Europe

The European countries most impacted by Russian gas phase-out

To help outline potential grounds for dispute among impacted countries, below is a breakdown of Europe's most gas-dependent nations and key regional gas import trends.

Turkey extends Russian gas imports for a year as it plans U.S. investment

Turkey is Russia's last major natural gas market in Europe after years of war-related Western sanctions on Moscow. It imports a total of 22 Bm3 of gas under the Gazprom contracts that expire at the end of the year, amounting to less than 40% of Turkey's overall gas mix, down from more than 50% in 2018.

U.S. LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output

LNG plants typically operate more efficiently in cooler conditions. Average temperatures along the Gulf Coast were about 8°F lower in November than in October, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

Updates on buildup of Germany LNG import terminals

Germany has been putting import terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) into operation as part of its efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose

Representatives for EU governments and the European Parliament reached an agreement in the early hours of Wednesday on proposals set out by the European Commission in June to end shipments from the EU's former top gas supplier following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Eni signs long-term 400,000 tpy LNG supply contract with BOTAŞ

Eni has entered a long-term LNG sale agreement with Turkish company BOTAŞ, in line with the company’s strategy to grow a diversified global portfolio and secure stable, multi-year relationships in key international markets. Under the transaction Eni has agreed to supply BOTAŞ approximately 0.4 mill..

Finland's Gasgrid seeks to expand transmission network

Synthetic methane is produced from electricity and is part of Finland's wider decarbonization drive to accelerate the introduction of renewable and low-carbon gases in industry.

China's LNG importer crown at risk as high prices cap demand

While China has increased output of domestic natural gas and imports via pipeline from central Asia and Russia, elevated spot prices for LNG that have persisted for much of the year are likely the largest factor in the drop in imports.

Ammonia cracking: Bringing an industrial unit in Antwerp to life

In Antwerp, a unique pilot ammonia cracking unit has emerged. More than a technological feat, it is the culmination of genuine teamwork in service of the energy transition. This unit, now operational, will make it possible to convert ammonia into hydrogen on an industrial scale, and paves the way for new low-carbon supply chains.

Ukraine's gas imports via Transbalkan route to double on Monday

Russian missile strikes on gas production facilities have deprived Ukraine of at least half of its own gas output and local energy officials say the country will need to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter.

Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe stable in November

If the current pace is maintained, Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe may amount to around 18 Bm3 this year, down 44% from 2024 due to the loss of the Ukraine transit.

Centrica announced the successful acquisition of Grain LNG

Centrica announced the completion of its Grain LNG acquisition1 in partnership with Energy Capital Partners (ECP) from National Grid for an enterprise value of £1.5 billion. After taking into account £1.1 billion of new non-recourse project finance debt, Centrica's 50% share of the equity investment..

Opinion: Don’t expect Ukraine peace deal to alter Europe’s gas gameplan

The White House is pushing Moscow and Kiev to agree to a plan to end the almost four-year war. If successful, Russian oil and gas might soon begin to trade more openly. But that will likely do little to change Europe's gas landscape.

TotalEnergies to relocate Le Havre floating LNG terminal after French court ruling

The FSRU, which has a capacity of 5 Bm3, or 10% of French gas demand, was stationed at the port of Le Havre in 2023 at the French government's request as part of efforts to ensure enough LNG to meet demand after the loss of Russian gas supplies to Europe following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Greenlyte launches world’s first LiquidSolar eFuel plant

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (eFuels).

China receives two more LNG cargoes from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project

China has received two more cargoes of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Arctic LNG 2, LSEG and Kpler data showed, taking to 16 the total number of shipments, despite U.S. and EU sanctions imposed on the project over Moscow's war in Ukraine. The Voskhod tanker delivered a cargo from Arctic LNG ..

Ukraine boosts gas imports via Transbalkan route as Russian strikes intensify

Drone and missile assaults on infrastructure have deprived Kyiv of at least half of its own gas production in recent months, forcing it to import an additional 4 Bm3 of gas over the winter heating season to make up the difference.

Bosnia, U.S. eye pipeline to cut Russian gas dependency

The project to build the South Interconnection gas pipeline, bringing natural gas to Bosnia from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the Croatian island of Krk, was approved three years ago in the lower house of the Bosniak-Croat Federation parliament but has been blocked by a Croat caucus in the upper house.

Equinor signs 10-yr deal to deliver gas to the Czech Republic

Norway is Europe's largest supplier of natural gas, delivering some 95% of its volumes via pipelines to Europe while the rest is exported on ships in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Data: U.S. LNG export dominance to be tested as sellers look beyond Europe

While U.S. liquefied natural gas exports in 2025 are nearly a third more than those of the next largest exporter, the heavy skew of sales to Europe leaves American LNG vendors at risk of rapid volume downturns as European buyers curb gas use.

Technimont attends ground-breaking ceremony of Tengiz Gas separation Complex in Kazakhstan

The facility is designed to recover at least 98% of ethane from dry gas, and its output will feed the second phase of the Silleno petrochemical complex, focused on polyethylene production—another major project being executed by Tecnimont.

Russia's Novatek gives deep discounts to sell sanctioned LNG to Chinese buyers

The purchases have ended the commercial limbo for the $21-B project, which is subject to some of the harshest sanctions the U.S. and Europe have imposed on Russia.

Update: Russia's Arctic LNG 2 ships 14th cargo in 2025 despite Western sanctions

Arctic LNG 2, initially planned to be one of Russia's largest LNG plants with an eventual output of 19.8 million metric tons per year, continues operations despite U.S. sanctions.

Update: Germany's LNG import terminals buildout

Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Elbe River terminal at Stade is now in line to become operational in the second quarter of 2026 at the earliest, according..

ITT’s Svanehøj acquires KOHO, expanding portfolio with compressor technology for growing gas solutions market

ITT Inc. has announced that its Svanehøj business, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized cryogenic pumps and aftermarket services for the marine sector, has acquired Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO).

Ukraine's DTEK imports its first U.S. LNG via Lithuania

Ukrainian energy company DTEK has imported its first cargo of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Lithuania's Klaipeda import terminal in an effort to strengthen energy security for Ukraine and other Eastern European countries.

Update: Germany continues to build up LNG import terminals

Germany is putting natural gas import terminals into operation as part of the country's efforts to replace piped Russian gas following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Opinion: The future of the energy transition will be fractured, bumpy and long

The landmark UN COP21 climate agreement signed in Paris on December 12, 2015 saw 195 nations commit to setting binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to "well below" 2ׄ°C above the pre-industrial levels. The ambition has in recent years been strengthened to 1.5°C.

TotalEnergies accelerates its gas-to-power integration strategy in Europe by acquiring 50% of EPH

Creation of a 50/50 joint-venture with experienced and successful team that built a leading flexgen position in Europe More than 14 GW of flexible generation in operation or under construction, representing net annual production of 15 TWh increasing to 20 TWh in 2030, and a pipeline of 5 GW under..

Slovakia's gas importer takes two-thirds of gas from non-Russian sources this year

Slovakia has been rearranging its supplies after Ukraine stopped transit of Russian gas in January this year, but has been keen to continue receiving gas under its contract with Russia's Gazprom through the Turkstream pipeline and Hungary.