Transneft continues large-scale investments in Russia's transport infrastructure, allocating RUB 271.8 billion in 2023 to modernization and expansion of pipeline networks, export projects and environmental initiatives. The company aims to improve the reliability and safety of oil transportation by developing ports and introducing advanced digital technologies. These investments support the Russian economy ...

We discussed with "Vedomosti" the prospects of Kazakh oil transit. In August 2024, the Italian company Eni, through its subsidiary Agip Caspian Sea, began supplying Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET, noted that supplies through the CPC infrastructure are more convenient for Kazakhstan; however, the use of Druzhba is necessary due to the need to bypass infrastructure limitations. He also emphasized ...

... relatively low: futures at the TTF hub fluctuate around €30/MWh (approximately $380 per thousand cubic meters), reflecting a balance of supply and demand. The Role of LNG: Active imports of liquefied natural gas are helping Europe compensate for reduced pipeline supplies. In July 2025, LNG imports to the EU reached approximately 11.3 billion cubic meters, which is 37% higher than a year earlier. Increased LNG arrivals have accelerated storage filling; however, in the future, there could be stiffer competition ...

... emergency in the energy sector starting December 16, following Transnistria's earlier 30-day emergency declaration. Both regions fear an energy crisis and humanitarian catastrophe due to the potential cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine’s pipeline system. This threat is quite real, as Kyiv has repeatedly stated that gas transit via Ukrainian territory will cease starting January 1, 2025, when its contract with Gazprom expires. While alternative gas transit options exist beyond this ...

... gas" — an article by Sergey Tereshkin discussing the potential termination of gas supplies from Russia to Europe. The author analyzes the causes, consequences, and prospects of the energy crisis in the region. Russian gas supplies to Europe—via pipelines and as LNG—are under increasing threat. On December 20, pipeline gas deliveries to the EU might stop due to U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing a new sanctions package to ban LNG imports from Russia. What consequences ...