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Scarcity & security: European impact of Biden's LNG decision
Biden’s LNG freeze make little sense for both European and the US energy security, and won’t promote a green energy transition.
Europe unlikely to tackle Russian LNG imports anytime soon
The European Parliament voted in favour of rules earlier this month that would enable individual EU member states to block Russian LNG imports, by preventing Russian companies from booking capacity at gas infrastructure.
High gas prices make EU industry uncompetitive: Sefcovic
High gas prices are seriously undermining the competitiveness of EU industry on the world stage.
Austria drafts bill on ending Russian gas imports in 2027-28
Austrian Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler has sent a bill to the country’s coalition government on halting Russian gas imports by 2027-28, even though state energy giant OMV’s long-term contract with Gazprom does not expire until 2040.
Engie acquires two biomethane plants in Netherlands
France’s Engie has bought two biomethane production sites in the Netherlands and has plans to expand them, as it looks to build up its position in the growing sector.
Dutch Senate clears law on Groningen's permanent closure
The Dutch Senate on April 17 approved a law on the permanent closure of the giant Groningen gas field, in line with a government pledge that production should never be resumed because of seismic risks.
LNG reigns supreme in low-carbon bunkering
Var Energi strikes oil in Balder area
Norwegian oil producer Var Energi has reported the discovery of 13-23mn barrels of recoverable oil resources at the Ringhorne North exploration well it drilled in the Norwegian Central North Sea.
Pieridae seeks to offload Goldboro permits after halting plans for LNG terminal
Calgary-headquartered Pieridae Energy has filed a request to the utility and review board in Nova Scotia for permission to sell its permits to Ireland’s Simply Blue Group to construct the Goldboro LNG terminal on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore.
European Parliament permits members to ban Russian LNG imports
The European Parliament has voted to adopt rules that will give member countries the legal basis to block Russian LNG imports through preventing Russian firms from booking the gas infrastructure capacity needed to deliver LNG to Europe.
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