US talks to EU energy firms on contingency gas supply in case of Russia conflict – EURACTIV.com

The US government has held talks with several international energy companies on contingency plans for supplying natural gas to Europe if conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupts Russian supplies, two US officials and two industry sources said.

Explosion in China’s Chongqing kills 16: state media | Al Jazeera

A building housing a canteen in Chongqing in China’s southwest has collapsed after an explosion suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, killing at least 16, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday.

Yerevan Allows Armenian Forces To Participate In Peacekeeping Mission In Kazakhstan - UrduPoint

The Armenian Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has allowed the country's forces to participate in the peacekeeping mission of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kazakhstan.

CSTO Council Decides to Send Collective Peacekeeping Forces to Kazakhstan - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) made the decision to send peacekeeping forces of the Organization to Kazakhstan, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, who chairs the Council in 2022, said on Thursday.

US condemns violence in Kazakhstan, calls for restraint - The Jerusalem Post

The United States on Wednesday condemned violence and property destruction in Kazakhstan and called on protesters and authorities to exercise restraint, the State Department said in a statement.

Angry Kazakh protesters seize airport and 5 planes in Almaty - GulfToday

Authorities in Kazakhstan declared a nationwide state of emergency and promised a tough crackdown on Wednesday as mass unrest plunged the country into chaos.

Mayor’s office stormed as Kazakhstan protests spin out of control | Herald Sun

Protesters stormed the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented unrest in the Central Asian nation spun out of control.

Over 200 people detained in Kazakhstan for public order violations — interior ministry - TASS

Law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan detained over 200 people for violating public order during unauthorized protests in several regions of the country, the Kazakh Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Gas shortage hits Pakistan’s exports, adding to economic stress | Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s natural gas shortage is hurting its most important export industry, putting even more stress on an economy already struggling with accelerating inflation and a weakening currency.

Le proteste di Greenpeace. Nel mirino la proposta della Commissione sul nucleare

 

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Gazprom slams ‘groundless’ EU accusations of insufficient gas supplies - TASS

The allegations of insufficient gas supplies against Russia and the Gazprom energy corporation are unacceptable and groundless, European states create obstacles for themselves, Spokesman for the Russian gas giant Sergey Kupriyanov told the Rossiya-1 TV channel.

Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14 - BBC News

An explosion at a bank in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi has killed at least 14 people, police say.

Lukashenko amenaza con cortar el gas a Europa

 

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Gas price in Europe soars above $1,900 per 1,000 cubic meters — RT

 

European gas prices broke new record highs on Wednesday, rising sharply to above $1,900 per 1,000 cubic meters at the opening of trading. That is equivalent to $186 per megawatt-hour in household terms.

French government to block further natural gas, electricity price hikes • FRANCE 24 English

 

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Spain targets energy firms as European bills surge - BBC News

Spain's left-wing government has agreed emergency measures to cut spiralling energy bills as electricity prices climb to record levels.

US, Germany still disagree over Nord Stream 2 — White House - TASS

Washington and Berlin disagree in their approaches to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, but this does not affect relations between the two allies, a senior US administration official has said.

La Serbie inaugure un tronçon du projet de gazoduc russe Turkstream - Belga

Le président serbe Aleksandar Vucic a inauguré vendredi un tronçon du gazoduc russe Turkstream qui traverse son pays, en le présentant comme un élément clef pour la sécurité de son approvisionnement énergétique.

El presidente de Bolivia anuncia el descubrimiento de un nuevo "megacampo de gas" - RT

El presidente de Bolivia, Luis Arce, anunció este jueves en una conferencia de prensa "el descubrimiento de un nuevo megacampo de gas", llamado Boicobo Sur-x1, y celebró este importante hallazgo: "Es un regalo de nuestra Pachamama para todas y todos los bolivianos".

US Threatens Sanctions Over Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

Nord Stream 2 is a joint venture between Russia's state gas giant Gazprom and five European companies, including France's Engie, Austria's OMV AG, Germany's Uniper and Wintershall, as well as Royal Dutch Shell. Berlin and the EU have repeatedly expressed an interest in implementing the project.