Kadri Simson says talks with Azerbaijan would allow Gazprom to continue exporting to central Europe
Unusual price relationship could make it harder to refill EU storage as Russian supplies dwindle
Netherlands challenged over plan to restrict use of biogas not made from domestic dung
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort
Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targets
Austria’s OMV warns Gazprom could halt supplies following arbitration ruling
Economy ministry instructs import terminal to refuse planned shipment of LNG
Incoming administration’s policies might eventually lead to decrease in US LNG exports to EU
Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price rises
Deal would signal Moscow’s diminishing influence on Balkan energy networks
One of the largest US LNG producers is pitching flexible contracts to help the bloc diversify its energy mix
Danish executive calls for clear regulation for green transition to avoid continent’s companies being ‘left on the platform’
Increase highlights continuing vulnerability of market to supply disruptions
LNG flows have increased despite attempts to sanction Moscow and weaken its economy
Bloc officials overcome deep divisions on atomic power but finance goal commitment remains unresolved
PM Denys Shmyhal tells counterpart Robert Fico that Kyiv will meet obligations without renewing Gazprom transit deal
Tool to harness bloc’s buying power led to contracts for just 2% of potential demand, say people with access to data
Existing regime not strong enough for companies to exit long-term contracts, says energy minister
Premier raises alarm over ‘extreme’ prices in southern Europe from undercapacity and Ukrainian demand
Increased risk and lack of price incentives diminish appeal of the country’s facilities
Viktor Orbán’s government defies EU pressure to reduce reliance on fossil fuel from Moscow
European Commission rejects complaints that Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil threaten security of supply
Kyiv examining plan to replace Russia gas supplies with fuel from Azerbaijan
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