
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced large-scale work to strengthen the protection of oil refineries, as a result of which the damage from raids has become significantly lower.
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Oil refineries were subject to regular raids.
MOSCOW, October 2 - RIA Novosti. Much work has been done to strengthen the protection of oil refineries; the damage from constant raids on factories is much lower, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz began to recover in early fall, reaching 19 shipments in September. Despite the increase in supplies from Qatar and the UAE, risks to shipping remain, and QatarEnergy has extended its force majeure until November.

Europe imported the largest volume of liquefied natural gas in four months in September, totaling around 10.6 bln cubic meters, to accelerate winter gas inventory replenishment.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the possible need to build a larger nuclear power plant in the country, while noting the prospects for the development of solar energy.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that a small nuclear power plant would not be enough for the country, and announced a choice between proposals from Russia, South Korea and France against the backdrop of an electricity shortage.

Europe has injected only 70% of the gas needed for winter into underground storage by autumn's end, risking record-low inventories as prices hit highs not seen since late 2022.

Russia extended the contract for gas supplies to Serbia on the same terms for three months. An agreement was reached after discussing the issue between the leaders of the two countries. Serbia is counting on a preferential price of 318 euros per thousand cubic meters.