Oil giants defy sanctions threat with Russia
Policy
European oil giants, including Royal Dutch Shell and OMV, have signed cooperation deals with Russian energy companies during the St
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Poland resumes Druzhba oil imports
Consumption
Poland has partially resumed imports of Russian oil through the previously contaminated Druzhba pipeline, according to Poland’s pipeline operator Pern.
Equinor eyes 2019 start for Canaries wind farm
Environment
Norway’s state-run Equinor has been given permission to construct the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm off the coast of
Nuclear shutdowns could scupper UK carbon targets: report
Environment
The UK could fail to meet its carbon targets if ageing nuclear reactors are shut down early, the Energy and Climate
EDF due to close coal plant in 2021
Industry
French state-run power giant EDF says it will close its 580-megawatt coal-fired power plant (pictured) in the French port of
Merkel under pressure to delay nuclear power ban
Environment
The German government is facing growing calls from businesses to postpone its phase-out of nuclear power as alternative sources are
Kenyan activists oppose Chinese-backed coal plant
Industry
Kenyan environmentalists are trying to stop the construction of the country’s first coal power station, which is due to be
Oil prices recover after 5-month low
Production
Oil prices rose more than 1 per cent today (Friday) after a five-month low this week amid signs that Opec
US blames allies for backing Nord Stream
Policy
The US is disappointed the Dutch authorities allowed firms, including Royal Dutch Shell, to help support the Nord Stream 2
Equinor to decide on giant North Sea field in 2022
Production
Major fossil-fuel projects in the North Sea are pushing the UK higher up Norwegian oil and gas giant’s Equinor’s list
BP under fire over Senegal gas deals
Consumption
Opposition politicians and activists in Senegal have accused the government of corruption after reports that a brother of the president
World’s most powerful electric ferry ready for operations
Storage
The Ellen E-ferry, the world’s most powerful fully electric ferry, is due to start operations next month. Due to cover
Cyprus reports increased Turkish naval activity
Policy
Greece and Cyprus are reporting an increase in activity by Turkish ships off the Cypriot coast as Turkey said it
Gazprom shares hit 10-year high
Industry
Russian gas export giant Gazprom’s shares have hit a decade-high amid speculation about management changes. The shares rose 17 per
Norwegian renewables firm invests in Irish wind
Environment
A Norwegian energy group has reaffirmed its commitment to invest €1.5 billion in Ireland, saying that the government’s plan to