Putin's Energy Giant Falls on Hard Times

Years of mismanagement and politically driven expansion are catching up to the Russian state-owned natural gas company Gazprom.

Russia, China ink framework deal on second major gas supply deal

(Reuters) - Russia and China signed a framework agreement on Sunday for a new gas deal, just months after the two sides sealed a long-awaited supply agreement worth up to $400 billion, part of President Vladimir Putin's strategy to bolster ties with Beijing.

Ukraine and Russia reach gas 'consensus'

Ukraine and Russia have "found consensus" on a deal to end their gas dispute, according to the boss of Ukraine's state gas firm.

Poland Says Gazprom Cut Gas Supplies via Belarus, Ukraine

Poland is investigating reduced natural gas supplies from Russia’s OAO Gazprom (OGZD) via Belarus and Ukraine, according to the country’s dominant gas company.

Russia and China launch gas pipeline

Russia and China have begun the construction of a new gas pipeline linking the countries, with a ceremony in the Siberian city of Yakutsk.

Russia warns EU of Ukraine gas shortage

Russia says there is a risk that gas shortages this winter could force Ukraine to siphon off supplies of Russian gas meant for EU customers.

Ukraine crisis: Russia halts gas supplies to Kiev

Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies, in a major escalation of a dispute between the two nations.

Ukraine makes part payment on Russian gas debt

Ukraine has paid part of its gas debt to Russia after talks between both sides and the European Union, says EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger.

Putin’s Energy Trumps U.S. Sanctions as Rosneft Extends Reach

One by one, executives from some of the world’s largest energy companies climbed the dais to sign accords with OAO Rosneft (ROSN) chief Igor Sechin as Vladimir Putin stood behind his blacklisted ally, nodding approvingly.

China, Russia on verge of gas deal

BEIJING — China plans to sign a multibillion-dollar deal to buy Russian gas during a visit by President Vladimir Putin next week despite U.S. pressure to avoid undermining sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.

Energy Security in Focus as Ukraine Unsettles EU Talks

The escalating crisis in Ukraine is moving security of gas supplies to the forefront of the European Union debate on how to design its climate and energy rules for the next decade.

Ukraine refuses Russian demand for advance gas payment

Ukraine will not pay in advance for Russian gas at Gazprom's new, higher price, the Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuriy Prodan has said.

Side deals with Moscow thwart drive to wean Europe off Russian gas

(Reuters) - While officials in Brussels were calling for Europe to reduce its dependency on Russian natural gas and negotiate with Moscow as a bloc, Austria was quietly bypassing the European Commission to cut its own bilateral deal on building a pipeline.

Shell puts new Russian projects on hold after seizure of Crimea

Royal Dutch Shell has ruled out starting any new projects in Russia over the short-term following Vladimir Putin’s seizure of Crimea.

Slovakia and Ukraine agree over gas supply

Slovakia and Ukraine have reached a deal that will allow gas from Central Europe to reach Ukraine via Slovakia.

Gazprom hikes Ukraine gas price by a third

The Russian energy company, Gazprom has raised the price it charges Ukraine for gas by more than a third. The company's chief executive Alexei Miller says the change was because Kiev has failed to pay its bills.

Russia to double oil, gas flows to Asia by 2035

MOSCOW: Russia plans to at least double its oil and gas flows to Asia over the next 20 years, a draft of its energy strategy showed on Friday, part of a pivot away from export routes to Europe.

EU's Almunia says ready to charge Gazprom in antitrust case

(Reuters) - The European Union's antitrust chief said on Thursday that he was ready to charge Gazprom (GAZP.MM) with anti-competitive practices in a move that could lead to a fine of up to $15 billion for the Russian gas export monopoly.

Gazprom sets aside £2.4m to buy tablet for chief executive Alexei Miller

Russian gas giant Gazprom has set aside 119.7m rubles (£2.4m) to buy a specially-made tablet for chief executive Alexei Miller.

Tighter oil market will boost unloved energy stocks - Investec

LONDON (Reuters) - A tighter oil market in the second half of 2013 will boost some energy stocks, which have trailed the rest of the equity market though the rally, said Charles Whall, co-manager of Investec (LSE: INVP.L - news) 's $1 billion-plus energy fund.