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Russian Gas Imports to the EU Increased in Early 2026
Despite the entry into force of the REPower Gas Regulation, by which the European Union began phasing out imports of Russian natural gas, data shows that imports from Russia actually increased in the first months of 2026. According to the…
IEA: Methane Reduction Measures Could Deliver 200 Billion Cubic Metres of Gas Annually
Methane emissions from the energy sector remained at extremely high levels during 2025, with no clear signs of a global decline, warns the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). However, the same analysis shows that solutions exist –…
IEA: Increase in LNG Capacity Delayed by at Least Two Years
Events in the Middle East have led to disruptions in the international gas market. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its quarterly report, providing an overview of developments during the 2025/2026 heating season, along with an analysis of the…
Slovenian Government Mitigates Diesel, Petrol and Heating Oil Price Increases
The Slovenian government has announced measures in response to rising oil prices caused by geopolitical developments in the Middle East. According to reports, excise duties on diesel and heating oil are planned to be reduced to the lowest level allowed…
ENTSOG: Injection of renewable gases into European networks reaches 43.2 TWh
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) has published a report on the annual injection of renewable gases into the European Union’s gas networks for the period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2025. Tracking this…
European Commission probes Romania’s request for more aid and a longer restructuring period for CE Oltenia
The European Commission launched an in-depth investigation at the end of February into the amended restructuring plan for Romania’s state-owned energy company CE Oltenia, in order to determine whether the proposed increase in state aid complies with European Union rules.…
Bulgaria in the Final Phase of Construction of the Vertical Gas Corridor
The construction of the section of the Vertical Gas Corridor located on the territory of Bulgaria has entered its final phase of implementation. As announced on the official website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy, two projects within this initiative…