Berlin Responds to US Threats of Imposing Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2

As Washington has declared that it might introduce sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, authorities in Berlin have said that such a move won't guarantee the growth of imports of liquefied gas from the US.

Europe Buyer of 40% of Iran’s Oil Exports in February

About 40 percent of Iranian oil exports in February was sold to European companies, including the global oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni.

China exports drought-resistant rice farming technique

A China-developed drought-resistant rice breed and its farming method have been introduced to nine countries, mainly in southeast Asia and Africa, according to an agricultural academy in east China's Anhui Province.

Gazprom ready to cover growing gas demand in Europe

Gazprom is ready to meet Europe’s growing gas demand, including for the United Kingdom, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Russian gas holding Alexander Medvedev told reporters on Wednesday.

Death toll in Sri Lanka flooding, mudslides tops 200

As waters recede in Sri Lanka, the country's disaster management agency said Wednesday the death toll from flooding and mudslides has topped more than 200.

Iran mulls exports of gas to Europe (via Georgia)

Iran's deputy Petroleum Minister said Saturday that Iran is pondering the exports of gas to the European countries, semi-official Fars news agency reported.

Saudi Arabia seeks 10 pct renewable energy in six years: minister

Saudi Arabia wants 10 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources within several years as part of a transformation in its power sector, the energy minister said Monday.

Brazil charges 63 over meat scandal: A total of 21 meatpacking plants were involved

Brazil's Federal Police said Sunday they charged 63 people for taking part in a corruption scheme that sold expired or adulterated meat.

Turkey suspends license granting to Russian suppliers of wheat, corn

Turkey has suspended issuance of licenses for duty-free import of sunflower oil, wheat and corn from Russia, President of the Grain Union Arkady Zlochevsky told TASS.

Second meeting this year between Israel, Cyprus and Greece on energy issues

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades will hold a one-day summit on Thursday. The three first met together in January in Nicosia in what was hailed as the formation of a new “strategic alliance” in the eastern Mediterranean, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Israeli Consul in Istanbul: we want to export gas via Turkey!

Consul General of Israel in Istanbul Shai Cohen said that Jerusalem would like to export natural gas via Turkey, and called such cooperation is quite natural.

First Shipment of US Natural Gas Arrives in Portugal

The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from the United States has reached its destination in Portugal, a development that could disrupt Russia's domination of the European gas market.

Pipeline gas exports by independent producers not under debate. - Alexander Novak, Russian energy minister

The issue of granting access to Russian pipeline gas exports to independent producers is not under debate now, the country’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Tuesday.

EU, Israel discuss export of Israeli natural gas

The European Union's envoy to Israel met Wednesday with Israel's Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz to discuss possible exports of the country's newly found natural gas to Europe.

Iran plans to double its oil exports to Japan once sanctions are lifted

Iran plans to double its oil exports to Japan after international sanctions are lifted, Mehr News Agency said on Sunday. "It has been estimated that oil exports to Japan will increase twofold once the international sanctions are nullified," the agency said.

Shell Welcomes US Lifting Oil Export Ban

The Shell Oil Company welcomes the lifting of the export ban on US crude and considered it as "beneficial to government, industry and consumers," according to company’s spokesperson Curtis Smith.

Brent oil hits 11-year low as oil extends slide on glut worries

European benchmark Brent crude slid to an 11-year low on Dec. 21 as oil prices resumed their slide in an oversupplied global market facing the prospect of renewed US exports.

Gazprom says prospects of Iranian gas entering European market very distant

The prospects of Iranian gas entering the European market are very distant, Gazprom Deputy Chairman of the Management Committee Alexander Medvedev said Friday.

German exports, imports top monthly record in July

Germany’s exports and imports rose to new monthly records in July, official data showed on Sept. 8, underlining the robustness of Europe’s top economy in the current stormy global economic seas.       

Cambodia to export crocodile skins to France

Cambodia will export 1,000 crocodile skins to France next month in a pilot project that, if successful, will look to increase the sale of skins to the Europe, a local media reported Monday, citing crocodile farmers association representatives.