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About: EurOil analyses key trends such as the influx of private equity into the North Sea and how it is shaping the basin's future. The monitor also provides key insight on major trends such as decommissioning and the development of frontier regions like West of Shetland. Midstream developments also take prominence, with deep analysis of the region's gas needs and how they will be met in the future.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of using energy blackmail against Serbia
Ukraine has accused Russia of using oil and gas supplies to pressure Serbia, saying Moscow is repeating tactics it previously deployed against Kyiv.
Lukoil Serbia operations unaffected despite US sanctions
Russian oil company Lukoil said on October 24 that its operations in Serbia are running normally despite US sanctions on its parent company, PJSC Lukoil.
Petrofac the lowest bidder for Kuwaiti project as it files for bankruptcy
Troubled UK energy services group Petrofac has emerged as the front-runner for a major infrastructure contract in Kuwait, just as its parent company files for administration in the UK.
Pan-Baltic investigative report finds Baltic firms ‘quietly powering’ Russia’s shadow fleet
Russia’s “shadow fleet” keeps the oil flowing despite sanctions – and some of the fuel helping it along may come from the Baltics, an investigation by LRT, 15min, Eesti Ekspress and Neka personiga has found.
EU agrees on gradual Russian gas phase-out
The EU has approved a plan to gradually phase out imports of Russian gas starting in 2026, covering both pipeline and LNG supplies.
Eni halts Russian gas flows via Turkey's Blue Stream pipeline
“In simple terms,” he added. “Eni intends to completely withdraw from operations linked to the Blue Stream gas pipeline.”
US slaps heavy energy, financial sanctions on Russia
Lukoil reportedly compelled to sell Romanian refinery under new US sanctions
Russian oil company Lukoil will be obliged to sell its Romanian subsidiary Petrotel Ploiești before next month’s deadline under new US sanctions targeting Russian energy groups, Romania’s State Secretary for Energy Cristian Bușoi said.
Bulgaria tightens control over Lukoil sale after fresh US sanctions on Russia
Bulgaria’s parliament passed new legislation tightening state control over the sale of Russian oil major Lukoil’s assets in the country, after Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Russia’s top energy firms.
EU enacts sanctions package on Russia moving forward ban on LNG imports
Ban on imports of Russian LNG has been moved forward one year to January 2028.
Montenegro amends hydrocarbon exploration blocks ahead of tender
The Montenegro government announced on October 23 that it has adopted an amendment to the decision on determining blocks for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons.
Bulgaria has one month to decide future of Lukoil refinery
Bulgaria must decide within a month what to do with the Lukoil refinery in Burgas after the United States imposed new sanctions on Russia’s biggest oil companies.
MOL calls EGM to decide on new holding structure
MOL's shareholders will vote on a corporate restructuring plan at the November 27 EGM that will spin off major units, upstream, downstream and retail into separate businesses.
Reports say Kyrgyzstan showing signs of fuel shortages as Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries continue
Kyrgyzstan has reportedly started showing signs of fuel shortages amid the Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries that are curtailing Russia’s fuel exports.
US sanctions halt sale of NIS subsidiaries in region
The sale of regional subsidiaries owned by NIS has been put on hold following the imposition of US sanctions earlier this month.
EU dismisses Serbia's fears over Russian gas transit ban
The EU has rejected claims that a new package of sanctions targeting Russian gas imports will cut off energy supplies to Serbia, following sharp criticism from Belgrade over the bloc’s latest move to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Galp Energia plans to expand frontier exploration in Africa amid strong demand for oil
Portuguese integrated energy company Galp Energia is planning to expand frontier exploration in Africa amid continuing strong demand for fossil fuels in Europe.
MOL says no risk to domestic fuel supply after Danube refinery blaze
Fires broke out at refineries in both Hungary and Romania in recent days.
Turkey’s Russian Urals crude oil imports in October look set to match those of September
Turkey reportedly looks set to maintain its imports of Russian Urals crude oil in October at around 280,000 barrels per day (bpd), with the figure forecast to be flat against the September intake.
EU decision to ban Russian gas transit raises alarm in Serbia
Belgrade warned that the EU's decision to halt imports and transit of Russian natural gas from 2026 poses a serious threat to its energy security, with senior politicians calling the move "catastrophic".
Hungary to challenge EU’s ban on Russian gas imports, vows to block REPowerEU
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says the European Council’s decision to ban Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027 could jeopardise Hungary’s energy security.
EU sets 2028 deadline to end Russian gas imports under phased ban
European Union energy ministers have approved a plan to end all Russian gas imports by 2028, introducing a phased ban on new and existing contracts.

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