All articles tagged with #gas pipelines
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Politico
The Biden administration's pause on offshore wind projects and support for gas pipelines has sparked criticism from environmental advocates and lawmakers, with New York Governor Hochul caught in the middle as she navigates her energy strategy amid federal and state approvals and opposition.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
A Ukrainian man wanted by Germany for suspected involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage was arrested in Poland on a European arrest warrant.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions was arrested in Poland on a European arrest warrant issued by Germany. The case is linked to sabotage that damaged Russian-German gas pipelines, escalating tensions amid the Ukraine war, but his exact role remains unconfirmed, and he plans to fight extradition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Iran has accused Israel of being behind two attacks on gas pipelines that disrupted supplies in several provinces, further escalating tensions between the two countries. The explosions hit Iran’s leading south-north gas pipeline network, with the Iranian Oil Minister claiming that the plot was foiled. While Israel has not acknowledged carrying out the attacks, Iran has generally blamed agents of Israel for similar acts of alleged sabotage in the past. The war on Gaza has worsened relations between the two countries, with other regional actors also getting involved in the conflict.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo News
Israel reportedly conducted covert attacks on two major Iranian gas pipelines, causing significant disruption to heat and cooking gas supplies in several provinces. The sabotage marks an escalation in the shadow war between Israel and Iran, posing a major challenge to Iran's intelligence and security agencies. The attacks suggest the existence of covert networks operating in Iran linked to Israel, and have caused a significant impact on Iran's vital energy infrastructure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Israel reportedly conducted covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran, causing significant disruption to heat and cooking gas supplies in several provinces. The sabotage marks an escalation in the shadow war between Israel and Iran, targeting Iran's vital energy infrastructure and posing a major challenge to its intelligence and security agencies. The attacks required deep knowledge of Iran's infrastructure and careful coordination, suggesting possible insider collaboration. Iran's energy minister claimed minimal disruption and service restoration, contradicting reports of widespread outages, while Israel has not confirmed or denied its involvement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran, disrupting the flow of heat and cooking gas to provinces with millions of people, marking an escalation in the shadow war between the two countries. The sabotage targeted several points along the pipelines, causing sweeping disruption and aiming to damage Iran's energy infrastructure. Iran's oil minister stated that the goal of the attack was to stir domestic discontent, but stopped short of publicly blaming Israel or any other culprit.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Iran condemns twin explosions on gas pipelines, blaming "terrorism and sabotage" and linking the incidents to Israel amid heightened regional tension due to the war in Gaza. The explosions occurred on the south-north gas pipeline, disrupting gas supply, but authorities denied cuts to industries and offices. While Arab separatists in southwestern Iran have claimed attacks on oil pipelines in the past, Iran generally blames Israel for similar acts of alleged sabotage. Tensions have risen as Iran faces economic challenges from international sanctions and rare civil unrest, while the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warns of Iran's lack of transparency regarding its atomic program.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
The Kremlin has expressed "alarm" over a report by The Washington Post that senior Ukrainian military officials, without President Zelenskyy's knowledge, coordinated an attack on Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. The report named a Ukrainian special forces commander as the coordinator of the explosions that damaged Russia's gas pipeline network below the Baltic Sea. The attacks have sparked accusations of Western, Ukrainian, and Russian involvement, with no one claiming responsibility. The Kremlin sees this as evidence of Ukrainian involvement and raises concerns about President Zelenskyy's lack of awareness, urging the West to take note.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
A joint investigation by The Washington Post and Der Spiegel has revealed that a senior Ukrainian military official, Roman Chervinsky, played a key role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. Chervinsky, a colonel in Ukraine's special-operations forces, coordinated the operation, which involved a six-person team using a sailboat and deep-sea diving equipment to place explosive charges on the pipelines. The investigation found that Chervinsky had ties to Ukraine's intelligence services and took orders from the country's top general. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy likely did not have knowledge of the plot, according to the investigation. The blasts damaged three of the four pipelines, causing gas leaks and straining diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Western countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FRANCE 24 English
A joint investigation by The Washington Post and German outlet Der Spiegel has revealed that a Ukrainian special forces commander, Roman Chervinsky, played a key role in coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September last year. Chervinsky oversaw logistics and support for a team that placed explosive charges on the pipelines, causing significant damage. While Chervinsky denies any involvement, the investigation suggests that he acted under orders from more senior Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian government has not responded to the investigation, and President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly denied his country's involvement in the sabotage. Chervinsky is currently on trial in Kyiv for unrelated charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
A joint investigation by The Washington Post and Der Spiegel has identified a Ukrainian special forces commander, Roman Chervinsky, as playing a key role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2021. Chervinsky allegedly oversaw logistics and support for a team that placed explosive charges on the pipelines, cutting off a major route for Russian gas exports to Europe. The investigation suggests that Chervinsky took orders from senior Ukrainian officials, including General Valerii Zaluzhny. Both Ukraine and Russia have denied involvement in the blasts, which caused damage to the pipelines and heightened tensions between the two countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by South China Morning Post
A joint investigation by The Washington Post and Der Spiegel has identified a Ukrainian special forces commander, Roman Chervinsky, as playing a key role in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2020. Chervinsky, who denies any involvement, allegedly oversaw logistics and support for a team that placed explosive charges on the pipelines, causing ruptures and gas leaks. The operation was reportedly designed to keep Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the dark, and Chervinsky took orders from more senior Ukrainian officials. The Ukrainian government has not responded to the investigation. Chervinsky is currently on trial for unrelated charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
A senior Ukrainian military officer, Colonel Roman Chervinsky, allegedly coordinated the sabotage attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, according to anonymous Ukrainian and European officials. Chervinsky, who had intelligence ties and served in Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, reportedly managed logistics and support for a team that placed explosive charges on the pipelines using a sailboat and deep-sea diving equipment. The incident damaged Russia's ability to sell natural gas to Western Europe and fueled a surge in energy prices. Investigations into the sabotage are being conducted by Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by DW (English)
Traces of explosives have been found on a yacht suspected of being used to transport explosives for the purpose of blowing up the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, according to a letter from Germany, Sweden, and Denmark to the UN Security Council. The investigation is ongoing, and it is not yet possible to determine the identity of the perpetrators or their motives. The pipelines were targeted by unexplained explosions last September, causing significant damage.