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By Rhod Mackenzie

The German authorities are discussing the nationalisation of Rosneft's oil refining assets. Rosneft's largest asset in the country, the Schwedt refinery, which relied on Russian supplies via the Druzhba oil pipeline, has experienced loading difficulties after Germany rejected oil...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia is increasing the number of companies permitted to export its natural gas. Gazprom was the sole exporter for many years until Novatek was added due to its LNG from Yamal a decade ago. With the new law, another exporter of Russian gas is added and plus Novatek's capabilitie...