Amid an energy crunch in Europe, one of Russia’s largest natural gas pipelines began pulling gas out of Western Europe back eastward, Russian news agencies reported.
Tag: Pipelines
As Europe Faces a Cold Winter, Putin Seizes on the Leverage From Russia’s Gas Output
Critics claim Russia is manipulating the flow of gas to push up prices, but for Vladimir Putin it’s schadenfreude over Western European nations that he sees as unprepared.
In Deal With Germany, U.S. Drops Threat to Block Russian Gas Pipelines
The agreement infuriated both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, who accused the Biden administration of being soft on Russia.
China Breached Dozens of Pipeline Companies in Past Decade, U.S. Says
The disclosure about the breadth of state-sponsored cyberattacks was part of a warning to pipeline owners to increase the security of their systems to stave off future intrusions.
Biden Will Press Merkel on China and Russia
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s trip appeared to be a triumph of the personal over policy. The two leaders exchanged friendly banter, but there were no apparent breakthroughs on a Russian pipeline or how to approach China.
Angela Merkel Takes a Bow in Washington
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany will meet President Biden for talks at the White House during what will most likely be her final trip to Washington before leaving office.
Leaky Gas Pipeline Sparks an Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico
The fire burned for more than five hours before it was extinguished, according to Pemex, the Mexican oil company that controls the pipeline.
Canadian Company Defies Michigan Order to Shut Down Oil Pipeline
Canada’s government has backed the pipeline owner in the dispute with Michigan’s governor, an ally of President Biden, complicating U.S.-Canadian relations.
Oil Pipeline Bursts Under Ob River in Siberia
A pipeline carrying partially refined oil under the Ob River in Siberia burst on Saturday and the spill caught fire on the river’s surface.
Biden’s Plan to Link Arms With Europe Against Russia and China Isn’t So Simple
The new president’s vow to restore the trans-Atlantic alliance is welcome, but Europeans want a more balanced relationship, with more dialogue and less diktat.