Caspian states agree legal status
Production
The leaders of Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have agreed the legal status of the Caspian Sea, helping to
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US envoy tries to split EU on Iran
Policy
Britain should abandon the European Union over Iranian sanctions and back Donald Trump’s decision to breach the nuclear deal, according
Germany defies pipeline critics
Consumption
The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany and into the European network seems to be on course
Yamal finishes second LNG train
Industry
The first load of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal refinery’s second train is ready to leave the Sabetta
Russia braces for US sanctions
Production
Fresh US sanctions placed on Russia may put the country’s long-term crude production potential at risk as they target certain
Poland demands sovereignty over emissions
Industry
Poland’s trade union leaders and government ministers at a climate conference have demanded the right to protect industrial jobs and
Caspian deal expected: Russia
Policy
The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, which is expected to be signed at a summit of
US to halve Iran oil exports: forecast
Policy
The White House forecasts that it will pressure other countries to cut Iranian oil imports by as much as 1
ContourGlobal sells PV assets
Environment
ContourGlobal has reported “strong” first-half financial results, its first since the company’s initial public offering, and it announced the sale
Fracking pollution warning buried
Policy
A British government study saying shale gas extraction or fracking increases air pollution was hidden for three years and then
Sail technology could boost wind power
Production
Techniques used to design Olympic yachts could revolutionise wind energy, according to an Edinburgh firm designing turbine blades. The design
Nuclear energy and the melting of Arctic ice
Environment
Nuclear energy is both low carbon and reliable, making it a great tool to cut emissions and mitigate climate change.
Serica steps up North Sea stake
Industry
Serica Energy is set to buy stakes in two North Sea fields from French oil and gas giant Total for
Drought forces nuclear shutdowns
Environment
Nuclear power is still one of the world’s largest sources of carbon-free electricity but it needs plentiful water to operate.
North Sea oil rig strikes hit Total
Industry
The British trade union Unite announced a strike on the Alwyn, Dunbar and Elgin platforms in the North Sea yesterday.