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Gazprom Invited to Recover Object Found Near Nord Stream Pipeline

Experts believe the object could be a signal antenna used to activate explosives in one part of the pipeline.

Putin Warns of Efforts to 'Hinder' Gazprom's Work

President Vladimir Putin lashed out Friday against "direct attempts" to hinder the work of Russian gas giant Gazprom, at the center of deteriorating ties...

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...

'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...

Gazprom CEO Admits 'Difficult' Year for Russian Energy Giant

The head of Gazprom admitted on Wednesday that the Russian energy giant had experienced a challenging year as the company sought new markets following...

Gazprom Wins Appeal Against 6.2 Billion Euro Polish Fine

A Polish court on Monday overturned a decision by Poland's anti-monopoly watchdog to impose a 6.2 billion euro ($6.3 billion) fine against Russian gas...

Fourth Billionaire Renounces Russian Citizenship Over Ukraine

The Russian-born co-founder and CEO of British digital bank Revolut has become the fourth billionaire to renounce his Russian citizenship, The Telegraph...

problem resolved

Russia to Resume Gas Deliveries to Italy – Gazprom

Russia will resume gas deliveries to Italy after suspending them due to a transport problem in Austria, Russian energy giant Gazprom said in a statement...

'turbine problems'

Nordstream Gas Pipeline to Germany Shut Indefinitely — Gazprom

Deliveries via the pipeline which runs under the Baltic Sea had been due to resume on Saturday.

Start-stop rigamarole

Gazprom Halts Pipeline Gas Flow in New Jitters for Europe

Europe has been on edge over soaring energy prices as Russia curbed its gas deliveries in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

Gazprom Says Sanctions Make Gas Turbine Delivery ‘Impossible’

European countries suspect Moscow is looking for an excuse to delay the turbine's return to Russia.

energy standoff

Scholz Opens Door To Extend Nuclear as Russia Squeezes Gas Supply

Scholz said Moscow's move to limit supplies sent a "difficult message" by creating doubt over Russia's commitment to its agreements.

Ukraine Calls Europe to Action as Russia Slashes Gas

The cuts mean Gazprom will be delivering gas to Europe at only about 20% of the pipeline's capacity.

Russia Resumes Critical Gas Supplies to Europe via Nord Stream

The German government had feared that Moscow would not reopen the pipeline after the scheduled work.

Absent Turbine a Russian ‘Excuse’ to Cap Gas Flows – Germany

Germany accused Russia of using the absence of a turbine as an "excuse" to limit gas deliveries via a key pipeline due to go back online this week.

Gazprom Tells German Clients Gas Cuts Are 'Force Majeure'

The move adds to fears about further disruptions in gas supplies to Europe.

around the world

Canada Returns Repaired Siemens Turbine to Russia – Kommersant

The turbine was loaded onto a plane to Germany on Sunday to speed up its arrival.

Gazprom Asks Siemens for Turbine Repaired in Canada

Russian energy giant asked Siemens to return a turbine it has repaired in Canada to ensure the work of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

Energy security

Putin Replaces Sakhalin-2 Energy Project Operator With New Domestic Entity

Japan has warned against its interests in the project being "undermined."

State Firms Gazprom, Sberbank Opt Out of Dividend Payout

Shares tumbled at both companies, which had previously predicted record payouts.

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