Nord Stream operator appeals German court ruling forcing split of its gas production and pipeline operations

The operator of Nord Stream 2 has appealed the decision of the Dusseldorf court to keep the pipeline under the EU’s new gas directive, which requires gas producers to be separate firms from those that control transportation. … Read More >Nord Stream operator appeals German court ruling forcing split of its gas production and pipeline operations

Ukraine may boost firewood exports to warm EU despite skyrocketing prices at home, Analysis and Strategy Center head says

Kiev may soon increase firewood exports to the EU to help the bloc deal with energy shortages brought about by soaring gas prices, the head of Ukraine’s Analysis and Strategy Center, Igor Chalenko, says. … Read More >Ukraine may boost firewood exports to warm EU despite skyrocketing prices at home, Analysis and Strategy Center head says

Nord Stream 2 ‘does not endanger’ security of EU gas supply, German government tells regulator, urging pipeline’s certification

The German Ministry of Economics and Technology has advised the country’s national energy regulator to proceed with certifying the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, saying it poses no threat to the security of the German or EU gas supply. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 ‘does not endanger’ security of EU gas supply, German government tells regulator, urging pipeline’s certification

Nord Stream 2 pipeline won’t face further sanctions now construction is complete, as US backtracks on policy, Politico reports

A wave of new impending sanctions aimed at Moscow will reportedly not target the Russian-backed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, with the Kremlin expressing hope that relations with the US could recover in the wake of negotiations. … Read More >Nord Stream 2 pipeline won’t face further sanctions now construction is complete, as US backtracks on policy, Politico reports