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About: EurOil analyses key trends such as the influx of private equity into the North Sea and how it is shaping the basin's future. The monitor also provides key insight on major trends such as decommissioning and the development of frontier regions like West of Shetland. Midstream developments also take prominence, with deep analysis of the region's gas needs and how they will be met in the future.
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OMV warns Russia could cut off its gas supply
Austrian oil and gas company OMV warned on May 22 that gas supply from Russia’s Gazprom could be halted in relation with a foreign court ruling, without identifying the case.
Chevron to exit UK North Sea
Chevron has announced plans to divest its remaining oil and gas assets in the UK North Sea, marking its exit from the region after over 55 years.
Another Shell climate resolution bites the dust
Norwegian oil, gas supply beats forecasts in April
Norwegian oil and gas production beat forecasts in April.
Geoplin says Slovenia successfully transitioned away from relying on Russian gas
Slovenia's largest natural gas supplier, Geoplin, has rebutted recent statements attributed to the European Commission suggesting Slovenia's continued reliance on Russian gas. The company clarifies that such assertions are inaccurate.
Bulgargaz files claim against Gazprom over lost gas supply
Gazprom faces another compensation claim for lost gas supply from a former European customer – this time Bulgaria’s state gas company Bulgargaz.
Estonia’s state-controlled Eesti Energia to be subject to special audit
Estonian Minister of Finance Mart Vorklaev in his capacity as the representative of Eesti Energia's sole shareholder, the government, has appointed law firm Sorainen and audit firm Grant Thornton to conduct a special audit of the company.
Turkey simply relabels Russian oil products and exports them to Europe, research indicates
Country appears to have quite brazenly emerged as a strategic pitstop for fuel products from Russia rerouted to the EU.
Romania’s Romgaz prepares €1.5bn MTN scheme to finance Neptun Deep offshore project
Romania’s natural gas company Romgaz, with Rothschild as its adviser, has hired JP Morgan to lead a consortium of banks that will handle the sale of bonds on the foreign market under an MTN scheme intended to finance Neptun Deep offshore project.
Equinor, Petoro make value-neutral asset swap off Norway
Equinor has reached an agreement on a value-neutral asset swap with fellow state-owned Norwegian player Petoro, stating the deal would simplify commercial dealings, cut costs and allow projects to be developed faster.
Norway launches latest APA licensing round
Norway has launched its latest award in pre-defined areas (APA) licensing round, offering operators exploration prospects in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
Hungary’s MOL inaugurates €1.3bn polyol plant
European election results could spell further backtracking on climate policy
Results from the European Parliament elections next month could have major implications for the EU Green Deal and other climate policy, with far-right politicians expected to win more seats.
Turkish, Greek leaders meet and plan to improve relations
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on 12 May welcomed the prime minister of neighbouring Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to Ankara.
Russian attacks deter European gas traders from Ukrainian gas storage
European gas market analysts are intensively monitoring Ukrainian energy storage amidst ongoing attacks on infrastructure by Russia and less attractive financial spreads compared to the previous year.
Naturgy says gas supply contracts with Algeria unaffected by shareholding sales
Spanish natural gas firm Naturgy said supply contracts with Algeria include no clauses that would be affected by changes to its shareholding structure, amid talks with Abu Dhabi energy firm TAQA of a potential full takeover of Naturgy.
Serbia inks €2.7bn energy deals with Chinese firms
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic announced on May 9 that two major deals, with a total value of around €2.7bn, were signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Serbia earlier this week.
Estonian government puts new oil shale mining permit procedures on hold until end of 2025
The Estonian government has approved amendments to the Earth's Crust Act, suspending the procedures for new oil shale mining permits until the end of 2025, when the Climate Act will be drafted.
EU turning a blind eye to Russian LNG flowing through its terminals
Europe has been turning a blind eye to a fifth of Russia’s LNG output that is flowing through EU ports, either to be consumed by member states or sent on to customers around the world, in what is a lucrative trade for the Kremlin.

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