European gas prices increased by 11.4% during the week of June 16–22, 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, increased cooling demand amid hotter-than-usual weather, and reduced wind power generation across the continent. On June 19, the TTF futures for the month ahead, traded on the ICE exchange, reached €41.6/MWh, marking the highest […]
Gradska plinara Zagreb-Opskrba (GPZO) will no longer supply natural gas to public institutions in Zagreb, marking another setback after losing its position as the primary household gas supplier last year. Following an extensive evaluation of bids for a public procurement contract valued at 14.5 million euros, a new supplier has been chosen. The contract was
Brent oil futures for the Front Month on the ICE market reached their lowest weekly settlement price of $73.23 per barrel on Monday, June 16. Prices then climbed, remaining above $75 per barrel for the rest of the week. The peak weekly settlement price was $78.85 per barrel on Thursday, June 19 — the highest
The European Commission’s draft regulation to phase out imports of Russian natural gas applies only to EU member states, leaving countries outside the bloc, such as Serbia, unaffected in terms of their own gas supplies. This means Serbia can continue importing Russian gas for its domestic consumption. However, restrictions would apply if the gas is
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In June, Romgaz began drilling operations for the 54 Damianca well in the Caragele gas field, aiming to reach a final depth of 5,100 meters. The project is focused on identifying previously untapped gas resources and analyzing geological formations located beyond 4,000 meters. According to the company, the drilling is progressing on schedule and without
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In Week 24 of 2025, natural gas prices in Europe surged amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The escalation began after Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran, sparking fears of a broader conflict in a region critical to global energy supplies. This unrest, coupled with forecasts of high temperatures and reduced
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Serbia is currently negotiating a new long-term natural gas agreement with Russia, aiming to secure what it claims will be the most favorable gas price in Europe. According to Dušan Bajatović, Director of the state-owned company Srbijagas, the upcoming contract with Gazprom is expected to take effect in September and could last either three or
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Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov announced that another shipment of pipes is expected to arrive at the port of Burgas in the coming weeks, marking continued progress on the Vertical Gas Corridor project. He emphasized Bulgaria’s growing role as a key player in ensuring regional energy stability through the development of critical infrastructure. Minister Stankov
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Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has strongly denied recent accusations that the country exports natural gas to Austria at discounted rates, allegedly disadvantaging Romanian consumers. In a public statement, ANRE rejected what it called misleading claims made by certain political figures, emphasizing that such narratives contradict Romania’s economic interests and energy security goals. According
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A recent analysis by the think tank Ember projects that natural gas consumption in the European Union will decline by 7 percent by 2030. This expected decrease is being driven by the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources and a broader shift toward electrification across member states. Ember’s review of national energy strategies from EU
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