UK joins pact to protect North Sea infrastructure
The UK, along with five other countries, has signed a declaration to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.
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Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines
Swedish officials said they have decided to close their investigation into the September 2022 explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, saying they do not have jurisdiction.
Securing critical pipeline infrastructure: a response to recent sabotage
Instead, a combination of barriers can be employed, where each additional mitigation draws the net a little tighter in one area, making it harder for the perpetrator to get through the armour.
Sabotage fears raised for damaged Finland-Estonia gas pipeline
“It is likely that both the gas pipe and the damage to the communication cable is the result of external activity,” he said in a statement.
Denmark asks Nord Stream 2 to help identify object near blast
The Danish Energy Agency has invited Swiss-based Nord Stream 2 to participate in an operation to lift an unknown object found next to the damaged gas link in the Baltic Sea.
Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports
Germany's defence minister voiced caution on Wednesday over media reports that a pro-Ukraine group was involved in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year.
US, German intel points to Ukraine role in Nord Stream explosion
The report went on to say the attack required experienced divers who may have received “specialised government training” at some point.
How a two man crew gathered Nord Stream shrapnel with ROVs
A piece of shrapnel from the sabotaged Nord Stream pipeline is on display at Aberdeen’s Subsea Expo alongside the ROV that captured the first footage of the damage.
Russia blames US for Nord Stream blasts, threatens consequences
Russia blamed the US for explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines and warned of a response from Moscow, after an American investigative journalist published an article alleging the Biden administration had attacked the gas transportation network.
New reliance on LNG puts Europe in line for higher prices
Much has been written about the economic consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, particularly as the shutdown of the Nord Stream gas pipeline has left the European market scrambling for cover in the form of liquified natural gas (LNG).
Nord stream 2 gas pipeline firm given stay of bankruptcy
A Swiss court has granted a six-month "stay of bankruptcy" to the operating company for the never-opened Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which was built to bring Russian gas to Germany but put on ice shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
GUH: Major projects await but subsea sector needs more visibility
Global Underwater Hub CEO Neil Gordon says the subsea sector needs clearer visibility on major projects in wind, oil and gas and defence.
Trudeau to bring back sanctions on Nord Stream pipeline parts
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is revoking the waiver that exempted Nord Stream pipeline turbines from Canadian sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas industry.
Sweden confirms sabotage behind Nord Stream explosion
Swedish prosecutors have concluded that sabotage caused the Nord Stream explosions, in September.
Timeline: Everything you need to know on the Nord Stream sabotage
With Nord Stream AG, the consortium led by Russia's Gazprom completing "intial data gathering" on the pipeline's alleged sabotage in the Baltic Sea, we've put together a timeline of events on the key pipeline's leaks.
Nord Stream AG finds ‘technogenic craters’ near Line 1
Nord Stream AG has completed initial data gathering at the location of the pipeline damage on Line 1 in the Swedish exclusive economic zone finding "technogenic craters".
Uniper posts €40 billion loss as Russia throttles gas supply
Uniper reported one of the biggest losses in German corporate history, with Russia’s stranglehold on gas supplies leaving the giant utility struggling to survive.
Norway Armed Forces raise readiness to protect energy links
Norway is increasing the readiness of its defense forces and boosting maritime surveillance as it works to secure vital energy links to Europe.
Russia blames UK for Nord Stream sabotage
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has claimed that the UK's navy was behind the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines last month.
Norway calls for NATO support amid offshore drone fears
Norway's prime minister is calling for support from NATO navies as fears around drone sightings near offshore platforms grow.
Russian attacks target Ukraine power plants
Russian attacks on Ukraine have destroyed 30% of Ukraine’s grid, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Powerful explosions damaged Baltic Sea pipelines – Danish police
Powerful explosions were the cause of "extensive damage" to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Danish police have said.
Putin says all infrastructure at risk after Nord Stream hit
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said any energy infrastructure in the world is at risk after the explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Nord Stream leaks caused by detonations in sign of sabotage
Detonations caused the recent ruptures of Russia’s Nord Stream gas pipelines, with the evidence pointing to a deliberate act, according to Swedish investigators.
Sweden closes area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaks in ‘sabotage’ probe
The Swedish prosecutor in charge of the investigation into leaks from pipelines in the Baltic Sea has ordered the area to be closed as he carries out a preliminary inquiry into "suspected gross sabotage".