General – Ukraine
Yesterday, the Ukrainian electricity grid has been synchronised with the EU electricity grid.
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Can Europe completely cut its reliance on Russian energy supplies?
General – Energy Supply
In an interview with BBC Arabic, Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, discussed to what extent Europe can decrease its reliance on Russian energy supplies amidst the conflict in Ukraine.
[Read more…] about Can Europe completely cut its reliance on Russian energy supplies?Shell says sorry for purchase Russian crude oil last week
General – Russia/Ukraine
Shell today announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a phased manner, aligned with new government guidance.
[Read more…] about Shell says sorry for purchase Russian crude oil last weekLukoil calls for an end to Putin’s war
Fossil Energy – Russia/Ukraine
Lukoil, which produces more than 2% of the world’s crude oil and employs over 100,000 people, has called for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
[Read more…] about Lukoil calls for an end to Putin’s warTen points to cut natural gas imports from Russia – revolutionary or not?
General – Russia/Ukraine
The European Union could reduce its imports of Russian natural gas by more than one-third within a year through a combination of measures that would be consistent with the European Green Deal and support energy security and affordability, new IEA analysis shows.
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General – Russia/Ukraine
In the wake of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, the operators of the Baltic transmission systems – Augstsprieguma tīkls of Latvia, Litgrid of Lithuania, and Elering of Estonia – have agreed to limit the total capacity of electricity imports from Russia.
[Read more…] about Baltic transmission system operators reduce energy imports from RussiaWintershall Dea writes off financing of Nord Stream 2
General – Russia/Ukraine
Wintershall Dea AG’s Management Board has decided not to advance or implement any additional gas and oil production projects in Russia and to write off its financing of Nord Stream 2 totalling around 1 billion euros.
[Read more…] about Wintershall Dea writes off financing of Nord Stream 2Aggreko to exit Russia
General – Russia/Ukraine
Power rental giant Aggreko is to sell its Eurasian business, which is mainly in Russia.
[Read more…] about Aggreko to exit RussiaIEA releases 60 million barrels of oil available from emergency reserves
General – IEA
The 31 Member Countries of the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
[Read more…] about IEA releases 60 million barrels of oil available from emergency reservesTotalEnergies publishes statement about war in Ukraine
General – Russia/Ukraine
TotalEnergies also condemns Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, which has tragic consequences for the population and threatens Europe.
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