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Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
The war between the United States and Israel and Iran, now entering its second week, is increasingly affecting neighbouring the Gulf states that export oil. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been in place for several days, is…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
The US-Israeli attack on Iran and its regional repercussions have significantly affected global energy markets, most notably the gas market. On 2 March, Qatar, the world’s third-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, announced a…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
On 17 December, the European Parliament formally adopted the text of a regulation intended to complete the EU’s phase-out of natural gas imports from Russia. The agreement had been reached on 3 December during the third round of trilogue…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
On 17 June, the European Commission published a legislative proposal aimed at phasing out gas and oil imports from Russia by EU member states. The document specifically proposes:
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
The Israeli attack on Iran, which began on 13 June, has affected energy commodity markets. Prices rose almost immediately, with monthly Brent crude contracts increasing by approximately 8–13%, reaching $75–78 per barrel. Despite airstrikes…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
On 6 May 2025, the European Commission announced a roadmap proposing measures to ensure the EU’s complete phase-out of Russian energy imports. According to the plan, EU member states are expected to end their purchases of Russian oil, gas…
OSW Report | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
Since the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the effective implementation of three key energy policy objectives has gained importance: ensuring energy security alongside the EU’s ambitious climate agenda, maintaining…
Analyses | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
On 16 November, Russia’s Gazprom Export ceased supplying gas to Austria’s OMV under a long-term contract. Its terms envisioned the delivery of around 5 TWh of gas (0.5 bcm) monthly till 2040. The cessation of supplies follows the OMV’s win…
OSW Report | | Agata Łoskot-Strachota
The launch of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine and its economic war with the West have led to an unprecedented reduction in the European Union’s energy ties with Moscow. Brussels has proven more willing than many expected to…
Analyses | | Ilona Gizińska, Agata Łoskot-Strachota
In early April, Turkey started supplying natural gas to Hungary. This follows an agreement signed in August 2023 between the Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM and the Turkish BOTAŞ. The contract, which was formally signed during…