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Oil and gas are the world's most important sources of energy since the mid-1950s. But due to their carbon footprint, the two commodities are under pressure, and calls are mounting saying the less we use the better.

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DW Fokus Europa | Schweden Gotland

DW Fokus Europa | Schweden Gotland

Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

Swedish authorities report that hundreds of tankers are traveling from St. Petersburg to India or China.

A worker in a yellow hi-vis vest and a white hardhat stands with his back to the camera, near a pipeline, Nord Stream 2 written on his back

A worker in a yellow hi-vis vest and a white hardhat stands with his back to the camera, near a pipeline, Nord Stream 2 written on his back

Nord Stream: Gas, politics and war

Who was behind explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022? A closer look at the timeline.

Two workers walking outside an oil refinery

Two workers walking outside an oil refinery

War in Ukraine: Russian oil still flowing into the EU

Ukraine is taking direct action to limit the flow of Russian oil and gas to Europe.

A Venezuelan flag flying over the piping of an oil facility

A Venezuelan flag flying over the piping of an oil facility

Can Venezuela finally reap its oil riches after election?

On the brink of economic collapse after years of mismanagement, the oil-rich nation could soon have a brighter future.

Gas flares from an oil platform in Nigeria in 2009

Gas flares from an oil platform in Nigeria in 2009

Should African nations develop their fossil fuel resources?

Would Senegal, Africa's lastest oil producer, and other African nations be better off keeping oil and gas in the ground?

A Ukrainian worker checks gas valves of the main natural gas pipeline at the gas-compressor station in Boyarka village near Kiyv, Ukraine on April 22, 2015

A Ukrainian worker checks gas valves of the main natural gas pipeline at the gas-compressor station in Boyarka village near Kiyv, Ukraine on April 22, 2015

How EU could use Ukraine's pipelines when Russia deal ends

The European Union has opened talks with Azerbaijan to replace more Russian gas exports to the EU.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' summit in Samarkand on September 16, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders' summit in Samarkand on September 16, 2022

What is India's role in boosting Russia's war economy?

As PM Narendra Modi holds talks with President Vladimir Putin, India wants to stay neutral and boost trade ties.

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DW Sendung Made in Germany

Can this magic fuel clean up the shipping industry?

Is ammonia a realistic alternative to marine diesel? There are big challenges, but great potential.

An artificially generated imaged of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship

An artificially generated imaged of the Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Pollution at sea: How green are cruise ships really?

The cruise industry is booming. But what's driving the hype and how can cruising be made more sustainable?

Doku Plan KW 23 Giftwolken über dem Irak

Doku Plan KW 23 Giftwolken über dem Irak

Under poisoned skies - Iraq’s toxic oil fields

The air in many regions of Iraq is polluted and unhealthy, perhaps even carcinogenic.

Nigeria's military seizes several drums of petroleum products during a raid on illegal refineries in Niger Delta, Nigeria

Nigeria's military seizes several drums of petroleum products during a raid on illegal refineries in Niger Delta, Nigeria

What is Nigeria doing to stop chronic oil theft?

Nigeria relies on crude oil for about 90% of foreign exchange income, but massive oil theft is draining its revenue.

Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber speaking in the Kuwaiti parliament. Archive image from 2020.

Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber speaking in the Kuwaiti parliament. Archive image from 2020.

Kuwait: Emir dissolves parliament, a month after elections

The tiny oil-rich nation along the Persian Gulf has seen four elections in four years amid political gridlock.

Fruit packaged in plastic or arranged in cardboard boxes

Fruit packaged in plastic or arranged in cardboard boxes

Shopping showdown — what's greener, plastic or paper?

Paper packaging is more environmentally friendly than plastic, right? But it's not so simple.

An Iranian veiled woman in a black chador walks past a mural painting depicting the State of Liberty in Washington DC.

An Iranian veiled woman in a black chador walks past a mural painting depicting the State of Liberty in Washington DC.

Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?

As the West plans new sanctions following Iran's attack on Israel, will the Islamic Republic's economy withstand a war?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the Iranian flag in the background

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the Iranian flag in the background

Iran's attack on Israel has muted impact on oil markets

The global economy has reacted mostly with indifference to the Iranian strike on Israel. Can the calm last?

