Nord Stream, the Kremlin suspects a foreign state
Following the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Kremlin suspects "the involvement" of a foreign state but does not name a particular country.
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Nord Stream, NATO denounces “irresponsible” actions
NATO on Thursday denounced "deliberate, reckless and irresponsible" acts of sabotage committed against the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Nord Stream, NATO denounces “deliberate” acts of sabotage
Following the explosions, NATO denounced "deliberate" acts of sabotage against the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Moscow accuses a foreign state.
Nord Stream, too early to talk about Sabotage?
Sabotage is the preferred explanation for the Nord Stream leaks. The United States is calming the game. They are waiting...
Nord Stream, 4th leak identified
In the Baltic Sea, a fourth leak has been identified above the Nord Stream gas pipelines targeted by alleged sabotage.
After Nord Stream, Norway Fears Sabotage
After Nord Stream, Norway fears sabotage. Europe's largest gas supplier is strengthening security around its oil and gas facilities.
Nord Stream, the Hypothesis of Sabotage
After two explosions affecting Nord Stream, the theory of sabotage is favored and the hypotheses are multiplying.
Biden must say whether the US is behind the Nord Stream leaks
Russian diplomatic spokeswoman asks Biden to say whether the US is behind the Nord Stream leaks.
Nord Stream: “Stupid and Absurd” to suspect Russia
According to the Kremlin, it is "stupid and absurd" to suspect Russia of being behind the massive leaks detected after...
Nord Stream, an inspection in “one to two weeks
The inspection of the Nord Stream pipelines that were deliberately damaged by explosions will not be possible for one to...
Nord Stream Leaks: EU Promises “Firmest Response” to “Sabotage
The Nord Stream pipelines were both hit by spectacular leaks preceded by underwater explosions.
Germany moves closer to the Gulf
Germany, hard hit by the energy crisis, is looking for alternatives to Russian gas. It is looking to Saudi Arabia,...
Tougher European Sanctions
The EU is considering a tightening of European sanctions against Russia. These would be "economic and individual" measures. The 27...
Russian oil cap, a risky bet?
Moscow, despite Western sanctions, continues to export its hydrocarbons. Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has earned...
Towards a “Winter of Grumbling”?
At the opening of the UN General Assembly, the UN Secretary General warns against a "winter of discontent".
Cyprus and Israel Progress
Cyprus and Israel intend to resolve a dispute over the exploitation of a natural gas reservoir between the two countries'...
Olaf Scholz goes to Saudi Arabia
The German Chancellor will visit the 3 Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia. The energy issue will be at the heart...
Nord Stream 2, Solution to the Energy Crisis?
Vladimir Putin accuses Europe of being the cause of the energy crisis. He then recalls that Nord Stream 2, whose...
IAEA Sees Positive Signs for Zaporijjia
The IAEA sees positive signs for the safety zone around Zaporijjia. However, the situation remains "precarious".
Erdogan Reacts to Sanctions Against Moscow
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reacts to Western sanctions targeting Moscow. According to him, Europe should have expected such a...
Putin Threatens the West
Putin threatens the West. Russia will no longer deliver oil or gas to countries that would cap the price of...
Algeria, a “reliable” partner of Europe
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, praises Algeria. He describes the country as a "reliable" partner of Europe.
Thinking the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in terms of the energy issue
More than six months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war continues. Since then, the world is facing an...
Macron to meet with Scholz
Emmanuel Macron will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They will discuss the energy crisis.
IAEA Experts Arrived in Zaporijjia
IAEA experts have arrived at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. It has been at the heart of the...
IAEA on its way to Zaporijjia
Affected by the fighting, the nuclear power plant in Zaporijjia is at the heart of the debate. The IAEA goes...
Hungary wants to import more Russian gas
Hungary is negotiating with Moscow to increase its supply of Russian gas, while the EU is looking for alternatives.
Spain, future Energy Hub in Europe?
Madrid wants to become a major player in green hydrogen. The country is therefore pushing for the construction of Midcat,...
Increase in Algerian Gas Deliveries?
Following Emmanuel Macron's visit to Algeria, announcements regarding increased Algerian gas deliveries to France are expected.
G7 “Deeply Concerned” by Zaporijjia
The G7 countries are "deeply concerned" about the risks at the Zaporrijia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Pedro Sánchez will go to Germany
The Spanish Prime Minister will visit Germany. Both countries advocate for the construction of the Midcat.
No, TotalEnergies does not supply the Russian Army
Accused of participating in the war in Ukraine by supplying the Russian army, TotalEnergies denies this. The group denounces a...
TotalEnergy Would Have Supplied the Russian Army
A publication of the newspaper Le Monde accuses TotalEnergies of having links with the Russian army. The French group firmly...
