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Share of gas in Moldova’s imports triples to 17.3% in January-February
In absolute terms, the cost of gas imports more than quadrupled to $229mn.
The EU’s sixth package of sanctions will target Russian oil exports to Europe
European officials are drafting plans for an embargo on Russian oil products, the most contested measure yet to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and a move long resisted because of its big costs for Germany.
Alagoas state administration hopes to attract industrial investors with cheap gas supplies
The Brazilian state of Alagoas has been expanding its efforts to attract industrial investors seeking access to less expensive natural gas supplies, according to a report from Argus Media.
Fuel shortages on the rise in Cuba due to higher prices, reduced shipments from Venezuela
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, petroleum product shipments to Cuba from Venezuela and other regular suppliers have plummeted far below their usual levels.
AfrElec: Russia says sanctions will not affect NPP construction in Egypt
Western sanctions will not affect the construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant in Egypt, Russian Ambassador to Egypt Georgy Borisenko said.
DATACRUNCH: Sanctions by the numbers – gas
Voices are calling very loudly for the EU to shut off deliveries of Russian gas immediately. Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Germany has paid Russia some €9bn a week for gas imports that critics say is being used to fund the Putin war.
GLNG: ADNOC orders two LNG tankers from Shanghai yard
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has confirmed it is to order two 175,000 cubic metre LNG tankers from Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard as part of plans to expand its shipping fleet and raise LNG production.
NorthAmOil: Canada unveils details of carbon capture tax credit
The Canadian government has unveiled details of its long-awaited tax incentives to help fund carbon capture projects in the country.
AsianOil: Shell resumes LNG shipments from Australia’s Prelude FLNG
Shell said in a brief statement on April 11 that it had resumed shipping cargoes from its Prelude floating LNG facility offshore the north coast of Western Australia.
LatAmOil: Trinidad and Tobago to reduce fuel subsidies
Colm Imbert, the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, announced on April 8 that his government intended to reduce subsidies for petroleum product prices as of April 19.
AfrOil: Sonatrach agrees to supply Italy with additional gas
Algeria’s national oil company Sonatrach has cut a deal with the Italian major Eni to deliver an additional 9bn cubic metres of natural gas in 2022-2023.
MEOG: Supplies and output rise
DMEA: Downstream progress and plans
EurOil: UK unveils plan to bolster energy security
FSUOGM: Shell warns of $4-5bn Russian hit
REM: Plans for green hydrogen coupled with offshore wind advance in Europe
Mitsubishi will collaborate with UK oil supermajor Shell in producing green hydrogen at wind farms in Europe, according to Japanese media. The news was reported by the Yomiuri newspaper, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
DATACRUNCH: Sanctions by the numbers – oil
Russia dominates Europe’s oil supplies, accounting for 25% of all oil deliveries. Most of Europe wants to diversify away from Russian oil, but adding to the difficulties is that much of this oil is delivered not by ship but the Druzhba pipelines.
Hungary to circumvent EU sanctions through gas payment 'technical solutions'
Hungary plans to pay for Russian gas in euros through Gazprombank, which will convert the payment into roubles.
DATACRUNCH: Sanctions in numbers – coal
Coal was included in the EU’s fifth package of sanctions, the first time that energy has been targeted by the tough sanction regime being imposed on Russia. Coal only makes up 3% of EU imports, but Russia continues to be the major supplier.
Moldova prepares for 'plan B' if Gazprom cuts supplies on May 1
Paying for electricity and gas at market prices could be the price of Moldova's independence, says Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spinu.
Poland pushing hard to end oil dependency on Russia
Warsaw has been accused of dragging its feet about ending Russian oil imports, while calling for an urgent EU-wide embargo at the same time.
HSE opens largest solar power plant in Slovenia
Prime Minister Janez Jansa says developing Slovenia's energy resources has become even more important since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Uzbekistan: Nuclear deal with Russia still on the table despite sanctions
Even if Rosatom is not targeted by sanctions, its future projects could still be affected.
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