Workers constructing the Iranian section of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline in 2013

Workers constructing the Iranian section of the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline in 2013

Iran gas pipeline: A solution to Pakistan's energy woes?

Energy-hungry Pakistan wants to go ahead with a natural gas pipeline connecting it and neighboring Iran.

Energie Immer mehr riesige Tanker mit verflüssigtem Erdgas (LNG

Energie Immer mehr riesige Tanker mit verflüssigtem Erdgas (LNG

The truth about LNG

We're building infrastructure to trade more and more LNG. But shouldn't we be moving AWAY from fossil fuels?

Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Flames rising from the burning of excess hydrocarbons at a natural gas field in Iraq, a row of palm trees in the foreground

Fossil fuel giants fall short on climate goals

They may tout a low-carbon future, but many of the top oil and gas companies are failing to meet global climate goals.

A pumpjack operates at the Yamashinskoye oil field of Yamashneft oil and gas company, against a dramatic cloudy orange sky

A pumpjack operates at the Yamashinskoye oil field of Yamashneft oil and gas company, against a dramatic cloudy orange sky

Russia's economy is growing, despite sanctions

Western sanctions were meant to undermine Russia's war in Ukraine, but Russia has built a successful wartime economy.

Shell weakens 2030 climate targets

British multinational energy giant Shell has slightly diluted its 2030 carbon emission target.

Flaring at Venture Global´s Cameron Parish LNG facility in the United States

Flaring at Venture Global´s Cameron Parish LNG facility in the United States

US LNG stop: Germany's energy security in danger?

A US ban on new LNG projects gets accolades from activists, but nations relying on the US fuel are shocked.

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

A large cruise ship with two seagulls in the foreground

Can ship cruises actually be net zero by 2050?

A lack of alternative fuels and desire to save money has kept cruise companies from significantly reducing emissions.

An official of the Saudi oil company Aramco, watches progress at a rig at the al-Howta oil field near Howta, Saudi Arabia

An official of the Saudi oil company Aramco, watches progress at a rig at the al-Howta oil field near Howta, Saudi Arabia

Why the Middle East won't quit oil

Gulf countries are diversifying their economies away from oil. Will investing in renewables translate into quitting oil?

The floating LNG terminial Energos Power docked in the German port of Mukran

The floating LNG terminial Energos Power docked in the German port of Mukran

Germany: Disputed floating LNG terminal arrives at Rügen

Proponents praise German energy independence, critics claim it will turn the island into a "fossil fuel energy park."

The Exxon Mobil Corp building is pictured in Georgetown, Guyana

The Exxon Mobil Corp building is pictured in Georgetown, Guyana

Guyana is betting on oil: Is it a good idea?

While countries are trying to wean themselves off fossil fuels, they are the reason why Guyana's economy has tripled.

A Russian oil tanker anchored at a port

A Russian oil tanker anchored at a port

Ukraine war: Russia's economy beats the odds — can it last?

Russia's economy has not collapsed under the weight of western sanctions. In fact, it seems to be thriving.

A view of many wind turbines in the North Sea

A view of many wind turbines in the North Sea

Can Germany meet its ambitious wind energy targets?

Industry figures have cast doubt on the goal of quadrupling wind power by 2030, partly due to inadequate infrastructure.

a flares light up a LNG facility

a flares light up a LNG facility

Germany helps fuel explosion in US gas exports

A boom in LNG exports from the US to Europe, and especially Germany, is driving massive fossil fuel expansion.

People hold a sign made of LED lights that says ''Not A Hoax'' during a rally in San Diego

People hold a sign made of LED lights that says ''Not A Hoax'' during a rally in San Diego

What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?

Opponents of climate science have ways of sowing doubt around climate change. And that can restrict urgent action.

Environmental activists at a court in The Hague holding up a poster with the words "Shell: No more Pollution.Time for Justice" and a picture of an African man with oil on his hand

Environmental activists at a court in The Hague holding up a poster with the words "Shell: No more Pollution.Time for Justice" and a picture of an African man with oil on his hand

Nigeria: Shell's divestment plan sparks debate

Shell wants to sell its Nigeria onshore subsidiary to a consortium of five companies, most of them based in Nigeria.

Russian President Putin is seen in front of a stock exchange barometer.

Russian President Putin is seen in front of a stock exchange barometer.

