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A LNG shuttle tanker is moored at an LNG terminal in northern Germany.

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EU weaning itself off Russian gas despite LNG imports uptick: Brussels

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Golar Tundra Floating Storage Regasification Unit, Piombino, Italy March 2023

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Italian community angry that LNG ship will be moored near their homes

A ship that will store liquefied natural gas and convert it back into gas has prompted protests from people living near its mooring in Italy. The Italian government says LNG will enable it to replace gas supplies lost after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

20/03/2023

The EU gas platform will allow companies to jointly buy supplies of LNG.

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EU moves ahead with plans to buy gas jointly and secure lower prices

The first joint purchases are expected to take place in the summer in order to fill underground gas storages.

02/03/2023

Equinor's LNG facility in Melkoeya, outside Hammerfest, Norway. Along with the US, Norway has significantly increased its gas supply to the EU.

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How has a year of war in Ukraine changed the energy used in the EU?

A huge growth in renewables, as well as gas from Norway and the US, is helping to make up for the dramatic drop in Russian energy.

24/02/2023

European Commissioner Kadri Simson (left) defended the proposed price cap as an "extraordinary tool for extraordinary times."

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'It's a bad joke': Energy ministers blast proposed EU gas cap

The European Commission has designed a cap on gas prices with very stringent conditions and safeguards attached.

24/11/2022

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LNG has become the go-to commodity for the EU to offset the massive loss of Russian gas.

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EU gas cap will be suspended if LNG cargoes go elsewhere – EU official

The instrument will act as a "safety ceiling" to prevent excessive gas prices and curb rampant speculation.

17/11/2022

Fatih Birol called OPEC's recent decision to cut down oil production "very risky" and "unfortunate."

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'Russia will lose the energy battle,' says IEA chief Fatih Birol

Europe was by far Russia's largest market and client and "Russia lost this client forever", the International Energy Agency chief said in an interview with Euronews.

28/10/2022

Solar panels soak up the sun's rays at a new photovoltaic park near Kozani, Greece, pictured in August this year.

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Good news for Greece as renewables fully power country for first time

Solar, wind and hydro made up almost 50% of the nation’s power mix in the eight months to August this year.

11/10/2022

Europe's gas prices are declining as industrial production slows down.

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Europe's gas prices reach three-month low as demand falls

Gas prices have fallen as the EU's gas storage facilities hit 90% of capacity.

10/10/2022

Ursula von der Leyen said any kind of price cap on gas would have to come with new mandatory savings and binding solidarity agreements.

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Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

05/10/2022

A growing number of EU countries favour the imposition of a price cap on pipeline gas and LNG imports.

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An EU cap on gas would end the market as we know it, experts warn

For elected politicians fearing popular unrest, a gas cap represents a fix worth a shot. But for energy experts, it's a leap of faith – one taken out of despair rather than conviction.

04/10/2022

This photograph shows the LNG Liquified Natural Gas Terminal at Sines port in Sines on April 6, 2022.

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Portugal and Spain back Scholz over Iberia—central Europe gas pipeline

The German chancellor said a pipeline linking the Iberian peninsula to central Europe was "sorely" lacking, as the continent seeks to wean itself off Russian gas supplies.

12/08/2022

Spain's Teresa Ribera speaks with Germany's Robert Habeck ahead of the energy meeting in Brussels.

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Energy ministers reach deal on EU-wide gas reduction plan

Member states rushed to secure exemptions to the target to reflect national circumstances, like LNG availability.

26/07/2022

The EU has signed a non-binding memorandum with Israel and Egypt to boost LNG supplies.

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EU energy: What countries will fill the gap left by Russian gas?

Russia has begun to cut gas supplies to several EU countries in retaliation for Western sanctions.

21/06/2022

Silversea Cruises is developing the Silver Nova, a hybrid luxury cruise ship that will use fuel cells to stop emissions when docked.

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Can new tech help the cruise industry have a cleaner future?

From using new fuels to reducing waste and sourcing greener materials, cruise liners are trying to clean up their carbon footprint – and their reputation.

21/06/2022

his aerial view shows the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam.

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Ukraine war has caused a fossil fuel ‘gold rush’, new report finds

Leading climate researchers have found that the world is investing in new oil and gas projects in the wake of Russia’s invasion.

08/06/2022

The EU is engaged in talks with Qatar, Egypt, the US and Israel to secure additional LNG supplies.

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Explained: What is LNG and why does the EU want so much of it?

The bloc wants to wean itself off Russian gas using this liquid alternative, which is costlier but more flexible.

25/05/2022

What are Europe's energy alternatives now that Russian gas is off the cards?

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Europe cuts Russian gas imports: So what are the energy alternatives?

If coal plants are reopened in the EU, we can say goodbye to reaching the net zero targets the bloc has promised to reach.

27/04/2022

Tanks and pipes move product through the MarkWest Bluestone Gas Processing Plant in Evans City, US.

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What is LNG and can it fill the gap left by Russian oil and gas?

Liquified natural gas is being brought in from all over the world to help meet Europe's energy needs.

11/03/2022

US President Joe Biden is reluctant to export LNG to Europe amid climate change concerns.

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US reluctant to export natural gas to Europe amid 'climate concerns'

The Ukraine crisis has underscored Europe's energy dependence on Russia, which supplies about 40 per cent of the natural gas used to heat homes and generate electricity. So why is the US not helping out?

11/03/2022