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Europe: EU plans legal path to end Russian gas contracts without penalties Read More »

Europe: EU plans legal path to end Russian gas contracts without penalties

The European Union is developing legal measures that would allow companies to terminate long-term contracts for Russian gas without facing penalties, citing force majeure. This move is part of the EU’s broader strategy to eliminate its reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Commission will […]

Romania: OMV Petrom and Romgaz advance Neptun Deep project with new exploration well Read More »

Romania: OMV Petrom and Romgaz advance Neptun Deep project with new exploration well

OMV Petrom and Romgaz, partners in the Neptun Deep offshore gas project, are preparing to drill a new exploration well as part of their concession agreement commitments. The companies have identified two potential drilling locations, both of which will undergo permitting, though only one site will ultimately be selected for operations. The exploration activity represents

Croatia: Krk LNG terminal expansion set to double capacity, auction for new slots scheduled Read More »

Croatia: Krk LNG terminal expansion set to double capacity, auction for new slots scheduled

The installation of a new regasification module at the LNG terminal on the Croatian island of Krk is nearing completion, with operations expected to begin in October. This upgrade will increase the terminal’s maximum annual capacity, doubling it from 3.1 to 6.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas. An auction for the allocation of these

Europe: Dutch gas prices show minor increase in Week 16 despite warm temperatures and strong supply Read More »

Europe: Dutch gas prices show minor increase in Week 16 despite warm temperatures and strong supply

In Week 16 of April 2025, Dutch gas prices saw a slight increase, despite the combination of warm temperatures and strong supply from Norway. TTF gas futures for contracts with delivery in May 2025 were slightly higher compared to the previous week but remained consistently below €40/MWh throughout the week. On Thursday, April 14, TTF

Europe: Oil, gas and CO2 prices see fluctuations in third week of April amid global market concerns Read More »

Europe: Oil, gas and CO2 prices see fluctuations in third week of April amid global market concerns

In the third week of April, Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market continued to trade below $70 per barrel. The lowest settlement price was recorded on Tuesday, April 15, at $64.67 per barrel. However, prices increased in the last two sessions of the week, with the weekly maximum settlement price

Region: Bosnia and Herzegovina advances Western Gas Interconnection with Croatia Read More »

Region: Bosnia and Herzegovina advances Western Gas Interconnection with Croatia

Representatives from the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), three cantons, and the Brčko District have signed a memorandum of understanding to move forward with the Western Gas Interconnection project, linking Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia’s natural gas network. The new pipeline will trace a route from Lika Jesenica through Rakovica and

Brent oil, TTF gas and CO2 emission allowance prices see fluctuations in April’s second week Read More »

Brent oil, TTF gas and CO2 emission allowance prices see fluctuations in April’s second week

In the second week of April, settlement prices for Brent oil futures in the ICE market remained below $70 per barrel. On Tuesday, April 8, these futures reached their weekly minimum price at $62.82 per barrel, the lowest since April 7, 2021. However, a 4.2% increase in prices saw the futures reach their weekly peak

Serbia establishes SPV Banatski Dvor to oversee strategic gas storage expansion Read More »

Serbia establishes SPV Banatski Dvor to oversee strategic gas storage expansion

The Serbian Government has approved the creation of a new state-owned company, SPV Banatski Dvor, based in Novi Sad, to manage the expansion of the country’s only underground gas storage facility in Banatski Dvor. The expansion project, which is already in progress, aims to double the storage capacity to enhance Serbia’s energy security, addressing rising

EU member states approve extension of gas storage rules to boost energy security Read More »

EU member states approve extension of gas storage rules to boost energy security

EU member state representatives have endorsed the EU Council’s revised position on the gas storage regulation, proposing a two-year extension of the current requirement for countries to fill their gas storage facilities to 90% ahead of winter. This move aims to protect the EU from volatile gas prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The extension is

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