European Commission's Position on South Stream Remains Unchanged
The press officer of the European Commission (EU) stated Tuesday that the EU's position on South Stream project remained unchanged and added that all gas pipelines in Europe "must be built in line with...
View ArticleBulgaria’s Lawmaker Hopes Russia’s Decision on South Stream Not Final
Bulgarian lawmaker hopes that it is still possible to reach an agreement with the European Commission on the South Stream gas pipeline project.
View ArticleEurope May Face 'Disaster' Due to South Stream Cancellation: Czech Company
Cancellation of the South Stream gas pipeline project spells a disaster for the Baltic States, as well as Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary and Austria, the marketing director of Czech gas company said.
View ArticleNo Compensation for Bulgaria After South Stream Project Closure: EU Source
According to a source in the European Commission, Bulgaria will not receive any compensation for the South Stream gas pipeline project cancellation.
View ArticleSouth Stream Was Bulgaria’s Last Chance of Energy Independence: Ex-Minister
Bulgaria has a chance to win back its energy independence by implementing three gigantic projects: Burgas-Alexandroupoli, South Stream and Belene, the former Bulgarian energy minister said.
View ArticleEU Biggest Loser in South Stream Row, Russia to Look for Buyers Elsewhere
Russia would be the last in line to suffer from the failure of the project to bring natural gas to central and southern Europe via a new route, a political expert with the University of Zagreb,...
View ArticleSouth Stream 'Failure' Chance for Europe to Stop Dependence on Russia: Kiev
The "failure" of the South Stream project is a sign of Europe's recovery from its dependence on Russian gas, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
View ArticleSouth Stream Closure: Europe’s Tragedy or Russia’s Bargaining Tool?
According to a Hungarian analyst, Europe's opposition to the pipeline project has eventually led to the current crisis and will hit hard certain states, but also expressed his hope that the decision is...
View ArticleUkraine Hails EU Decision to Torpedo Russia’s South Stream: Ukrainian FM
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Ukraine is glad to see that Russia's South Stream project on gas supply to Europe has been abandoned due to the EU critical stances toward it.
View ArticleRussia's South Stream Project Closure Result of Pressure: White House
According to a US National Security Council spokesperson, Russia's decision to stop the South Stream project was reasoned by pressure on Russia from different factors, including sanctions.
View ArticleSouth Stream Cancellation Result of ‘Russian Behavior’: US Security Adviser
The US National Security Adviser stated the termination of the South Stream project is an indicator of the great price, the country pays for its policy.
View ArticleCancellation of South Stream Is Russian Leverage in Europe: Experts
According to experts, the termination of the South Stream project is Russian tool to deal with Europe, because its dependence on Russian oil and natural gas is a potentially powerful strategy.
View ArticleSouth Stream Closure ‘Setback’ to Russian Energy Interests: US Senators
Two ranking US senators expressed their pleasure with the termination of the South Stream project and also noted that it would be a "setback" to Russia.
View ArticleBulgaria to Lose $0.5 Bln Annualy on South Stream Closure: Politician
The chairman of Bulgaria's Attack party blames the United States and the European Union for using Bulgaria as a pawn in geopolitical games against Russia. He states that Sofia had to terminate the...
View ArticleRussia’s Decision to Abandon South Stream Pipeline Project Final: Minister
The decision to cancel the South Stream gas pipeline construction is final, Russian energy minister said Thursday.
View ArticleSaipem Notified of Marine Activity Halt Following South Stream Termination
Saipem, a subsidiary of Italian energy company Eni has announced that it had been officially notified of contract termination from South Stream Transport BV.
View ArticleTurkey Best Place for Russia in Region to Create Gas Hub
The chairman of the gas program at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies commented on the Russia's plan to construct a pipeline to Turkey, saying that it was highly realistic.
View ArticlePutin, Erdogan Discuss Energy Cooperation, 'Turkish Stream' - Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed bilateral cooperation with the focus on joint projects in the energy sector, including the 'Turkish Stream' pipeline.
View ArticleReports Greece Could Host Gas Pipeline Amid Gazprom Talks in Athens
Speculation that the proposed Russian-Turkish gas pipeline could be extended into Greece as part of a plan to supply Europe with gas has heightened with a meeting between the chief of Russian gas...
View ArticleRussian Gas Transit Capacities Development Guarantees EU Energy Security
Russia guarantees energy security for Europe through the development of new gas transit capacities, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.
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