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Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Nord Stream 2 'ready to go'

Putin said the pipeline could help quickly stabilise markets as energy prices surge in Europe, but it still needs the approval of the EU and Germany.

Russia

Gazprom says accusations of low gas deliveries to EU are 'false'

Accusations came earlier this week after the Russian company stopped to reserve transport facilities at the Yamal-Europe pipeline, which passes through Belarus.

Europe News

EU wants to phase out natural gas by 2049 to fight climate change

The European Commission has unveiled new plans to promote "low-carbon gasses" and allow joint procurement of supplies.

Malta

Murdered journalist's son urges EU not to fund Malta pipeline

Matthew Caruana Galizia said it was "intolerable" and "unacceptable" that EU funds could support the pipeline.

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Green News

Is the UK illegally subsidising fossil fuel companies?

Britain's treasury received around £248 million (€289 million) from oil and gas production in 2020/21.

Green News

Shell plans underwater explosions during peak whale mating season

South Africa’s ‘Wild Coast’ whales are being threatened by new oil and gas exploration.

Moldova

Moldova says it will pay gas debt to Russian giant Gazprom

Russian gas giant Gazprom threatened to cut supplies to Moldova within 48 hours.

Living

Here are the 4 best ways to cut the carbon footprint of your home

From how we heat them to the appliances within them, our homes contribute a lot to our environmental impact.

Green News

COP26: Five takeaways from day 4 as countries pledge to cut coal power

The theme of the day is energy as countries look at ways to get rid of the fossil fuels that supply their power.

Russia

Europe gas prices drop after Putin orders Gazprom to fill EU stocks

Europe’s gas prices have soared in recent weeks but immediately fell after a call between the Russian president Vladimir Putin and Gazprom.

Spain

Spain presses Algeria to guarantee natural gas supply

A spike in energy prices across Europe is hitting the Iberian peninsula hard and driving up electricity bills for homes and businesses.

Europe News

9 EU countries say no to market reform to tackle energy crunch

Led by Germany, the nine countries argue the current energy crisis is temporary and the existing rules are the most competitive and efficient.

Moldova

Moldova's parliament declares state of emergency over gas crisis

Moldova has declared a state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices.

Eco-Innovation

Heat pumps explained: What are the options for your home?

The UK government is funding heat pumps for 90,000 homes, so is this green technology right for you?

Russia

Energy crisis: Putin says Russia ready to supply more gas to Europe

The Russian president has dismissed as “absolutely out of the question” suggestions Russia has been using gas supply as an economic weapon against Europe.

Green News

European electricity companies return to coal as gas prices soar

"The electricity transition is happening but not with the urgency required: emissions are going in the wrong direction."

Europe News

MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation

The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills.

Economy

EU divided over response to soaring, 'unbearable' energy prices

Economic and finance ministers met in Luxembourg, laying bare intra-EU divisions.

Climate

The gases living in your fridge are worse for the environment than CO2

HFCs are worse for the climate than carbon dioxide, so why are they still in billions of homes worldwide?

Hungary

Ukraine anger as Hungary signs gas supply deal with Russia's Gazprom

Kyiv said the deal was a "purely political, economically unreasonable decision" that was taken "to the detriment of Ukraine's national interests and Ukrainian-Hungarian relations".