Thursday, September 18, 2025

European Union News

Poland Urges EU Members to End Russian Oil Imports by 2026

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Poland has urged European Union member states that are still buying Russian energy to end those imports by the end of 2026 and will offer them help towards that effort, Energy Minister…

Nayara Energy Increases Fuel Sales to HPCL after EU Sanctions

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India's Nayara Energy has raised fuel sales to state retailer Hindustan Petroleum Corp after the Russia-backed refiner's exports were hit by European Union sanctions, a government source said on Tuesday.Since the imposition o

German gas storage is at 75%, but operators are keeping an eye on the winter supply

The German gas storage capacity has been filled to the minimum level required by the European Union for November 1 but INES, a national operator's group, says that it will continue…

Sanctioned Russian Oil Vessel Switches to Indian Port after Adani Group Ban

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Sanctioned vessel Noble Walker carrying Russian oil has changed course to India's Vadinar port after the country's Adani Group banned entry of blacklisted ships at its Mundra port,…

Oil Prices Rise by Nearly 2% After Drone Strike on Russian Terminal

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Oil prices rose by nearly 2% on Friday after a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian port suspended loadings, outweighing pressure from oversupply concerns and weaker U.S. demand risks.The…

US energy chief: EU could stop buying Russian gas in a year

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary, said on Friday that the European Union can replace Russian gas with U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas within 6-12 months. The United States has communicated…

US energy chief: EU could stop buying Russian gas in a year

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary, said on Friday that the European Union can replace Russian gas with U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas within 6-12 months. The United States has communicated…

US Energy Secretary downplays climate risk as Washington seeks EU Gas Deals

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, downplayed climate change risks on Thursday as he promoted Washington’s return to a “commonsense policy” while the Trump Administration worked…

EU Targets Power Grid Bottlenecks to Lower Prices, Improve Security

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The European Union will prioritise fixing eight power grid bottlenecks, the Commission President said on Wednesday, in an effort to lower the bloc's uncompetitive energy prices and…

Exxon expects EU to sign long-term US gas deals, FT reports

The Financial Times reported that ExxonMobil expected the European Union would sign multi-decade contracts for U.S. natural gas as part of its pledge to purchase billions of dollars in American energy.

Shell Signs 10-year Gas Supply Deal with MVM CEEnergy

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Oil and gas major Shell signed a 10-year natural gas deal with Hungary's MVM CEEnergy on Tuesday, in a move designed to strengthen its presence in central and eastern Europe.Shell,…

Italy, US to Boost LNG Ties, Infrastructure

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Italy and the United States on Monday vowed to deepen energy ties including through increased exports to Italy of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as Europe continues to seek alternatives…

Russian ESPO Crude Prices Remain Steady From Chinese Demand

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Russian ESPO Blend crude prices held steady for October-loading cargoes as robust demand from China offset growing pressure from Western sanctions and ample supply, traders said on…

Italy and the US agree to increase LNG ties as well as infrastructure investment

Italy and the United States pledged to deepen their energy ties on Monday, including by increasing exports of liquefied gas to Italy. This comes as Europe continues its search for alternatives…

Italian Minister says gas storage levels are excellent in Italy and Europe

Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, the Italian Energy Minister, said that the gas storage levels in Europe were "good". He added that his country was near the 90% target set out by the European Union.

Draft shows that EU countries are trying to limit the ways in which Russian gas can be circumvented by EU countries.

A draft of the latest negotiation proposal for the rules seen by revealed that the European Union is trying to block any way Russian gas can still enter Europe after the phase-out.

Crude oil and palm oil are both weaker than their rival oils

The market was pressured by the weaker rival oils and crudes, as well as the inability to breach a technical level. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's…

Document shows EU wants proof of Russian gas origin in order to enforce Russian ban

A document obtained by revealed that European Union countries may impose stricter requirements for companies to prove the source of gas imported as part the bloc's plan phase out Russian imports.

Trump's options for easing Russia sanctions are limited in comparison to Europe

Donald Trump, the U.S. president, could lift some sanctions against Russia quickly as a way to reward Moscow for successful peace talks with Ukraine. However only Europe can make the…

Palm prices rise on US tariff relief for Indonesia; slow demand limits gains

Malaysian palm futures rose on Wednesday after recovering from a two-day decline, supported by the news that U.S. exempted Indonesian oil palm from a tariff of 19%, but sluggish market demand outside China limited gains.