Gazprom approves TurkStream loan
Policy
Gazprom’s board of directors has approved a €2.1-billion loan to South Stream Transport, which is already laying the offshore segment
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EU promotes heating with renewables
Policy
Promoting renewables in the heating and cooling sectors is “a productive investment” that will strengthen the EU’s resilience to volatility
China displaces Europe’s firms in Iran
Policy
As European companies retreat from Iran amid the threat of US sanctions, Chinese and Russian investment appears to be rising.
Carbon targets discussed ahead of June summit
Policy
The European Parliament reportedly made progress this week on an EU bill that sets out renewable energy targets in Europe
EU calls for Kiev-Moscow talks
Policy
The European Union’s energy chief says he has asked Russia and Ukraine to relaunch talks over their gas pipeline to
Oil price spirals amid Iran fallout
Policy
Oil is now costing more than US$80 a barrel for the first time in more than three years after Donald
Activists dismiss Statoil rebranding
Policy
Shareholders in Statoil have approved the board’s proposal to rebrand as Equinor as it diversifies away from fossil fuels and
Gazprom’s EU case due for May closure
Policy
The European Commission plans to close its controversial anti-trust case against Russia’s de-facto gas-exporting monopoly Gazprom on May 24, EU
EU to force ‘silent killers’ to emit noises
Policy
From July 2019, all new electric and hybrid models seeking approval within the European Union will have to emit a
Total fears for South Pars stake
Policy
Total and other European oil giants which have invested in Iran are still formulating a response to Donald Trump’s threat
Oil giants count Iran costs
Policy
Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran threatens to put billions of euros worth of European trade in
EU firms flounder after Trump’s Iran move
Policy
Donald Trump’s removal of the US from the Iran nuclear deal has dismayed European allies and left existing oil and
Norway to ban polluting ships from key fjords
Policy
The Norwegian parliament has adopted a landmark resolution to halt all emissions from cruise ships and ferries in its Unesco
Total’s Iran stake at risk: Tehran
Industry
French oil giant Total, the only western energy major investing in Iran, will lose its stake in the vast South
EU carbon prices set to double: study
Policy
A study says carbon prices across the European Union could double by 2021 if Brussels makes the emissions trading scheme