By Rhod Mackenzie On 1st October, the Netherlands will finally close its primary gas field located near the northern city of Groningen. This gas field, was the largest source of hydrocarbons in continental Western Europe. It helped in the swift development of post-war Netherlands, but at the same time caused the infamous “Dutch disease” in […]
Completion of the construction of the Russian project “Nord Stream-2” is nearing. The head of the Swiss company Nord Stream-2, which is the operator of the gas pipeline, Matthias Warnig, announced the imminent completion of pipe laying on the offshore section. According to him, the works hould be completed by early September. Tests will take […]
In search of energy independence, Ukraine may be drawn into one more dubious scheme.
Last week, a Memorandum on the supply of American gas in the amount of at least 5.5 billion cubic meters per year was signed.
Details of the document are not yet known, as it was immediately sent for revision. Currently, it is known that it is expected to sign an agreement with the American company Louisiana Natural Gas Exports. Deliveries must be made through the Polish terminal Swinoujscie.
The news is encouraging and promises good prospects. But there are some doubts.
