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EC aims to ban Russian crude imports within 6 months

The European Commission will propose to end Russian crude oil imports to the EU within six months and refined products by the end of the year, its president Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

read more... 05/05/2022

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Greece And Bulgaria Plan New LNG Terminal To Cut Russian Gas Reliance

The leaders of Bulgaria and Greece launched on Tuesday the construction of an LNG import terminal near the northern Greek port of Alexandroupolis, aimed at diversifying supply to southeast Europe and cutting its heavy reliance on Russian gas.

read more... 04/05/2022

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EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo

The European Commission may spare Hungary and Slovakia from an embargo on buying Russian oil, now under preparation, wary of the two countries' dependence on Russian crude, two EU officials said on Monday.

read more... 03/05/2022

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EU inches forward on Russian oil ban as Germany, Hungary soften opposition

The two main opponents to a ban on Russian oil imports, Germany and Hungary, have softened their opposition to the move. EURACTIV looks at the options on the table and the state of play.

read more... 28/04/2022

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First Dutch floating LNG plant set to arrive in August

The Netherlands will receive its first floating LNG plant, at Eemshaven in Groningen, in early August as part of the country’s plan to wean itself off Russian gas, TSO Gasunie said on Monday.

read more... 26/04/2022

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