Belgium Germany could cope with Russian oil embargo by end of year — minister Diplomats say the EU is edging towards a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022. A crisis meeting in Brussels is also seeking unity against Moscow's demand for gas payments in roubles. 02/05/2022
Spain Spain reassures Algeria after threat to cut natural gas supplies Algiers had threatened to suspend supplies of gas to Spain if they were diverted to Morocco or a "third destination". 28/04/2022
Russia Russia's Gazprom suspends supplies to Poland and Bulgaria State-owned Gazprom is insisting that all payments are made in Russian rubles. 26/04/2022
Europe Decoded Watch: Construction of Norway-Poland gas pipeline resumes Watch: Construction of Norway-Poland gas pipeline resumes 25/04/2022
Green News Italy orders gas from three African nations in boycott against Russia Natural gas is a fossil fuel used to generate electricity, heat and cool homes and power industry. 22/04/2022
Green News Switzerland’s largest city is switching off natural gas for good Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more of Zurich’s citizens are supporting a plan to shut down natural gas networks. 22/04/2022
Europe News German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott German bosses and unions have opposed a ban on Russian gas imports by the EU, claiming it will cause job losses and factory closures. 19/04/2022
world news Amid war in Ukraine, work resumes on Poland-Norway gas pipeline Construction was suspended last May due to an issue with an environmental permit, but barely a week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, work was allowed to resume. 13/04/2022
Green News All the new oil and gas projects approved since IPCC report Despite the latest UN climate report calling for an end to fossil fuels, new projects to feed the global demand for gas and oil have been approved. 10/04/2022
Lithuania Lithuania abandons Russian gas imports, urges EU to do the same Lithuania's energy ministry said they had this month become fully independent of Russian natural gas imports in response to the war in Ukraine. 03/04/2022
Green News UK doubles down on nuclear power despite fierce opposition The British government plans to go ahead with nuclear power expansion - but some worry that accidents can happen and radioactive materials persist for thousands of years in the environment. 03/04/2022
Green News Germany could replace Russian gas with energy produced from waste So that food security isn't undermined in Germany, the energy industry wants to focus on waste from agricultural production to make biogas. 30/03/2022
Germany G7 rejects Russia's demand to pay for gas in rubles The Group of Seven major economies have agreed to reject Moscow’s demand to pay for Russian natural gas exports in rubles, the German energy minister said Monday. 28/03/2022
Europe News US and EU announce partnership to reduce Russian energy reliance Russian energy is a key source of income and political leverage for Moscow. 25/03/2022
Italy Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece urge common EU energy strategy The leaders of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece called on Friday for a common EU strategy to ensure the bloc's energy security after the Ukraine conflict sent prices soaring. 18/03/2022
Living Insulating your home is another way to act on Russian war, IEA says Energy efficiency is an ‘unsung hero’ in the fuel and climate crisis, with a big part to play in the IEA's plan for EU security. 18/03/2022
Climate Europe's green targets could help to 'defund conflict' in Ukraine The energy crisis has Europe looking to fossil fuels to keep the lights on. 18/03/2022
Green News Italy builds first offshore wind farm to provide for 60,000 people Italy ranks third in Europe for both renewable power consumption and electrical and thermal power production from renewable resources. 17/03/2022
Green News Which countries could plug the gap left by Russian gas in Europe? Europe’s Russian gas dependence is a "medium-term problem". These are the countries that could fix it. 16/03/2022
Climate 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
Green News Toilet paper shortages could be just around the corner Toilet paper hoarders could be back because of the energy crisis. 10/03/2022
Europe News EU is seeking alternatives to break free from Russian fossil fuels Brussels will unveil its strategy on Tuesday to find alternative energy sources. 07/03/2022
Denmark Denmark resumes construction of Baltic Sea gas pipeline to Poland An original permit for the Baltic Pipe project was rejected last year due to environmental concerns. 01/03/2022
Green News Germany speeds up renewable energy push due to Ukraine invasion So far, cutting back on Russia's imports of natural gas has been tricky for Europe's largest economy, especially as it is already set to exit nuclear power this year and coal-fired power by 2030. 28/02/2022
Green News Will boycotting Russian fossil fuels boost renewable energy in Europe? If Europe stops buying coal, oil and gas from Russia, it could spark a renewable energy revolution. 25/02/2022
Green News What happens if Russia shuts off gas supplies to Europe? Germany, the biggest consumer of Russian gas, can also import from Norway, the Netherlands, Britain and Denmark via pipelines. 24/02/2022