TotalEnergies’ Russian Partner Denies
Novatek, TotalEnergies' Russian partner, denies accusations that the gas produced by their joint venture fuels Russian warplanes.
Jordan supplies the West Bank
Jordan wants to expand its electricity supplies to the West Bank to promote its independence from Israel. Jordan would also...
Israel concerned about Iranian nuclear talks
Israel is trying to convince the West not to renew the agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Germany moves closer to Canada
As the energy crisis continues, Germany is looking for alternatives to Russian gas. Thus, Olaf Scholz is in Montreal. Germany...
Algeria Benefits from the Energy Crisis
While the energy crisis has a serious impact on Europe, Algeria intends to benefit from it. In fact, the profits...
Kosovo Ends Power Outages
Kosovo announces end to power cuts. The country found an agreement with Albania, allowing it to ensure its supply.
A gas pipeline linking the Iberian Peninsula and Central Europe
The Spanish and Portuguese governments strongly support the idea of a gas pipeline linking them to Central Europe.
The United States sanctions China
As the Iranian nuclear dialogue resumes, the United States announces sanctions on six companies that have traded with Iran. Among...
Lebanese Hezbollah raises its voice against Israel
Lebanese Hezbollah raises its voice against Israel as tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean escalate.
Putin and Erdogan strengthen their Cooperation
Putin and Erdogan met in Russia, in Sochi. The two presidents intend to strengthen economic and energy cooperation between Russia...
EU Gas Stocks on Track
The European Union's gas stocks are on track to meet the new targets set for November 1, 2022.
Nord Stream Turbine back in Russia?
At the heart of the debate, the Nord Stream turbine is planned to be sent to Russia. While Germany accuses...
Nord Stream 1, the story of a delayed turbine
Since June, the flow of gas through Nord Stream 1 has been significantly reduced, which has caused concern in Europe....
Macron receives MBS at the Élysée Palace
Emmanuel Macron receives MBS, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, at the Élysée Palace. In a context of energy crisis, France...
A Possible Agreement between Israel and Lebanon?
The U.S. mediator says he remains "optimistic" that an agreement can be reached between Lebanon and Israel to delineate their...
Russia suspends gas deliveries to Latvia
Russian gas giant Gazprom has announced that it has suspended gas deliveries to Latvia, amid Russian-Western tensions over the conflict...
Europe Trapped by its Dependence on Moscow
Europe is suffering from soaring gas and oil prices and its energy dependence on Moscow.
Peter Szijjarto expected in Moscow to negotiate gas
The head of Hungarian diplomacy Peter Szijjarto is going to Moscow to discuss new gas deliveries,
Russian gas delivered to Europe
Russia has partially reopened the gas tap by restarting the Nord Stream pipeline, without removing the uncertainty about the continuation...
Lisbon does not support the Brussels Proposal
Portugal does not support the 15% reduction in gas consumption sought by Brussels to avoid supply disruptions
Washington launches a procedure against Mexico City
The United States launches a dispute procedure against Mexico under the AEUM. According to Washington, Mexico would have favored its...
The EU reduces its Gas Consumption
In the midst of an energy crisis, the EU intends to reduce its gas consumption by 15%. Thus, it hopes...
Vladimir Putin accuses Canada
Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Canada of delaying the return of a German Nord Stream 1 turbine. According to him,...
Agreement between Total and ADNOC
France and the United Arab Emirates strengthen their energy partnership with an agreement between TotalEnergies and Abu Dhabi National Oil...
Countdown to Nord Stream
The countdown is on for Europeans who are eagerly awaiting the return of Nord Stream maintenance scheduled for July 21.
Risk of energy rationing in Europe
As supplies in Europe diminish, fears of energy rationing in Europe are accelerating.
France cooperates with the United Arab Emirates
As part of the visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates, France announces the signing of a new...
Russia and Iran strengthen their Cooperation
Iran and Russia, two countries under Western sanctions, have pledged to strengthen their cooperation, particularly in the oil and gas...
Putin assures that Gazprom will fulfill its obligations
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured on Tuesday that the gas giant Gazprom would fully meet its obligations to its suppliers,
Towards an Easing of Sanctions against Russia?
In order to ensure oil security, Janet Yellen proposes a cap on the price of Russian oil. for a reduction...
Ukranians Oppose Canadian Decision
The Ukrainian President warned the Canadian Prime Minister that the Ukrainians would never accept the Canadian decision to send back...
The President of the Emirates in France
Mohamed ben Zayed arrived in France for a visit focused on energy in a context of high oil prices.
Hungary/Romania Gas Talks
Very dependent on Russian gas, Hungary is discussing with Romania to increase the capacity of the gas pipeline between the...
Min Aung Hlaing in Russia to talk about Nuclear Energy
The head of the Burmese junta made a surprise visit to Russia on Tuesday, where he was to meet with...
Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia for more oil
Joe Biden visits Saudi Arabia for the first time as U.S. president, hoping to convince Riyadh to bring more oil...
Canadian Ambassador summoned to Kiev
In Kiev, the Canadian ambassador was summoned after the return of turbines for Nord Stream was deemed "unacceptable".
Dispute between Berlin and Kiev: the turbines will go to Germany.
Canada has decided to return turbines for the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany to ease the energy crisis with Russia.
EU invests to reduce Russian influence
To counter Russian influence in Tajikistan and Central Asia, the EU could invest in the world's highest dam.
Death of the outgoing Secretary General of Opec
Mohammed Barkindo, outgoing Secretary General of Opec and former employee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has died.
Macron and Lapid ready to “work together
The French President and the Israeli Prime Minister are ready to work together to contain Iran. The objective is also...
Pegas, Russian oil tanker, is heading to Athens
Pegas, a Russian tanker with Iranian oil seized in Greece in April, is en route to the port of Piraeus...
Ukraine exports electricity
According to Zelensky, Ukraine begins to export electricity "significantly" to the European Union.
Israel and Lebanon: What are the Gas Issues?
On Sunday 05 June 2022, an FPSO Energean vessel entered the maritime area disputed by Lebanon and Israel, provoking a...
ECT: Green opposition to the Reform
On June 24, members of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) reached a tentative agreement to reform the treaty. This "agreement...
Towards a Cap on Russian Oil Prices?
Western leaders want to apply more measures against Russian oil. Despite the Ukrainian conflict, demand for Russian oil remains very...
France calls for more oil production
France called on Monday for oil-producing countries to increase their production "in an exceptional manner" and pleaded for a "diversification...
Controlling the price of Russian oil, a complex mechanism
Capping Russian oil prices at the global level, according to an idea put forward by Washington at the G7 summit,...
Zelensky asks to “limit Russian oil prices
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the G7 on Monday to strengthen sanctions against Russia "by limiting the price of oil"...
Energy Crisis Tests G7 Determination
Forced to wean themselves off Russian gas, the G7 industrial powers are under pressure to meet their climate commitments. Germany,...
Japan: Compromise with the EU on Russian Sanctions ?
Japan asks the EU for an exception in the sanctions on Russian oil. It is the Sakhalin region transportation part...
Disagreements over the Nile Dam
The Ethiopian government on Thursday called on the European Union (EU) to "review" its recent "biased" position in favor of...
With well-stocked gas reserves, France could do without Russian gas
France says it is in a more "favorable" situation than its neighbors. It relies in part on gas stocks being...
The Gas Battle between Moscow and the West
Nord Stream 2 at a standstill On February 22, 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the suspension of the Nord...
Russian gas: Berlin denounces Moscow
The decrease in Russian gas deliveries to Europe is, according to Berlin, an "attack" to "sow chaos".
Shunned by the West, Russian oil floods China
China sharply increased its imports of Russian oil in May, according to official figures released on Monday, helping Moscow counteract...
Ukraine and Climate: what energy future?
The energy crisis linked in part to the Ukrainian conflict is forcing leaders to reflect on their energy future. The...
ENI: Italy accuses Russia of limiting gas delivery
The company ENI received yesterday only 65% of its gas order from Gazprom. Mario Draghi blames political pressure from Russia....
Venezuela increases its Cooperation with Iran
Cooperation is intensifying between Iran and Venezuela on oil. The Iran-built Yoraco tanker plans to leave the Middle Eastern country...
Gas cuts: Draghi blames Gazprom
The head of the Italian government Mario Draghi accused Thursday in Kiev Gazprom of "lies". The accusation comes after two...
Washington sanctions Iranian Petrochemicals
The United States on Thursday imposed economic sanctions on a network of Iranian petrochemical producers, as well as front companies...
Spain-Algeria: Concerns about Gas Relations
While the world's eyes are focused on the situation in Ukraine and the resulting energy difficulties for the EU, another...
Lebanon proposes a water sharing plan to Israel
Lebanon sent Tuesday to the American mediator visiting Beirut a new proposal for the delimitation of maritime borders with Israel,...
Japan turns to Emirati Hydrogen
Japan and the United Arab Emirates are jointly evaluating the development of a commercial clean hydrogen supply chain. The goal...
European leaders arrived in Israel
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi arrived in Israel on...
Russia: Are the Sanctions effective?
As sanctions against Russia multiply, energy experts are calling for a reconfiguration. In their view, current sanctions are stifling export...
Spain wants to defend its interests against Algeria
Algeria's declaration to suspend all trade except for gas between itself and Spain is a shock. It comes after the...
European leaders in Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi are due to travel to Jerusalem on...
