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Energy security will trump green transition in Balkans

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BALKANS

In South-east Europe, decarbonisation plans vary greatly between EU member states and non-members. The latter are lagging behind and in some cases reverting to coal. Divergence is…

Austrian exit from Russian gas is far from assured

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AUSTRIA

Russia's share of Austrian gas imports was cut sharply in the wake of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine but has now returned to pre-war levels. Austria’s ability to accelerate…

Egypt will struggle to save its gas surplus

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EGYPT

This is increasing annually because of population growth and rising global temperatures. Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are on hold until autumn, and upstream production…

EU gas outlook is stable for next winter

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EU

EU: Gas outlook remains stable

Ukraine crisis will muddy eastern EU energy transition

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EU

Higher energy prices and, as war rages in Ukraine, the politicisation of sources of supply are highlighting weaknesses, and some strengths, in the energy systems of the eleven…

LNG producers will aim to cut their carbon footprint

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INTERNATIONAL

The companies use carbon offsets in a bid to sustain demand in the face of rising concern about methane emissions, evolving sustainability criteria, the adoption of carbon…

EU’s gas position will remain exposed to shocks

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EU

It is expected to receive much less Russian gas this year than last. Power sector developments and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) import capacity are both positive, but the…

LNG use will be crucial to nations’ energy transitions

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INTERNATIONAL

LNG is cleaner than most fossil fuels but still incompatible with net zero emissions. India, China and other Asian economies see LNG imports as a ready and economically viable…

Turkey faces power shortages as gas contracts end

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TURKEY

Turkey stands to lose 21% of its import portfolio during the peak winter demand period. Take-or-pay gas import contracts signed two decades ago are coming to an end, and renewal…

Gas prices expose Europe’s energy vulnerability

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EUROPE

The cost of gas-fired generation sets the electricity price in much of Europe today. Falling indigenous production has left Europe reliant on gas imports and exposed it to global…