Search: Natural gas,Energy relations (2 materials)

Against the odds: The USSR and East-West Germany energy relations

... Germany and Germany's Democratic Republic showed significant interest in developing the gas industry of the two states. The 1973-1974 surge in oil prices urged many countries to seeks diversification away from oil towards other sources of energy. Natural gas seemed to be the most prospective alternative. During the 1970s natural gas production in the Soviet Union demonstrated a sharp increase, as a result of the opening of giant natural gas fields in Siberia and implementation of large diameter ...

06.06.2016

Germany and Russia Intensify Gas Cooperation Despite Political Tension

... companies: Gazprom, BASF, E.ON, ENGIE, OMV, and Shell signed a special agreement on the creation of a new pipeline with 55 bcm of natural gas capacity per year. The wide consortium aims at satisfying all EU requirements, ecological standards and energy directives,... ... needed, as both countries realize that their cooperation forms the backbone of Europe’s energy security. Reinforcing the energy relations between the two countries adds to the strengthening of the existing interdependence and will prevent future gas ...

27.05.2016

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