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Can China Compensate Russia’s Losses on the European Gas Market?

Power of Siberia 2 would Gazprom dangerously dependent on one buyer, which will be able to demand changes to terms in the future.

Russia Increases Seaborne Coal Exports in 2023 – Kommersant

Russia shipped 69.9 million metric tons of coal from ports in January-April, or 18.3% more than the same period last year.

Russian Gas Production Down 10% in 2023

Rerouted supplies to China have so far proved unable to compete with pre-war exports to the European Union.

Ukraine's Naftogaz Announces $5 Bln Lawsuit Win Against Russia

A tribunal has ordered Russia to compensate the Ukrainian energy giant for the seizure of its Crimean assets.

Russia Says OPEC+ Oil Production Cuts 'In Interests' of Energy Markets

The bloc of countries called the decision a "precautionary" move aimed at stabilizing global markets.

Russia Sets Gasoline Export Record With Rerouted Supplies

Russian gasoline exports have averaged 193,250 barrels per day since December 2022, business daily Vedomosti reported Thursday.

Pivot to Beijing

Russia Reports Record Gas Supplies to China via Siberian Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom announced a record level of daily gas volume supplied to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline on Tuesday.

Russian Uranium Delivery to France 'Scandalous' – Greenpeace

Greenpeace said the delivery confirmed France's dependence on the Russian nuclear industry, which is not covered by sanctions.

pipeline sabotage

U.S. Intelligence Concludes 'Pro-Ukraine Group' Behind Nord Stream Attack

New evidence suggests a "pro-Ukrainian group" was responsible for the Nord Stream pipeline attack last year, according to the New York Times.

Russian Gas Exports Sink by 25% Despite Rise in Oil Sales

The European Union, once the largest buyer of Russian gas, drastically reduced its imports last year.

Uzbekistan to Import Russian Gas for First Time Amid Energy Crisis

Uzbekistan will import natural gas from Russia for the first time ever as the Central Asian country faces an energy crisis, the authorities in Tashkent...

opinion Angelina Davydova

How Russia’s War Is Impacting the Global Environmental Agenda

The impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on biodiversity and the climate was not part of the official agenda at two recent major UN environmental...

declining volumes

Russian Gas Exports Outside Ex-Soviet States Fell 45.5% in 2022

Russian gas exports to countries outside a group of former Soviet republics plunged by 45.5% in 2022, figures from gas giant Gazprom showed Monday. Gazprom...

'super volatility'

Gazprom Exports to Europe Nearly Halve in 2022

Russian energy giant Gazprom’s gas exports to Europe nearly halved in 2022, according to calculations based on company data published on Wednesday...

surviving winter

Rural Russians Face Hardship as Prices for Firewood Spike

While Russian state propaganda has for weeks been portraying Europeans freezing in their own homes as a result of the EU's collective decision to boycott...

'welcomed decision'

TotalEnergies Exits Russian Gas Firm's Board, Takes $3.7Bln Hit

French energy group TotalEnergies said Friday it was withdrawing from the board of Russian gas giant Novatek and taking a $3.7 billion hit in the wake...

restricting revenue

Russian Oil Price Cap Put to the Test

The price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia came into force on Monday. It aims to restrict Russia's revenue as punishment for its invasion...

'analyzing' the move

Russia Denounces Oil Price Cap Agreed by EU, G7

Russia on Saturday denounced a $60 price cap on its oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, even as Ukraine suggested it was not tough enough and...

devastated infrastructure

Ukraine Urges Allies to Speed Up Support for Winter of War

Ukraine urged NATO members Tuesday to speed up weapons deliveries and help restore its shattered power grid, as Western allies vowed to bolster support...

Russia Unveils Nuclear Icebreaker in Push For Arctic Dominance

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy...

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