Russia funded environmental lobbyists to stop Europe from fracking, bombshell report claims
The Russian government reportedly provided €82 million in funding to NGOs tasked with persuading EU national governments to stop shale gas exploration
Exorbitant price cap on imported gas proposed by Germany and EU Commission are in Russia’s best interest
Price caps on imported gas and oil were aimed at limiting Russia’s profits, but instead, Germany and the European Commission are trying to block the initiative, writes Polish MEP Zbigniew Kuźmiuk
Czechia is close to an agreement with Germany on gas sharing, Czech trade minister reveals
“I believe we have made significant progress, and soon we will be able to conclude our joint agreement,” Síkela said
Hungary has lowest household gas price in Europe
A new report details how Hungary’s energy deals with Russia are paying off
Shock: Germany and France in a world of hurt as power prices hit fresh records, gas price up over 1,200%
New data shows German consumer confidence has collapsed to a record low as fears of soaring energy bills shock all of Europe
Poland’s gas security is under threat this winter without additional energy contracts: report
Poland may actually end up facing a gas crisis this winter
Renewables, not the war in Ukraine, are the root cause of Europe’s energy crisis
French energy expert: “The post-covid industrial recovery in 2021 occurred at the time of Germany’s wind turbine production drop (-14 percent in 2021). This situation has forced Germany to strongly increase its electricity production with its gas and coal-fired power plants, leading to an explosion in demand for these fossil fuels.”
Gas reservoirs in Czechia are already 80% full, says Czech PM
“We have 2.6 billion cubic meters of gas,” added the Czech Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Síkela
Russia accused of ‘blackmail’ as Nord Stream 1 gas supply is reduced further
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline will pump just 33 million cubic meters of natural gas to Europe, with Russia citing maintenance issues for the cut
Restoring gas deliveries means more time to fill the tanks, says Czech trade minister
After the regular 10-day maintenance of Nord Stream 1, Russian gas began to flow again to the European Union on Thursday morning
EU ‘stabbing Poland in the back,’ says former foreign minister
MEP Witold Waszczykowski tells portal wPolityce.pl that Poland should be assertive in vetoing or blocking EU decisions whenever possible
Czech Republic secured the pipes, now it needs to get the gas itself
Negotiations are already underway with Qatar to replace Russian gas, but time is of the essence to acquire the LNG needed to see Czechia through the winter months
Czech PM: ‘We don’t rely on others; we’re stocking up on gas for the winter ourselves’
“We are taking fundamental steps towards the energy self-sufficiency of the Czech Republic,” said Prime Minister Petr Fiala
‘We will lose the prosperity that we had for years’ – President of German employers’ association warns of coming crisis over Russian gas cut
We are facing the biggest crisis the country has ever had, claims Rainer Dulger
Czechia signs energy security agreement with Germany as Russian gas cut looms
Czech gas storage tanks are now 75 percent full
German economic minister warns of ‘catastrophic’ winter over Russian gas cut fears
Germany will face a “crucial test” in the winter, warns the country’s economic minister
Poland hails EU’s green light for nuclear power
The European Parliament’s decision on taxonomy in the EU, with nuclear and gas regarded as green sources of energy, is critical for Polish energy sovereignty, argue experts from the Polish Economic Institute
5 million German jobs will be lost if Russia cuts gas supply, warns major business association
With an import rate of 89 percent, Germany is almost totally dependent on foreign supplies of natural gas
‘It will threaten our existence’ – Leading German association predicts horror winter without Russian gas
If no more gas comes from Russia, companies will be forced to shut down in whole or part, warns the managing director of the German Association of Municipal Enterprises
Gas shock in Slovakia: Largest gas company will increase prices for households by 76%
High energy prices are exacerbating inflation in Slovakia
Czechia to push on with securing energy independence from Russia as gas storage tank reserves reach record levels
“Russia wants to make us weak, and therefore vulnerable to blackmail,” Fiala said in an address to the nation
EU fears new crisis as Algeria threatens Spain with gas supply cut and refugee wave
Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune decided not to renew its partnership treaty with Spain
Winter is coming: German agency head warns of gas shortages, bankruptcies, and massive price hikes that will send ‘shockwaves throughout the country’
Inflation is already taking its toll on the German economy, but next winter is now being described in near apocalyptic terms by one prominent German agency head
Gas purchases and grain deliveries at top of the agenda during Polish President Duda’s visit to Egypt
“Egypt is one of Poland’s most important partners among Arab countries,” declared President Duda in Cairo
We have not given up on fighting cost of living crisis, claims Czech PM
Fiala spoke about the consequences of inflation on Czech citizens, the ongoing debate surrounding Russian gas and oil supplies and proposed sanctions, and the need to solve the issue of benefit tourism among primarily Hungarian-speaking Roma.
