Energy in Russia

EU with Higher Solar and Wind Energy Production in 2022 than Gas

In 2022, solar and wind power account for around 22% of EU electricity generation, the highest share in the EU to date. At the same time, the production of electricity from gas represents 20%, which is 1 pp. less than in 2021. This is reported by DPA, referring to a study by the Ember think tank.

Plans to tackle Russian crisis

 Gov’t examines contingency strategies if natural gas supply is disrupted or farming exports are affected

By Chryssa Liaggou and Dimitra Manifava

The government is keeping a close eye on developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis in a bid to respond to any adverse effects it may have both on natural gas and oil imports, as well as on exports of agricultural products to Russia.

Russia and Austria set up joint South Stream company

Russia and Austria set up joint South Stream company

VIENNA -- Russia and Austria have agreed on a joint company to construct the Austrian arm of the USD 45 billion South Stream gas pipeline project, RT.com is reporting.

The pipeline will deliver 32 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country, bypassing Ukraine.