Europe
Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba
The move deals a blow to the PCK Schwedt refinery, which supplies most of the German capital's fuel and relies on Kazakhstan for 17% of its supplies.
U.S. fund and Indonesian oil group to make offer for Sicilian refinery ISAB
Cypriot private equity fund G.O.I. Energy has owned the refinery since buying it from Russian energy group Lukoil in 2023. The plant accounts for around a fifth of Italy's refining capacity.
Permit granted: MB Energy can build ammonia import terminal in Hamburg
Subject to the final investment decision, the terminal is planned to be built on the site of the Blumensand tank terminal in the Port of Hamburg.
What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?
The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Europe's response to the Iran war energy crunch
Central to the EU proposals is a focus on reducing reliance on oil and gas, to cushion against future fossil fuel supply disruptions and price spikes.
Russia's Syzran oil refinery halts operations after April 18 drone attack
Ukraine has increased attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure in recent months as U.S.-brokered peace talks have been paused with Washington focused on the Iran war.
Druzhba pipeline restarts Russian oil flows to Europe, unblocking EU loan for Kyiv
The Druzhba pipeline has become one of the most politically charged pieces of infrastructure in Europe since a Russian drone strike damaged the pipeline in western Ukraine and stopped Russian oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia.
INEOS strengthens European commitment with new distribution partnerships
The partners bring strong market expertise, technical capability and service, complementing INEOS’ strengths in production, product development and innovation.
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