Europe
SUBLIME Energie inaugurates world's first system capable of liquefying biogas into a renewable fuel
SUBLIME Energie has inaugurated in Plélo (Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France) its demonstrator “Charlie,” the world’s first system capable of liquefying biogas directly on the farm. For the first time, on-farm anaerobic digestion can produce a renewable fuel without relying on gas grid infrastructure. ..
U.S. remains Spain's top gas source but Russian shipments increase
The U.S. accounted for 11,938 GWh, or 31.7% of the total, followed by Algeria with 10,262 GWh, or 30.2%. Russian imports surged to 9,807 GWh, representing 26.1% of the total, more than double the 4,393 gigawatt-hours imported a year earlier.
DTEK, Baker Hughes sign MoU to develop Ukraine's gas production and strengthen energy security
Ukraine holds approximately 1.1 Tm3 of proven natural gas reserves, making it the second-largest reserve holder in Europe.
Ukraine plans to boost gas reserves ahead of next winter
Ukraine had about 13.2 Bm3 of gas in storage facilities before the start of the previous heating season in October 2025.
Middle East conflict tightens LNG supply crucial for European gas stock refill
The conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that normally carries about a fifth of global LNG supplies, to most ships, resulting in a tighter supply outlook and higher gas prices.
Russia's Yamal LNG sends first cargo to China since November
Yamal LNG, controlled by Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has sent its first cargo to China since last November, LSEG data showed on Tuesday, weeks before the gradual enforcement of Europe's ban on Russian LNG imports. The project, located on the Yamal peninsula in the Arcti..
Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany’s largest land-based import terminal
Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029.
Astana continuing negotiations on possibility of building gas pipeline from Russia to China through Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Energy Ministry is continuing its dialogue regarding the construction of a transit gas pipeline from Russia to China, the ministry told Interfax. "Issues of developing gas transport routes, including the Russia-Kazakhstan-China direction, are being studied. Interaction with interested pa..
Russian LNG producer Novatek sets up company to build vessels
Western sanctions imposed in 2022 significantly limited the availability for Russia of ice-class tankers to transport LNG cargos.
Ukraine seeks more LNG and diesel from Greece
Ukraine is already receiving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Greece through the Vertical Corridor, but its share of total imports remains small.
Egypt and Cyprus sign framework agreement for cooperation on gas
A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency said that the non-binding agreement will be a base upon which the two countries can negotiate more agreements for the exploitation of Cyprus' reserves.
Russia's options to reroute LNG from Europe limited by high shipping costs, contract structure
Russia, facing a European ban on Russian LNG imports on short-term contracts from April 25 and on long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, could look elsewhere for customers seeking to access LNG supplies.
Italy hopes to receive more gas from Algeria, Meloni says
Last week Italy's energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said Rome was talking to several countries, including Algeria, to secure additional gas supplies that would make up for the lost deliveries from Qatar.
Hungary moves to restrict gas supplies to Ukraine
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday that Hungary would gradually stop sending natural gas to Ukraine until oil flows resume to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline.
EU urges countries to start filling gas storage early amid Iran war
In a closed-door meeting, the Commission repeated that there is no immediate threat to EU gas supply but encouraged governments to act to counter soaring prices.
Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders are outliers in the EU for maintaining relations with Moscow, blame Kyiv for an outage on the Druzhba oil pipeline that supplies their refineries with Russian crude pumped through Ukraine.
Dutch gas storage levels hit lowest level in years
Supply cuts linked to the war in the Middle East and the soaring prices they have triggered make it "uncertain" whether market participants will bring stores to required levels by November.
Update: Libya's coast guard tows damaged Russian LNG tanker away from its shores
The Russian-flagged Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG from the Arctic port of Murmansk, has been adrift since early March, when Russia’s Transport Ministry said it was hit by Ukrainian naval drones.
Russia's Novatek strikes a preliminary deal on LNG supply to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned this month that Russia could stop gas supplies to Europe with immediate effect and seek longer‑term commitments elsewhere.
Damaged Russian tanker days away from Libyan shores, Italian official says
A damaged Russian LNG tanker that has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for more than two weeks, risking a major ecological disaster, is four to six days from Libya’s shores.
Poland seeks offers for new LNG terminal to decide on second vessel
Gaz-System is building a liquefied natural gas terminal in the Polish port with a regasification capacity of 6.1 Bm3y of gas.
Ukraine starts building gas reserves for winter as Russian strikes hurt output
Since last autumn, Russia has been attacking the Ukrainian power grid nearly daily, targeting both power stations and gas fields, most of which are located in frontline regions.
Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says
The most significant current risk is the potential release of gas, although no leaks have been detected so far.
Qatar offloads five LNG slots at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for April
Qatar, the world's second-largest exporter of LNG, announced a production halt at its 77-metric MMtpy facility earlier this month and declared force majeure on LNG shipments because of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Pure DC and AVK deploy Europe's first data center microgrid
Pure Data Centers Group (Pure DC) has announced the launch of Europe's first, large-scale, 110 MW onsite microgrid, developed to support early–phase site operational resilience.
Equinor has no spare oil and gas capacity, CEO says
The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East have disrupted around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply along the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for Gulf state exports.
Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean
Russia's transport ministry said the Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG from the Arctic port of Murmansk, was attacked last week by Ukrainian naval drones launched from the Libyan coast. Kyiv has not claimed responsibility.
China receives eighth LNG cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 this year
Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has delivered its eighth cargo this year to China, LSEG data showed on Friday, days after a liquefied natural gas carrier from the project caught fire and was left drifting in the Mediterranean.
Is Europe's gas demand recovery derailed or just dented by Iran crisis?
To help analysts and industries grappling with this issue, here are some key data points and trends on Europe's gas use by utilities and industry that may provide useful guideposts on the region's true demand potential.
Czechs discussing 1.5 Bm3 LNG deal with U.S.
Negotiations are underway with the three largest gas suppliers who operate terminals in the U.S.
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- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
