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EU ban on Russian LNG could backfire
Momentum is building behind calls for the EU to impose a ban on Russian LNG, even though doing so could make it harder for the bloc to stock up on gas supplies before next winter.
Italy clears sale of Lukoil refinery in Sicily
The Italian government has given the green light for the sale of the oil refinery on the island of Sicily owned by Russia’s Lukoil to G.O.I. Energy, TASS reported on April 12. The deal is subject to strict conditions.
The Hague’s Arbitration Tribunal orders Russia to pay Naftogaz $5bn compensation for loss of Crimean assets
The Hague’s Arbitration Tribunal has ordered Russia to pay Ukraine’s state-owned natural gas champion $5bn in compensation for losses caused by Moscow’s seizure of Naftogaz’s Crimean assets during the annexation of the peninsula in 2014.
Novatek purchases 27.5% stake in Sakhalin Energy for $1.1bn
The Russian government has approved the sale of a 27.5% stake in Sakhalin Energy to Novatek, the largest independent natural gas producer in Russia.
Naftogaz bond investors reject sweetened debt-restructuring deal
Bondholders of Ukraine's state-owned gas champion Naftogaz have rejected a sweetened debt restructuring deal following the company’s default on its obligation under government orders, the company said on April 12.
Moldova’s natural gas consumption down 57% y/y in March
Moldova’s natural gas consumption (not including separatist region Transnistria) decreased by 57% year on year to 64.7mn cubic metres in March, head of Moldovagaz Vadim Ceban announced.
Astana court sentences opposition politician to 15 days in jail for supporting Zhanaozen protests
Iran begins importing fuel from Russia
Russia has commenced fuel exports to Iran by rail this year for the first time, after traditional buyers opted to avoid trade with Moscow. Iran and Russia, both under Western sanctions, are forging closer ties to support their economies.
Kazakhstan to increase fuel prices to head off shortages
Police break up oil worker demo in Astana
More than 80 detained as authorities disperse protest mounted by group who travelled to capital from volatile town of Zhanaozen.
Kazakhstan replaces energy minister amid fuel shortage fears
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed a new energy minister, Almasadam Satkaliyev, who formerly served as chairman of national welfare fund Samruk-Kazyna.
Novatek seeks tax cuts for LNG projects
Russia’s Novatek has requested that the government grant its Yamal LNG project further deferral of additional profit tax for 2022 and also cut its rate.
Turkey prepares gas hub legal groundwork
Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Donmez says work to amend the country's legislation and prepare for Russia’s gas hub project has begun.
Lukoil delays development of Baltic oilfield
Russia’s Lukoil has postponed the planned development of the D33 oilfield in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Kaliningrad by a year until 2025, the company’s local division reported on April 10.
Tatneft snaps up Turkish filling chain
Tatneft has bought a chain of over 570 gas filling stations in Turkey for $320mn, representing a rare acquisition for the Russian oil company abroad in the last year.
SOFAZ income from 1Q23 oil and gas sales up 21%
With Moldova deal, Greece begins to fulfil role as regional gas logistics hub
Greece and Moldova have signed an agreement whereby Moldova will in future be supplied with gas transiting Greece and the Balkans.
Ruble slumps amid reports Shell to get over $1bn for Sakhalin LNG stake
Reports that Shell is on track to convert and repatriate more than $1bn in ruble earnings from the sale of its stake in the Sakhalin LNG project has pushed the Russian currency to its lowest level in a year.
Turkmenistan: Going to the Arkadags
Cargo traffic from Russia doubles, electricity export plans, and the former president gets even more megalomaniacal. Eurasianet’s weekly briefing.
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