A pipeline to convey gas to Ukraine through Slovakia could be ready for draining at full capacity as of September, according to the manager of Slovakia's pipeline operator, which would facilitate the supply of some gas if Russia halts supplies.
read more... 20/05/2014
The tension between Russia and Ukraine would not threaten the huge Yamal LNG project in Russia, even though the company deals with several financing problems and access to some materials under embargo, according to the statement made by French oil major Total on Friday.
read more... 19/05/2014
The European Commission is thinking about a suggestion to double the quantity of gas EU member states must keep in storage as part of strategies to enhance supply security due to the Ukraine crisis, as stated by Europe's energy chief on Friday.
read more... 19/05/2014
Prime ministers from central European countries on Thursday supported Polish intentions for close energy collaboration and consented to sketch united crisis management strategies in case of a natural gas cut by Russia in the coming months.
read more... 16/05/2014
Gazprom's South Stream pipeline project has been saved by Austria last month in order to bring its own gas from the Black Sea, according to a source. This would be the first time the Russian gas exporter has consented to a rival’s gas access to its pipelines.
read more... 15/05/2014