It is unclear if Belgium will use the option in an upcoming European Union law to block imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), Belgium’s energy minister said on Monday (22 January).
read more... 24/01/2024
Two of the three EU countries most reliant on Russian LNG – Spain and France – are unlikely to ban Russian imports despite Brussels paving the way for national restrictions, with one trader telling Montel the move was simply a “gesture”.
read more... 12/01/2024
On Monday, oil prices continued to decline for the third consecutive day following OPEC+'s announcement of new production cuts. This reaction adds complexity to the situation for the cartel, which is facing diminishing ammunition. Hence, Brent crude retreated by about 1%, settling at $78.03 per barrel, while WTI crude fell by over 1%, standing at $73.04 per barrel.
read more... 05/12/2023
The prospect of the EU receiving more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Egypt in the short and medium term looks unachievable due to tight gas balances and reduced imports form Israel, Oxford Institute of Energy Studies (OIES) said.
read more... 09/11/2023
Earlier this week, reports emerged that Chevron was negotiating LNG deliveries for the European Union, looking at contract terms of 15 years.
read more... 06/11/2023