Seven-nation gas forum agreed in Cairo
Policy
Seven countries yesterday (Thursday) adopted an institutional framework to create the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) to be based in
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Putin eyes 2021 Nord Stream 2 completion date
Policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany will be finished by early
US city to consider ban on gas heating
Policy
The coastal US city of Bellingham (pictured) in Washington State is discussing a ban on all natural gas for residential
The U.S.-Iranian drone war won’t affect oil
Opinion
The 2020s started with a geopolitical bang, as U.S. President Donald Trump launched a reckless drone strike against Qasem Soleimani,
Russia unveils two-year climate strategy
Policy
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has published a strategy document to help adapt industry, transport and agriculture to climate change
Turkish Libya deployment boosts regional tensions
Policy
Turkey has begun deploying troops in the Libyan civil war in support of the UN-recognised government in Tripoli in a
Russia’s Lavrov blames US and EU for Iran crisis
Policy
The 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement is in danger of “falling apart” without the support of the US and the European
Ireland promises offshore wind ‘revolution’
Policy
Planning reforms for offshore wind projects will cause a renewable energy revolution, according to Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (pictured). The
Belarus demands cheap Russian energy but no annexation
Policy
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has warned Russia against a forced merger, saying it could start a war. The
Contractor abandons Nord Stream 2 amid US sanctions
Policy
A major construction firm working on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany has left the Baltic
Dutch Supreme Court upholds tougher emissions cuts
Policy
The highest Dutch court has upheld a ruling requiring the authorities to cut emissions by at least 25 per cent
COP25 hit stalemate over Paris deal implementation
Policy
Delegates from more than 190 countries are still talking at the COP25 climate summit in Madrid on how to include
Poland refuses to sign up to 2050 target
Policy
European Union leaders have agreed that nuclear energy will be included in efforts to become carbon-neutral by 2050 in the
EU agrees 2050 carbon-neutrality with Polish exception
Policy
EU leaders are holding talks in Brussels on commitments to carbon-neutrality by 2050 with Poland alone opposing the targets. Central
Denmark wins COP25 praise with climate law
Policy
Denmark has impressed at the COP25 event after the Copenhagen parliament adopted a legally binding emissions reduction target of 70