Why sanctions won’t stop Russia

In this episode, we look at how Russia is making a fortune from oil to fund the war and ask what can be done to stop it.

A man covers his face as he walks at a park during sunset amid heavy smoggy conditions in New Delhi

A man covers his face as he walks at a park during sunset amid heavy smoggy conditions in New Delhi

A fossil fuel phaseout or phasedown: Does it matter?

Early drafts of the COP28 agreement refer to a "phasedown/out" of fossil fuels. The final text will likely be disputed.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at COP28 on Saturday

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at COP28 on Saturday

COP28: Germany's Scholz calls to phase out coal, oil and gas

World leaders push varied approaches to slowing climate change including an end to fossil fuels and more nuclear power.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.

an aerial view of the industrial complex at the port of Vasiliko, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal

an aerial view of the industrial complex at the port of Vasiliko, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal

How can Cyprus exploit its gas in a geopolitical minefield?

Cyprus boasts vast natural resources. But the Mediterranean island is also situated in a volatile geopolitical region.

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04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

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Major Chinese property developer at risk of default - EU buying record volumes of Russian LNG

An oil rig at sunset

An oil rig at sunset

Oil markets watchful amid Israel-Hamas war

The terror attacks on Israel have not yet prompted energy price spikes. But the risk of escalation has markets nervous.

Oil pumpjacks in the Permian Basin in Texas

Oil pumpjacks in the Permian Basin in Texas

ExxonMobil boosts fossil fuel commitment with Pioneer buyout

Fossil fuel emissions are considered the main drivers of climate change.

An oil rig on the Scottish coast

An oil rig on the Scottish coast

UK approves controversial North Sea oil and gas production

The approval goes against recommendations made by scientists and the UN to limit fossil fuel use.

A diesel pump at a gas station in Germany

A diesel pump at a gas station in Germany

Russia's diesel exports: Who will the ban hit?

The Kremlin has again been accused of weaponizing energy by banning exports of diesel just as winter approaches.

Gas well at Groningen field, Netherlands

Gas well at Groningen field, Netherlands

Netherlands closes Groningen gas field over quake fears

The Netherlands had previously announced plans to shut the field by 2030 due to the risk of low-magnitude earthquakes.

A protester in Frankfurt holds a placard calling for an embargo on Russian gas

A protester in Frankfurt holds a placard calling for an embargo on Russian gas

EU gas supply: When Russia went into self-destruct mode

A year ago, Russia stopped gas exports via the Nord Stream pipeline. The weaponization of gas has been worse for Moscow.

Aerial of the Yasuni National Park

Aerial of the Yasuni National Park

Ecuador: Voters reject oil drilling in the Amazon

Ecuadorians have said 'no' to oil extraction in a portion of the Amazon, one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

Part of Inpex Corp.'s onshore natural gas processing facility in Darwin, Australia, on July 24, 2018

Part of Inpex Corp.'s onshore natural gas processing facility in Darwin, Australia, on July 24, 2018

LNG supplies: Why Europe is spooked by Australian strike

If workers at liquefied natural gas facilities walk off the job, Europe may have to outbid China for other gas supplies.

Disused oil rigs anchored in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland

Disused oil rigs anchored in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland

UK to grant new oil, gas licences despite zero-carbon aim

Britain will award hundreds of new licences to explore for oil and gas in the North Sea, its government says.

Two construction workers stand on a sandy site with puddles around them

Two construction workers stand on a sandy site with puddles around them

Angola's new oil refinery brings hopes and fears

Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import of the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that.

Olive oil produced on Japan's Shodoshima Island

Olive oil produced on Japan's Shodoshima Island

Japan's luxury olive oil industry embraces organic farming

Olive oil produced on Japan's Shodoshima island is considered a delicacy.

Ukraine gas storage: EU needs more capacity

Ukraine has Europe's largest gas storage capacity, while the EU is looking for more storage to reduce price volatility.

A group of people on a wooden pier, a LNG ship in the distance

A group of people on a wooden pier, a LNG ship in the distance

Rügen residents protest LNG terminal growth in Baltic Sea

Does Germany really need so many new LNG terminals? Many residents of Rügen are unconvinced.

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DW | MADE in Germany

New developments – that threaten our livelihoods?

The energy crisis, climate change and new technologies are transforming the economy – and threatening livelihoods.