Germany is looking for ways to save gas for the coming winter. Gas storage in the country is nowhere near the levels necessary for the coming seasonal demand. This isContinue readingOktoberfest and Christmas Markets may be cancelled this year due to Russian gas insufficiences
Category: Russian Gas
EU: The Great Shale Gas Misconception
There are quite a few folk on Twitter suggesting that the answer to the Russian gas squeeze on the EU is fracking for shale gas. The EU’s energy problems haveContinue readingEU: The Great Shale Gas Misconception
EU member states say no to a proposed 15% voluntary reduction in natural gas usage
The EU poposed that all member states cut their natural gas usage by 15%. Initially, this would be voluntary, but, if Russia continued to supply less gas or even cutContinue readingEU member states say no to a proposed 15% voluntary reduction in natural gas usage
Nordstream 1 resumes natural gas deliveries
Natural gas is again being delivered to Europe from Russia via the Nordstream 1 pipeline. The pipeline had been closed due to routine maintenance. A turbine undergoing repair in CanadaContinue readingNordstream 1 resumes natural gas deliveries
EU targets 15% reduction in natural gas usage
Russia stopped supplying gas through Nordstream1 a week ago, and it is now a possiblilty that supply of natural gas through that pipeline may not resume as scheduled tomorrow (21stContinue readingEU targets 15% reduction in natural gas usage