First time drones have hit Russia's hinterland of gas in northern Siberia
Dmitry Artyukhov, the regional governor, said that a drone had attacked an 'industrial facility' in Novy Urengoy in northern Russia. This was a first attack in the natural gas hinterland of Russia. Artyukhov didn't identify the facility.
Russia's exports of LNG for January-August are up 13.7% on an annual basis
The Arctic LNG 2 project has contributed to a 13.7% increase in Russia's liquefied gas exports in the first eight-month period of 2026. In the first eight month of this year, the same data revealed that…
Gazprom's first-half profits fall by 12%
Gazprom, a Russian gas producer, reported that its first-half profit was 864 billion Russian roubles, or $10 billion, about 12% less than it had been a year earlier. The company attributed this to the stronger rouble.
Moscow's petrol stations restrict sales due to shortages
According to witnesses and fuel suppliers, Moscow's fuel stations have implemented new limits on gasoline purchases due to fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks against refineries as well as strong seasonal demand.
Germany's Uniper signs 20-year LNG deal with Canada
The German state-controlled energy company Uniper finalised on Wednesday a 20-year deal to purchase liquefied?natural?gas from Canada, as the two countries deepen their partnership. Uniper secured 2 million…
TotalEnergies CEO: Arctic LNG 2 plant to be closed in Russia
Patrick Pouyanne, the CEO of TotalEnergies, announced on Thursday that it would be selling its stake in Russia's Arctic LNG 2 facility. He told analysts during a call on the second quarter results that…
TotalEnergies CEO: Arctic LNG 2 plant to be closed in Russia
* CEO: 'It is in the company's best interest. Patrick Pouyanne, the CEO of TotalEnergies, announced on Thursday that it would be selling its stake in Arctic LNG 2 in Russia. He told analysts on a call…
Data shows that Russia's LNG imports will increase by 9.9% during the first half of 2026.
The preliminary LSEG data showed that Russia's liquefied gas exports grew 9.9% - in the first half of this year - to 16.6 million metric tonnes, boosted mainly by the growing supply resulting from the new Arctic LNG 2 project.
The US has lifted sanctions on Serbia's NIS oil company, which is owned by Russians.
Serbian energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic announced on Instagram that the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control has granted another reprieve to Serbian-owned NIS oil until July 31. The waiver from the U.S.
The U.S. seeks to waive sanctions on Serbia's NIS Oil Company, which is owned by Russians.
The company announced on Friday that Serbia's Russian owned NIS (NIIS.BEL), the only oil refinery in the country, had applied for a new U.S. sanctions waiver to continue 'operations' after July 1, when the existing one expires.
German authorities search for sites in connection with the winding down of German Gazprom Unit
German federal prosecutors said on Wednesday that they had conducted searches 'on suspicion of attempted sabotage' in connection with the 2022 closure of Gazprom Germany. The prosecutors stated in a statement…
MOL receives US license extension to negotiate the purchase of sanctioned NIS Oil firm, reports news agency
According to a report by the Serbian news agency Tanjug, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of U.S. Treasury has granted a license to Hungary's MOL energy company to negotiate a purchase of a majority…
MOL Hungary, Gazprom Neft Russia, and Gazprom will get an extension of NIS talks
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Tuesday that the initial deadline had expired. He said that the talks between Hungary's MOL and Russia’s Gazprom and Gazprom should be extended by 15 days.
A Ukrainian drone strikes the largest refinery in Moscow Region
On Tuesday, a Ukrainian 'drone' caused a fire at the largest refinery in the Moscow region and damaged an 'a' facility. Oil producer Tatneft also announced a nationwide fuel purchasing cap. These are signs…
Interfax reports that Tatneft, a Russian oil company, has limited sales at its stations.
Interfax reported that Tatneft, the Russian oil producer, has imposed restrictions on the sale of gasoline and diesel at all its stations in Russia. Interfax reported that a company hotline said temporary…
Serbia concludes negotiations on shareholder agreement with Hungary's MOL regarding NIS oil company
Serbia completed Wednesday talks on a shareholders agreement with MOL, Hungary’s largest oil and gas company, regarding its minority stake in Russian-owned, U.S. sanctioned NIS Oil & Gas. Serbia's Energy…
Serbia's NIS wants a new US license to operate after 16 June
NIS Serbia, owned by Russians, operates the only oil refinery in Serbia. The company has now applied for a 'U.S. The company announced on Wednesday that it would apply for a new?U.S. NIS said that in its request to U.S.
The US allows MOL, the Hungarian oil company, more time to negotiate with NIS, the Serbian oil company.
The?U.S. has?granted more time to Hungary's largest oil-and-gas company, MOL MOLB.BU. MOL announced late Saturday that the government will 'negotiate' the?purchase of a majority share in Serbian NIS NIIS.BEL. This oil company is controlled by Russia.
TotalEnergies Remains Silent as Russia Approves Sale of Arctic LNG 2 Stake
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of a 10% stake in the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project held by France's TotalEnergies to a company called Nordline LLC, according to a decree published…
TotalEnergies is silent about the Russian decision approving the sale of Arctic LNG 2 stake
According to a Wednesday decree, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the sale by TotalEnergies of a 10% share in the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Project to Nordline LLC. TotalEnergies has declined to…