Imports

Trump

Trump demand for the EU to buy $350bn in U.S. energy unrealistic

Trump said the EU could avoid higher tariffs if it buys high amounts of oil and gas — but the numbers show this is unrealistic. The EU is negotiating, but is speeding up the deployment of renewables and readying trade retaliation.

CERAWeek

Gas execs at CERAWeek grapple with coming EU methane rules

The EU is phasing in methane regulations for imported gas over the next few years. At CERAWeek, there was disagreement over how easy it will be to comply.

trade war

Trump’s trade war hits energy sector

Canada and Mexico have expressed shock at the unprovoked trade war launched by the U.S. President. The energy sector will take a hit.

Russian gas

End of Russian gas through Ukraine marks historic moment amid tight market

Pipeline shipments of Russian gas through Ukraine permanently stopped on January 1st, marking a pivotal moment for international energy relations.

global LNG

Global LNG market faces 120 mtpa supply gap by 2040: conference

The global LNG market might be tighter than previously anticipated in the long-term amid a projected supply gap of around 120 million tonnes per year in 2040, a Wood Mackenzie conference heard on Tuesday.

BPDB

More than 30 Bangladesh renewables projects stall at BPDB signing stage

Bangladesh’s over-reliance on fossil fuel imports will escalate further if dozens of renewable project PPAs are not signed quickly with the BPDB, sources say.

gas imports

EU sued for gas imports tied to high methane emissions

A landmark court ruling earlier this year found that European governments must act on climate. A new lawsuit targets a lack of limits on gas imports.

The Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance

UK offshore oil and gas cuts up exposure to imports

Some remain critical of proposals to promote domestic production of UK offshore oil and gas to meet energy needs.