EU could cap price of gas if Russia cuts energy, but there are risks
An unnamed official from Germany warned against such a move
Current Czech gas reserves would last until the end of summer if Russia halted supply
The growth rate of Czech gas stocks is among the highest in Europe
Germany’s tragicomic energy policy: Vital natural gas project could be blocked to protect porpoises
The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
Czechia can support EU boycott of Russian oil by year’s end, says industry minister
Brussels is planning an embargo on Russian oil imports, but not all member states are in agreement
Coal makes a comeback
A possible extension of coal mining and operation of lignite-fired power plants means a defense against current inflation and future time settings until renewables, hydrogen and other kinder technologies and the warm desires of environmentalists are usable
Czech PM assures of sufficient energy reserves for now following Russia’s gas cut-off to Poland and Bulgaria
Oil and nuclear fuel reserves in Czechia will last for three months and up to three years respectively
EU chief slams Russia’s gas ‘blackmail,’ insists bloc is ready to respond
“Our response will be immediate, united, and coordinated. We will ensure that Gazprom’s decision has the least possible impact on EU consumers,” Ursula von der Leyen said
‘A return to the Middle Ages’ – If Russia cuts gas deliveries, Czechia could be in serious trouble
The Czech Republic is 98 percent dependent on Russian gas, which means any cut could be catastrophic
‘War economy’ – Russian gas cut could lead to mass shutdown of European factories and companies, says Czech analyst
Europe can’t find an adequate replacement for Russian gas this year and would need to transition to a war economy, states Czech analyst Jiří Gavor
Slovakia to make Russian gas payments in rubles
“I have to provide energy for the Slovak economy,” notes Slovakia’s economy minister Richard Sulík
Russian gas supply cut? We have no solution for that, says Czech industry deputy minister
44 percent of gas consumed in Europe flows from Russia
Poland to end Russian oil, gas and coal imports
While announcing Poland’s cuts, PM Morawiecki called upon the EU to introduce a tax on Russian-imported hydrocarbons
Russian gas cuts could ‘collapse markets’ across Europe as Germany prepares first crisis level
As Germany prepares for crisis, one German energy expert is warning of a situation “where markets simply stop functioning”
Viktor Orbán walks his own path on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
PM Orbán explains Hungary’s position on the war in Ukraine, his country’s energy security policy, and how China will play a key role in his country’s future
Czechia PM assures of sufficient oil and gas reserves in case of supply issues
Czechia fulfills the energy reserve requirement and even has some extra supplies stored
Czech government approves another supply of weapons to Ukraine worth €16 million
“We will not stop the bandit Putin by donning flowers in our hair,” said Czechia’s Defense Minister Jana Černochová
Hungary’s Orbán condemns Russian invasion, supports sovereignty of Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister condemns Russia, and says the country will take in Ukrainian refugees
What if Russia cuts off gas to Poland?
While much of Europe remains under threat from Russia cutting gas, Poland is in a better position than most
Czechia scored an energy policy victory in Brussels, but energy prices are still rising
It is necessary to strictly distinguish between affordable energy prices and energy self-sufficiency in the sense that electricity and heat will exist at all
Victory for Czechia, Poland and Hungary in EU energy battle
Central and Eastern European countries come out the big winners in the nuclear energy dispute in Brussels
Europe seeks alternative gas supply routes to reduce its reliance on Russia
Azerbaijan, among other countries, offers help and could partially supply gas and oil
Polish PM calls for European solidarity in the face of Russian brinkmanship
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused Vladimir Putin of using “brute force methods” to keep Europe in a state of dependency
EU Commission proposals are detached from reality, says Czech PM Babiš
The initiative proposing an end to heating buildings with gas would have a dramatic impact on the entire EU economy, warns Babiš
Largest Czech alternative energy supplier shuts down over rising energy prices
Bohemia Energy has some 900,000 consumption points
EU’s energy policy in disarray, while prices in much maligned Hungary remain stable
Hungarians have the lowest energy costs in Europe, and Viktor Orbán is calling on the EU to end its “stupid” green energy plan. What can Europe learn from Hungary’s policies to help save it from a full-blown energy crisis?
5 countries, including Czechia, demand EU respond to rising energy prices
The five countries’ proposal asks for better coordination of purchasing and building strategic gas reserves, reforming the electricity market, and reduction of dependence on energy imports
Polish gas and mining giant PGNiG invests in Ukrainian gas
Polish energy and oil companies are entering Ukraine and signing historic agreements with their Ukrainian counterparts
Construction of Polish-Norwegian-Danish Baltic Pipe gas project has begun
Final preparations are being made on board three ships meant to lay the Baltic Pipe pipeline on the bottom of the Baltic Sea
Poland will use gas power plants and rely on Russian gas to avoid energy crisis
Russia’s Gazprom monopoly on European market broken by Southern Gas Corridor
Azerbaijan activated the Southern Gas Corridor at the end of 2020 which ensures commercial deliveries of blue fuel to the European Union while omitting Russia
Duda: Poland will be the energy hub for Central and Eastern Europe
Poland takes first step towards terminating Russian gas contract
Poland on the road to energy independence.
Poland to have fully independent gas supply by 2022, claims minister
Poland will have independent gas supply by 2022, claims the government plenipotentiary for strategic energy infrastructure Piotr Naimski. He explained that Poland’s recent 20-year gas deal with the United States is part of a strategy of creating a portfolio of long-term contracts.
Poland will be buying American LNG gas for the next 20 years
The Polish Petroleum Mining and Gas Industry (PGNiG) has signed a historic 20 year agreement for LNG gas with American companies. PGNiG will also have the possibility to resell the gas coming from the USA.
Nord Stream 2 could be blocked despite German and Austrian support
According to Maroš Šefčovič, the Vice President of the European Commission for the Energy Union, the European Council could cancel the Nord Stream project despite the support of Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands.