 million
Los Angeles methane leak sickens local residents
A state of emergency has been declared in California over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighbourhood forA state of emergency has been declared in California over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighbourhood for
Natural gas leak prompts California emergency
California governor Jerry Brown has declared an emergency after natural gas storage facility suffered a blow out.California governor Jerry Brown has declared an emergency after natural gas storage facility suffered a blow out.
Nigeria: dozens feared dead after explosion destroys gas plant
An explosion at a cooking gas plant in south-eastern Nigeria has killed at least four people – although some reports say dozens more have died. TheAn explosion at a cooking gas plant in south-eastern Nigeria has killed at least four people – although some reports say dozens more have died. The
California gas leak sparks protests as concerns mount
Methane gas billowing into the sky from the hills above Los Angeles has been captured by an infrared camera to record images which are invisible toMethane gas billowing into the sky from the hills above Los Angeles has been captured by an infrared camera to record images which are invisible to
Homes flattened in Volgograd gas blast
A gas explosion rips through an apartment block in the Russian city of Volgograd, injuring at least eight occupants. Ten people, including threeA gas explosion rips through an apartment block in the Russian city of Volgograd, injuring at least eight occupants. Ten people, including three
TAPI: a pipeline for peace and stability
The buttons have been pushed, and the welders’ blowtorches are firing up. A historic ceremony in Turkmenistan was the start of what’s due to becomeThe buttons have been pushed, and the welders’ blowtorches are firing up. A historic ceremony in Turkmenistan was the start of what’s due to become
Ukraine and Russia clash again over gas pricing
Another round in the almost annual row over gas pricing has begun between Russia and Ukraine. Russian exporter Gazprom has announced its haltingAnother round in the almost annual row over gas pricing has begun between Russia and Ukraine. Russian exporter Gazprom has announced its halting
Russia-Turkey trade in question as Moscow to 'reconsider' ties with Ankara
Less than a year ago the Russian and Turkish leaders Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan set aside differences over foreign policy, signing aLess than a year ago the Russian and Turkish leaders Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan set aside differences over foreign policy, signing a
OPCW says has proof chemical weapons used in ISIL attack in Syria
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says its analysis of an August ISIL bombardment proves mustard gas was used. First used 100The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says its analysis of an August ISIL bombardment proves mustard gas was used. First used 100
How to complain about energy prices
Patrick from London asked: “I have received an extremely high energy bill for last month. I suppose that my energy supplier has raised their pricesPatrick from London asked: “I have received an extremely high energy bill for last month. I suppose that my energy supplier has raised their prices
Poland opens gas terminal seeking to end Russian dependence
Poland has opened its first terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), promising to become fully independent from Russian supplies from nextPoland has opened its first terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), promising to become fully independent from Russian supplies from next
Russia and Ukraine reach deal over gas supplies this winter
Russia and Ukraine have reached a deal over gas supplies this winter. The European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic, who brokered the talksRussia and Ukraine have reached a deal over gas supplies this winter. The European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic, who brokered the talks
Huge gas find a game-changer for Egypt
It is a discovery that could transform Egypt’s economy and have important geopolitical outcomes. Italian energy giant ENI has found theIt is a discovery that could transform Egypt’s economy and have important geopolitical outcomes. Italian energy giant ENI has found the
China: officials backtrack over evacuation reports
Chinese officials have denied ordering the evacuation of residents from the area surrounding the site of a huge chemical explosion. The statement isChinese officials have denied ordering the evacuation of residents from the area surrounding the site of a huge chemical explosion. The statement is
Chemical weapons used on Kurdish peshmerga - German report
New evidence has emerged which shows Kurdish forces fighting in northern Iraq were allegedly attacked a few days ago with chemical weapons. A reportNew evidence has emerged which shows Kurdish forces fighting in northern Iraq were allegedly attacked a few days ago with chemical weapons. A report
Russian energy giant Gazprom sees profits soar
A weak rouble has helped to boost profits for Gazprom. The Russian energy giant beat expectations with a 71 percent jump in first-quarter net profitA weak rouble has helped to boost profits for Gazprom. The Russian energy giant beat expectations with a 71 percent jump in first-quarter net profit
Ukraine stops Russian gas imports after price talks collapse
Ukraine has stopped gas imports from Russia after negotiations collapsed about how much Kyiv should pay for its gas. Ukraine says it will not buyUkraine has stopped gas imports from Russia after negotiations collapsed about how much Kyiv should pay for its gas. Ukraine says it will not buy
Ukraine stops buying Russian gas over price row
Ukrainian state energy firm Naftogaz has said from July 1 it will not buy gas from Russia until new supply conditions are agreed. It follows a breakUkrainian state energy firm Naftogaz has said from July 1 it will not buy gas from Russia until new supply conditions are agreed. It follows a break
How is Gazprom faring in sanctions-time Russia?
Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russia’s state-run gas exporter Gazprom, has announced plans to start commercial production from its Bazhenov shaleGazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russia’s state-run gas exporter Gazprom, has announced plans to start commercial production from its Bazhenov shale