"Italy has emancipated itself from Russian natural #gas and would have no problem with a proposed package of #EU#sanctions on #LNG that the European Commission is considering, Italian #Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said.
#Italy was one of the countries most dependent on Russian gas at the time of Moscow's all-out invasion of #Ukraine in 2022. But it has been remarkably nimble at diversifying supply..."
Bundesverwaltungsgericht weist Klage gegen LNG-Terminal auf Rügen ab
Das Bundesverwaltungsgericht hat eine Klage von Umweltverbänden gegen die neue Gas-Pipeline zwischen Rügen und Lubmin abgewiesen. Das Projekt sei angesichts der "fortbestehenden Krise der Gasversorgung" gerechtfertigt.
"Adopting the 14th sanctions package is one of the most important things," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said when he arrived in Luxembourg for a ministerial EU meeting.
Der Schiffsverkehr soll nach EU-Vorgaben bis 2050 klimaneutral werden. Das Bremer Institut für Seeverkehrswirtschaft und Logistik hält das für unrealistisch. Der Fokus müsse weg von LNG hin zu grünen Kraftstoffen gehen.
Useful idiots and Republicans in general will try to use Biden's pause for new LNG export terminal permitting as a political weapn against him this year.
Except because of #ClimateProgress the European Union’s demand for liquefied natural gas, which provided a key lifeline during the energy crisis, will likely peak this year as the region accelerates its renewables transition, according to the bloc’s energy regulator. #ElectrifyEverything#LNG
The European Parliament voted on April 11 to pass rules allowing member states to ban imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG), Reuters reported.
France has paid Russia 600 million euros ($644 million) for liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in just the first three months of 2024, making it the fastest-growing consumer of Russian LNG in the EU, Politico reported on April 11.
Russian gas producer Novatek is considering scaling back a major liquefied natural gas project due to the impact of Western sanctions, Reuters reported on April 4, citing sources in the industry.
"[#Shell's] Energy Transition report is actually a full-throated defense of the #FossilFuel industry.
– First, management is bullish on #LNG production;
– Second, they foresee a continued significant role for #oil in the transportation sector;
– Third, [there is] an expectation for more #hydrogen.
– Fourth, new carbon abatement and removal technologies “will be needed.” [This refers to] technologies or operating efficiencies that presently do not exist."
LNG-Terminal auf Krk: Erpressung mit Gas und "Interessen"
Auf dem Balkan könnte Bosnien und Herzegowina mit Flüssiggas aus Kroatien versorgt werden. Doch nationalistische Politiker beider Staaten blockieren ein geplantes Projekt. Von Nikolaus Neumaier.
a thread: 🧵@ende_gelaende#EndeGelände protestiert vor dem schwimmenden Terminal in #Brunsbüttel. „Der Import von #LNG ist ein #Klimaverbrechen“. Internationaler Protesttag fordert „North Sea #Fossil Free!“ Klimaaktivist*innen des Aktionsbündnisses Ende Gelände blockieren seit 9 Uhr die Zufahrt zum schwimmenden LNG-Terminal im Industriehafen Brunsbüttel. Sie fordern den sofortigen Stopp der Importe von Flüssiggas.
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It’s possible that the amount of flaring — a process where natural gas is burned — was underestimated when B.C.’s #LNG export facilities were approved, says Laura Minet, lead researcher.
Now, B.C. is re-evaluating. Michelle Gamage reports.
"Environmentalists are gearing up for their next giant climate fight: They want to force a showdown with the Biden administration over the massive expansion of #US#NaturalGas exports.
More than two dozen new or expansion projects are under construction or under consideration. Opponents say that buildout far exceeds what is needed and will further burden communities of color on the #GulfCoast and other parts of the country."
"Sixteen US states, including Texas, Louisiana and Florida, have filed a lawsuit to challenge the US federal government’s ban on approving applications to export liquefied natural gas
If all proposed #LNG projects were to go ahead and ship gas overseas, it would result in 3.2bn tons of greenhouse gases – equivalent to the entire #emissions of the European Union.
Export LNG, & domestic gas prices surge.
OTOH,
"In June 2022, #NaturalGas prices plunged by 30 % after a fiery accident and massive explosion shut down an #LNG export terminal in Freeport, Texas, underscoring the link between exports and domestic prices."
“This whole concept of ‘drill baby, drill’ for lower prices is a complete fabrication,” Slocum said. “The whole goal of pushing exports is making gobs of money for gas producers.”
Swedish FM: EU's next Russia sanctions package must target shadow tanker fleet, LNG imports (kyivindependent.com)
"Adopting the 14th sanctions package is one of the most important things," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said when he arrived in Luxembourg for a ministerial EU meeting.
EU Parliament approves option allowing members to block Russian LNG imports (kyivindependent.com)
The European Parliament voted on April 11 to pass rules allowing member states to ban imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG), Reuters reported.
Politico: France imports growing levels of Russian LNG (kyivindependent.com)
France has paid Russia 600 million euros ($644 million) for liquified natural gas (LNG) imports in just the first three months of 2024, making it the fastest-growing consumer of Russian LNG in the EU, Politico reported on April 11.
Reuters: Sanctions may force Russian company to scale back Arctic LNG project (kyivindependent.com)
Russian gas producer Novatek is considering scaling back a major liquefied natural gas project due to the impact of Western sanctions, Reuters reported on April 4, citing sources in the industry.