Russian Gas

France begins direct gas shipments to Germany as Europe seeks to reduce dependence on Russian exports

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed in September to an energy cooperation deal that would see France send gas to its neighbour if the Ukraine crisis dragged on

Europes stares at energy shortage risks in winter with Russian gas pipelines cut-off

Businesses in Europe have already cut back on natural gas use, sometimes simply by abandoning energy-intensive activities such as making steel and fertilizer, while smaller businesses like bakeries are feeling a severe crimp in their costs

Russia is sending oil and gas workers to fight in Ukraine: What does it mean for the energy sector?

Russia’s call-up of reservists includes workers from companies specifically focused on oil. This has led analysts to question whether supply disruptions might spread to oil, either by accident or on purpose

Nord Stream leaks: Is Russia behind the 'sabotage' of the gas pipeline?

Western governments have pointed the finger at Moscow for the three leaks that appeared on Monday in the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Russia, in turn, has called the allegations 'absurd'

Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely

Two explosions on Monday on the Nord Stream pipelines, which transport gas from Russia to Europe, near the Danish Island of Bornholm, led to a massive leak overshadowing the inauguration of a gas pipeline supposed to bring Norwegian gas to Poland, ending Europe's dependence on Russia

Explained: Europe's looming energy crisis as Russia chokes gas supply

With the halt in the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Russian gas shipments have fallen 89 per cent from a year ago. European officials say it's energy blackmail, aimed at pressuring and dividing the European Union as it supports Ukraine

Russia's Gazprom to halt gas to Europe via key pipeline

Gazprom completely halted the flow of gas through Nord Stream 1, in line with an earlier announcement, adding that the stoppage would last for three days

Winter is coming: Will Europe be able to survive without Russian gas?

Europeans are preparing for a difficult winter this time without gas supplies from Russia. Businesses will suffer cuts before households but ordinary people are also being told they will have to adjust to the new reality

Germany to lower tax on gas to help consumers amid a crunch in Russian energy supplies

Chancellor Scholz said the move to cut the VAT on gas to seven percent from 19 percent currently was intended to offset an energy surcharge in the wake of the Ukraine war expected to cost households hundreds of euros

New pipeline from Greece to Bulgaria offsets Russian gas cut

In late April, Russia cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria after it refused a demand by Moscow to pay gas bills in rubles, Russia’s currency. Relations between the two former Soviet nations have tanked in recent months