The Netherlands on Monday said it would activate the “early warning” phase of an energy crisis plan and lifted a cap on production by coal-fired power plants as it seeks Continue Reading
The Dutch government on Monday activated the first phase of a crisis energy plan, and said it would produce 2.8 billion cubic metres of gas from the Groningen gas field Continue Reading
Germany’s chemicals sector, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, has only a very limited scope to replace the fuel with alternatives, it said a day after Europe’s top economy Continue Reading
Several major German industrial consumers are ready to participate in the government’s auction that will help to ensure the security of supply this winter, according to a minister. “Several” energy-intensive Continue Reading
The European Commission president has warned EU member states not to backtrack on their long-term drive to cut fossil fuel use, as Germany, Austria and the Netherlands said they would Continue Reading
The European Union today said it would form a “strategic partnership” with the Gulf Cooperation Council and its Member States “as part of enhancing engagement in the broader region,” the Continue Reading
Ukrainian forces attacked on Monday offshore oil and gas drilling platforms in the Black Sea, the Russia-installed head of Crimea said. Gas production is temporarily halted from the platforms, but Continue Reading
WATCH: How to Price the Risk of Russia’s Tightening Grip on Gas Russia again tightened its grip on Europe’s natural gas supply, rejecting an offer from Ukraine to book more Continue Reading
Russia summoned the European Union’s ambassador in Moscow on Tuesday, fuming over a rail blockade that has halted shipments of many basic goods to a Russian outpost on the Baltic Continue Reading
Britain’s biggest rail strike in 30 years kicked off on Tuesday as tens of thousands of staff walked out in a dispute over pay and jobs that could pave the Continue Reading
