Nord Stream 2 looks to sue EU over new regulations
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The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is threatening to sue the European Union if it faces “unreasonable,
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Opec and Russia finally agree production cut
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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia have said they have agreed to cut crude output, boosting
Ireland eyes 70% renewables by 2030
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Ireland’s government has this week revealed its Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) to show how the republic aims to boost
Energy frustrations and hopes fuel Middle East protests
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The street demonstrations in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon have flown somewhat under the radar in the Western press. Perhaps this
French minister mocks US weakness in Gulf
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The French defence minister, Florence Parly, has criticised the US over the “unanswered” attacks on Persian Gulf oil supplies. Parly
China coal use could break Paris accord: study
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The numbers of new Chinese coal-fired power plants have eclipsed total closures elsewhere in the world since the start of
Turkey defies EU and US with Cyprus gas drilling
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The Turkish drillship Fatih is operating off northeastern Cyprus, according to Turkish vice president, Fuat Oktay, in defiance of European
Tullow Oil disappointed by Guyana fields
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Tullow Oil, which was founded in Ireland in 1985, shares fell this week after a warning that two fields off
Oil majors snub giant Brazilian auction
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Global oil giants have snubbed Brazil’s largest auction of oil licences. Brazil had hoped to secure more than US$26 billion
BP invested into CIA-linked software firm
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BP made a venture-capital investment in Palantir, the controversial CIA-linked data analytics group co-founded by the billionaire Peter Thiel. The
Azerbaijan eyes major gas exports boost
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Azerbaijan reportedly plans to maintain its oil output at a steady rate but significantly increase its gas output next year.
Norway sees near-record offshore drilling
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The Norwegian continental shelf is seeing a near-record number of exploration wells, which have almost reached previous peaks in a
Poland’s energy imports rise as coal charges increase
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Poland has imported a record amount of electricity from its neighbours so far this year as suppliers buy cheap, clean
Outgoing Polish MPs to drive through pro-coal law
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Outgoing Polish MPs on Monday will debate a divisive new law that will boost government powers when opening coal mines.
Egypt, Cyprus and Greece condemn Turkey’s drilling
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Egypt, Cyprus and Greece have condemned an “unlawful” bid by Turkey to drill for gas inside the Cypriot exclusive economic