The cutting of Russian gas supplies to Europe has led Germany to step up coal use, despite its goal to phase it out by 2030.
Tag: Natural Gas
Europe’s Energy Crisis Exposes Old Fault Lines and New Power Dynamics
Smaller countries see Germany’s domestic largess to tackle spiraling energy costs as undermining the effort to lower fuel prices for the wider European Union.
Gas Flares Might Release More Methane Than Thought, Study Finds
Flaring, meant to burn off the planet-warming gas at industrial sites, doesn’t always work as intended, according to researchers.
What We Know About the Mysterious Nord Stream Pipeline Leaks
The leaks, which may amount to as much as a third of Denmark’s annual carbon emissions, expose the vulnerability of critical infrastructure as the war in Ukraine continues.
Sabotaged Pipelines and a Mystery: Who Did It?
An attack on gas lines under the Baltic Sea exposes the vulnerability of an already jittery Europe. Some officials suggested Moscow was to blame, but with little evidence, others urge caution.
CIA Warned Europe of Potential Attacks on Nord Stream Pipelines
The warning was not specific, the officials said, and they declined to say whether Russia was identified as a possible attacker.
Nord Stream Pipeline Breaks Look Deliberate, Europeans Say
The leaks in the Nord Stream under the Baltic Sea heightened fears of shortages because of the clash with Russia, and showed how vital infrastructure could be at risk.
An Israel-Lebanon Border Deal Could Increase Natural Gas Supplies
Offshore gas fields in the Mediterranean could become one of several new energy sources for European countries as they seek independence from Russia.
Germany Investigates Leaks in Nord Stream Gas Pipelines
The authorities in Germany, Denmark and Sweden are investigating the cause of leaks in two gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea that caused an abrupt drop in pressure on Monday.
German Government Nationalizes Uniper in Move to Secure Energy Supply
The utility company, once Germany’s largest importer of Russian gas, has been squeezed since Moscow cut the flow of the fuel, leading to a partial bailout in July that is now a full takeover.