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.
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EU Leaders Say Putin’s Gas Power Is Weakening
In Germany and elsewhere, leaders are growing more confident that months of work to stockpile and line up alternate energy sources may help them blunt Russia’s weaponization of exports.
E.U. Says It Can Endure Winter Without Russian Gas Supply
The European Union economy minister said the bloc was “well prepared” to resist efforts by Moscow to disrupt its energy supply.
Will a Renewed Iran Nuclear Deal Cut Energy Prices?
A successful deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear program would mean that Washington lifts tough sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas exports. But it may already be too late for that to help this winter.
Russia’s Gazprom Announces Another Halt to Germany’s Gas Flow
A three-day shutdown of the Nord Stream pipeline, which the company attributed to repairs, is likely to cause jitters in Europe’s largest economy.
Hungary Settles Russia’s Bill With Ukraine to Restore Oil Flows
Hungary’s energy conglomerate, MOL, paid Russia’s transit fees to Ukraine, ensuring that oil keeps flowing through an overland pipeline that remains crucial for Central Europe.
Manchin’s Donors Include Pipeline Giants That Win in His Climate Deal
The controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline is one of several projects the senator has negotiated major concessions for, benefiting his financial supporters.
Facing ‘Putin’s Energy Blackmail,’ Europe Agrees to Cut Russian Gas Use
Holding together despite some nations’ dependence on Russia, the European Union agreed to make voluntary savings mandatory if the Kremlin suddenly decides to turn off the taps over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Cuts Gas Flow to Europe, Intensifying Fears It Is Weaponizing Fuel
On the eve of a European Union meeting to debate a gas conservation plan to make the bloc less vulnerable to a Russian squeeze, Moscow slashed the flow to Germany.
Russia Restarts Gas Shipments Through Pipeline, but Keeps Germany Guessing
Russia is again sending natural gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany, but nobody knows how much and how long the fuel will flow.