Germany considers seizing parts of a Russian gas pipeline to use in an LNG terminal as Europe reels from an energy crisis, report says

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—Germany wants to repurpose part of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline for an LNG terminal, according to Der Spiegel. —The Russia-owned gas pipeline is not in use after Berlin vowed not to make it operational due to the war in … Read More

New German Chancellor Scholz Makes European Debut

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday heads to Paris and EU and NATO headquarters, with Russia tensions and climate in the spotlight for his first foreign trip since he took office this week. Germany’s new leader has pledged continuity with … Read More

Trump on collision course with Germany over US bid to dominate energy market

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Experts believe the US president’s new measures – signed last week – are targeted at crippling Russia’s oil and gas sector. The sanctions could affect Nord Stream 2, a pipeline connecting Russia’s gas fields with Germany which is due to … Read More