LNG

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EU countries buy more LNG from Russia
European countries bought more liquefied natural gas from Russia in the first seven months of this year than before Moscow’s attack on Ukraine, according to a report. From January to July, EU countries bought about 22 million cubic meters of so-called LNG, according to research published Wednesday by environmental organization Global Witness based on data […] continue reading →
Simson: boycott Russian LNG providers
European Union countries and companies should not sign new contracts to buy Russian liquefied natural gas, as part of the bloc’s attempt to end its energy dependence on Moscow, the EU’s energy policy chief said on Thursday. She said the commission would also propose that EU countries extend their voluntary target to cut gas consumption […] continue reading →
LNG terminals: EU experts warned of overcapacity
The EU Commission informed the German government early on that, according to the Brussels authority, Germany only needs a few terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This emerges from internal minutes obtained by Table.Media. Berlin nevertheless pursued other plans. continue reading →
Renewables: EU regulation becomes German law
The European Emergency Ordinance for a faster expansion of power grids and renewable energies is to be implemented into national law by a federal ordinance. The cabinet decision is expected to be made by Feb. 8, after which the Bundestag must still give its approval, announced Economic Affairs Minister Robert Habeck Monday evening at an […] continue reading →
Full gas storage thanks to EU-wide savings
The German gas storage facilities are so well filled because “much less gas” has been transferred to neighboring countries than initially assumed by the regulator. “In some cases, more has been saved there than here. […] In retrospect, I would say that in the Federal Network Agency’s forecasts, we gave least credit to this factor,” […] continue reading →
LNG terminals: BMWK corrects its figures
After Berlin.Table reported on Tuesday about a misstatement by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs about the capacities of LNG terminals in Germany’s neighboring countries (link only available in German), the ministry has corrected its information. According to the ministry, the 40 billion cubic meters of gas mentioned in a question and answer paper by […] continue reading →
LNG terminals: government plans with wrong figures
In its planning for German LNG terminals, the German Ministry of Economics is working with the wrong figure at a crucial point. As a result, the need for new infrastructure is significantly overestimated.At issue is the capacity of LNG terminals in Germany’s neighboring countries. Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France have eight terminals in total. […] continue reading →
REPowerEU: COVID-19 funds for energy infrastructure
In light of the energy crisis, the European Parliament wants to use funds from the Reconstruction and Resilience Facility (RRF) for investments in energy infrastructure. On Thursday, the plenary adopted the amendments to the Commission proposal. Funding is to go primarily to renewable energy projects but also to fossil fuels such as liquefied natural gas […] continue reading →
How the energy platform could work
The price of gas must come down. That is why, starting next spring, the EU wants to collectively purchase a portion of the fuel and use it to fill the storage facilities for the following winter. Various models are under discussion. continue reading →
Gas storage: German government expects ten-year low
According to information available to Europe.Table, Berlin is expecting almost empty storage facilities next spring. Experts also warn that the following winter will probably be even more difficult than this one. continue reading →
Gas crisis: Scholz fends off covetousness
The German "defensive shield" against high energy prices triggers calls in other EU states for new EU debt. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte reject the calls. They are relying on other instruments to reduce high gas prices. continue reading →
Energy crisis: Commission action plan expected this week
After agreeing on emergency energy measures last Friday, EU member states will gather for an informal meeting in Prague on October 7. They will discuss the final measures against the energy crisis, based on an action plan, that the Commission will present in the coming days. “We will discuss the three most pressing – and interlinked […] continue reading →
Joint gas purchasing back on the EU agenda
The day after emergency measures were announced, electricity and gas prices have dropped. There is also movement on joint EU gas purchasing ahead of the emergency meeting of energy ministers. continue reading →
LNG terminals: Federal government and gas importers conclude agreement
The German government and gas importers have agreed to supply the planned liquefied natural gas terminals on the North Sea coast. The companies assured that the two LNG terminals in Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel would be fully utilized by March 2024, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Tuesday at the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The […] continue reading →
Qatar: no additional LNG before 2025
Qatar, an internationally courted oil and gas producer, is dampening Germany and other Western nations’ expectations that their dependence on supplies from Russia will end quickly. He does not think Qatar can help immediately, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said Saturday at a conference in the Qatari capital Doha. No one can replace Russian supplies at […] continue reading →
Lithuania to end energy imports from Russia
On Monday, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda announced that Lithuania was working towards ending all imports of energy from Russia.“The gas interlink with Poland, the power undersea link with Sweden, synchronizing power system with continental Europe – this all illustrates that Lithuania is preparing to live totally without Russian energy resources,” Nauseda said after meeting Dutch […] continue reading →
Norway brings forward gas supplies
Norway is helping the whole European continent to quickly refill its gas storage facilities and is bringing forward gas deliveries to the summer months. Germany and Norway also agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on hydrogen imports, the Federal Ministry of Economics announced at the end of a trip to the country by department head Robert […] continue reading →
Gas crisis: Liberals miss interim targets
Liberals in the European Parliament have called on the Commission to quickly present a more precise timetable for greater independence from Russian gas imports. “What are the necessary goals and milestones to be achieved in the coming weeks and months?” asked Czech MEP Martina Dlabajová (Renew) in the Industry Committee on Tuesday. Energy Commissioner Kadri […] continue reading →