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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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Germany to raise gas storage tariff from January 1
The tariff charged for accessing Germany's underground gas storage facilities will increase by a fifth from January 1, following a decision to exempt foreign buyers from the levy.
Germany presses on with $18bn gas-fired power plan
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck moved forward on November 22 that will provide some €17bn in subsidies over the next nearly two decades for “hydrogen-ready” natural gas-fired power plants.
Russian gas flow through Ukraine continues to be stable
Russian natural gas flow to Europe via Ukraine remained stable on November 27, despite Gazprom cutting off supply to Austria’s OMV over non-payment earlier this month.
Turkey seeks US waiver from Gazprombank sanctions
Turkey is seeking a waiver from US sanctions on Russia’s state bank Gazprombank, which plays a critical role in facilitating payments for Russian natural gas supplies.
Turkey warns US sanctions on Gazprombank could jeopardise its energy security, seeks exemption
ExxonMobil plans new wells offshore Cyprus from January 2025
US major ExxonMobil and its partner Qatar Energy are planning to drill two wells offshore Cyprus beginning in January. The results of the wells may determine the island’s future as an energy producer.
Kazakhstan plans construction of fourth oil refinery to meet light oil products demand
Serbia seeks Russian support for Druzhba oil spur
Russian oil pipeline operator Transneft announced on November 21 it had signed a memorandum of co-operation with Serbia’s Transnafta Pancevo.
EurOil: TotalEnergies steps up efforts to tackle methane emissions
Kazakh state-run oil producer announces plans to boost oil supplies to Germany by additional 100,000-150,000 tonnes
Czechia won’t pursue prolonging EU exemption on Russian oil imports ban
But neighbouring Hungary and Slovakia, which have made less effort to diversify their oil supplies, want exemption to be prolonged.
North Macedonia’s Rapid Build submits lowest bid for gas interconnector project
The North Macedonia’s company Rapid Build has offered the lowest bid of €59.9mn for the construction of the natural gas interconnector with Greece, making its offer pivotal in the selection of the contractor
Gazprombank sanctions will cause Europe gas payment problems
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s Gazprombank that could make it impossible for Russia’s European customers still importing Russian gas to pay for it.
Report says Azerbaijan’s SOCAR in talks on selling Turkish gas distribution business
Serbia, Russia sign memorandum to build joint oil infrastructure
Concerns over potential disruptions due to sanctions have spurred Serbia to seek alternative gas supply routes.
MOL seeks EU money for ending reliance on Russian oil by 2026
North Macedonia expects to sign gas interconnector contracts with Greece by year-end
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has expressed confidence that contracts for the construction of a natural gas interconnector with Greece will be signed by the end of 2024, with on-ground work set to begin in the spring of 2025.
Russian gas imports to Czechia spike in November
Romgaz lists €500mn bond on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Bond issue is part of Romgaz’s strategy to raise €1.5bn for projects including the Neptun Deep offshore gas field.
Turkey revives plans to sell minority stakes in energy players TPAO and Botas to national investors
Equinor reports new oil, gas find near Norway's Troll field
Equinor has reported a new oil and gas discovery in the North Sea off the coast of Norway, with estimated reserves of between 13 and 28mn barrels of oil equivalent.
TotalEnergies steps up efforts to tackle methane emissions
TotalEnergies announced on November 14 it would intensify its efforts to monitor and reduce methane emissions, aiming for near-zero emissions across all its operated upstream sites by 2030.
Swiss trading house Trafigura reportedly on hunt for $500mn in Mongolia following mass fuel fraud scheme
Gasum expands biogas operations with new Danish acquisition
Finland’s Gasum has expanded its biogas operations further with the purchase of Danish producer Hærup Biogas.

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