Ukraine Increases US LNG Imports via Poland for Winter
Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz said on Friday it was increasing imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas through Polish firm Orlen and U.S. partners to ensure supplies for the winter…
Lukoil Diverts Oil From Azerbaijan to Russia to Combat Sanctions
Russia's second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, has started diverting Caspian oil flows from the Azeri capital of Baku to the Russian port of Makhachkala to tackle Western sanctions, two industry sources said on Thursday.One of the
Poland Working on Deal to Import US LNG to Support Ukraine, Slovakia
Poland is working on a deal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. to supply Ukraine and Slovakia, an agreement that would further tighten the European Union’s ties to American energy…
Orsted Has No Plans to Merge with Equinor's Renewables Unit
Danish offshore wind giant Orsted said on Wednesday that it had no plans to take over the renewables business of Equinor, its second biggest shareholder, which has proposed closer ties between the companies.Norwegian oil…
Masdar to invest in Austria's Largest Hydrogen Project
The United Arab Emirates' state-owned energy company Masdar will invest in Austria's largest hydrogen project, run by oil and gas firm OMV, Austria's APA news agency reported on Wednesday.According to an agreement with the Emirati
$400m Natural Gas Pipeline Between Israel and Cyprus Awaits Government Approval
A $400 million pipeline to transport natural gas from Israel to Cyprus is awaiting government approval from both countries and Israel has expressed support, the head of Eastern Mediterranean…
Lukoil Struggles to Maintain Overseas Operations Amidst Sanctions
Russian oil major Lukoil is struggling to keep operations running at its sprawling foreign businesses as Western sanctions disrupt oil loadings in Iraq, pump stations in Finland and trading in Switzerland…
BP Beats Profit Expectations in Q3, No Update on Castrol Lubricants Sale
Oil major BP reported a smaller than expected fall in third-quarter underlying profit on Tuesday as a strong performance at all divisions led by refining helped to offset the impact of lower crude prices.However…
Pakistan Cancels 21 Eni LNG Cargoes to Curb Excess Imports
Pakistan has struck a deal to cancel 21 liquefied natural gas cargoes under its long-term contract with Italy's Eni as part of a plan to curb excess imports that have flooded its gas network…
DESFA Secures €169.3m for Carbon Storage, Pipeline Project
Greek gas operator DESFA, 66%-owned by a consortium led by Italy's Snam, said on Monday it had secured 169.3 million euros from the European Union's Innovation Fund for its carbon storage and pipeline project."The project includes
QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil Executives Threaten European Exit Under Imposing Climate Regulation
Executives at two of Europe's top gas suppliers, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, on Monday warned they could stop doing business with the European Union if it does not significantly loosen…
Bulgaria Temporarily Bans Fuel Exports to EU Following Lukoil Sanctions
Bulgaria's parliament temporarily banned on Friday exports of some fuels, mainly diesel and aviation fuel, to EU member states to ensure the stability of the local market following U.S.
J-Power to Shut Two Coal-Fired Power Plants
Japan's Electric Power Development (J-Power) said on Friday it will decommission two coal-fired power plants by March 2029 as part of efforts to meet its 2030 goal of cutting carbon dioxide…
Cenovus Reports Rise in Q3 Profit
Cenovus Energy reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by record oil sands production and near-full refinery utilization that helped offset weaker crude prices.The Calgary…
Pemex Crude Oil Production Falls 5.6% in September
Mexico's state energy company Pemex produced 5.6% less crude oil and condensate year-on-year in September, an average 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd), according to data it released late on Tuesday.The heavily-indebted driller h
Second LNG Carrier Departs from Sanctioned Portovaya LNG Plant
A second gas carrier has departed from Russia's U.S.-sanctioned Portovaya LNG plant on the Baltic Sea after a hiatus, in search of a foreign buyer, showing Russia's continued efforts to flout restrictions on LNG sales…
Indian refiners pause new Russian oil orders, await clarity, sources say
Sources told Reuters on Tuesday that Indian refiners had not placed any new orders to purchase Russian oil since the sanctions were implemented, because they awaited clarification from both the government and their suppliers.
Urals Shipping Rates to India Rise in October
Freight rates for shipping Urals crude from Russia’s western ports to India rose sharply in October, driven by strong export volumes and mounting sanctions pressure, industry sources told Reuters.U.S.
China Suspends Russian Oil Purchases Due to Sanctions
Chinese state oil majors have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil after the United States imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow's two biggest oil companies, multiple trade…
US Natural Gas Hits High Amidst Cooler Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures hit a two-week high on Tuesday, underpinned by sharply colder 1–2 week forecasts that are lifting heating demand expectations, a month-to-date dip in output and…