Tag: Gas

ZEEP Colombia-Venezuela Border: Advantages, Key Objectives, and Regional Future
The relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has historically oscillated between collaboration and tension, shaped by the political contexts of each country The recent signing of the agreement to establish the Special Economic Zone of Peace (ZEEP) marks a turning point in border management, opening new expectations for development, integration, and reconciliation for border communities. Historical […]
July 22, 2025

9th OPEC International Seminar: TeleSur and Its Role in Energy Information
The 9th OPEC International Seminar, done on July 9 and 10 in Vienna, Austria, established itself as one of the most significant events for the global energy industry in 2025. RELATED: OPEC+ Expects to Boost Global Oil Market Share to 52% by 2050 This assembly brought together OPEC member countries, participants of the OPEC+, Declaration […]
July 15, 2025

EU Sanctions on Russia: Updates, Impacts, and Future Outlook
The European Union (EU) has intensified its sanctions policy against Russia, recently reaching the proposal of the 18th sanctions package in response to the war in Ukraine and Russia’s position of not accepting a ceasefire. RELATED: Critical 5 Takeaways From Putin’s Warning on Russia-West Geopolitical Tensions This article analyzes the evolution of the sanctions, their legal framework, the economic and […]
July 14, 2025

Russia Delivers 100 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas to China
Gazprom has secured contracts to ship gas to China until 2049. On Friday, the Russian energy conglomerate Gazprom announced the delivery of the first 100 billion cubic meters of gas to China as part of a contract totaling more than 1 trillion cubic meters of fuel. RELATED: Russian Forces Liberate 13 Settlements Over the Past […]
May 30, 2025

Venezuela Asserts Sovereignty Over Oil and Gas: “Resources Belong to the People”
Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez asserts national sovereignty over oil & gas reserves, rejecting foreign interference. “Energy sovereignty is non-negotiable,” she declares amid US pressure. Related: Venezuela Blames US Sanctions for Chevron’s Return of Oil Shipments to PDVSA In a recent speech, Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez declared that the country’s energy resources—including its vast […]
May 12, 2025

EU Plan to Halt Russian Energy Imports Is an Economic Suicide: Slovak PM Fico
The EU would stop signing new contracts for Russian gas and terminate all existing spot market deals by the end of 2025. On Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blamed the European Commission’s proposal to completely halt energy imports from Russia, calling the plan unacceptable in its current form. RELATED: Xi Jinping Visits Russia: China-Russia […]
May 8, 2025

China Cuts Off U.S. Gas Imports and Prioritizes Alliance with Russia Amid Trade War
China maintains a 70-day halt on U.S. LNG purchases, increases Russian imports, and reshapes the global energy landscape in response to U.S. tariffs. Related: U.S. Escalates Trade War: Trump Imposes 145% Tariffs on China China has gone over 70 days without importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States, according to Kpler data cited […]
April 18, 2025

Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Infrastructure in Response to ATACMS Missile Launch
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that Ukraine’s military provocations will not go unanswered. On Wednesday, the Russian military attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including the country’s largest gas storage facility. RELATED: Ukraine Attacked Compressor Station on Turkstream Pipeline “One of the targets hit was the above-ground infrastructure of the largest underground gas storage facility in Stryi, […]
January 16, 2025

Russia to Supply Gas to Transnistria on Humanitarian Grounds
Gas will be supplied in the volumes necessary for the population, as well as for thermal energy and industry. On Wednesday, Vadim Krasnoselski, the president of Transnistria, announced that his country had reached an agreement with Russia for the supply of gas to address the energy crisis. RELATED: President Maduro Thanks Visit of Manuel Zelaya […]
January 15, 2025

Slovakia Proposes Meeting With Ukraine to Discuss Gas Transport Dispute
The meeting will ‘create a good foundation for an open discussion’ about gas supplies via Ukraine. On Monday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed holding talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss gas transit through Ukraine which was halted recently. RELATED: Senegal and Mauritania Begin Gas Production from Grand Tortue Ahmeyim Field In an […]