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EU Aims to Cut All Russian Gas Imports by 2027

OilPrice

As the European Union seeks to end its dependency on Russian energy, the European Commission is set to propose this week a ban on new contracts for natural gas supply with Russia on the basis of trade law, which needs a majority vote approval instead of a unanimous EU call.

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Supermajors to Significantly Boost Oil and Gas Output in Nigeria

OilPrice

Supermajors Shell and TotalEnergies expect to raise oil and gas production over the next two years from projects they operate in Africa’s top oil producer, Nigeria.

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Slovakia to Tap Up to 100% Russian Gas Under EU Exemption

OilPrice

Slovakia’s government is planning to increase its intake of Russian pipeline gas under a temporary EU exemption, reversing earlier commitments to phase out Russian energy supplies in a controversial move amid a growing bloc-wide crackdown on Russian fossil fuels.

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EU to require EU firms to disclose details of Russian gas contracts

Oil & Gas 360º

(Oil Price) – As part of the European Union’s efforts to halt imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, the bloc will require EU companies to disclose details of their contracts to buy Russian gas, according to an internal European Commission document seen by Reuters. By Charles Kennedy for Oilprice.com

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European Commission Proposes Law Ending Russian Gas, Oil Imports by 2027

Rigzone

Image by Cylonphoto via iStock The European Commission has proposed legislation to stop the importation of natural gas, oil and oil products from Russia into the European Union by 2027, betting on global liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased regional infrastructure interconnectivity.

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EU's Gas Import Mix: Imports of Piped Russian Gas Increased by About 10% in May As US LNG imports Declined

Energy Outlook Advisors

June 8, 2025 Europe’s energy landscape is transforming as the continent reduces its reliance on imported natural gas. Following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the EU accelerated efforts to diversify gas supplies, launching the REPowerEU plan to phase out fossil fuels and other plans to reduce imports form Russia.

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Global LNG production will drive supply surge in 2026, says IEA

Oil & Gas 360º

(World Oil) – Global supply of liquefied natural gas is set to surge the most since 2019 next year, primarily driven by production additions in North America, the International Energy Agency said. expansion this year, the IEA said in its quarterly gas market report. A project in Qatar will also add to the growth.