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Local refineries have asked the government to unlock state reserves amid supply halt. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Russia halts oil supplies to Czech Republic, no reason given

Russian oil supplies to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline were reportedly halted on Tuesday, with no immediate reason given and local refiner Unipetrol saying it had asked to tap state reserves.

Illustrative photo by Thomas Koehler/Photothek via Getty Images

Upgraded Czech pipeline ends nation’s oil dependence on Russia

The Czech Republic has completed upgrades to an oil pipeline connecting it with European suppliers, enabling it to halt imports of crude from Russia, the country’s prime minister said on Tuesday.

Aerial image of the oil spill in western Poland, there is no danger to the residents. Photo via Reuters

Oil spill from Druzhba pipeline in Poland, authorities report

An oil spill from the Druzhba pipeline was detected near the town of Pniewy in western Poland on Sunday, prompting local authorities to manage traffic and initiate emergency response measures.

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Gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia repaired after being 'hit by Chinese ship anchor'

Repair work costing €35 million on a gas pipeline between Finland-Estonia has been completed, but authorities warn that it could be damaged again.

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Pipeline blast in Russia puts fuel transport to Azov to a halt

A pipeline explosion in Russia on Saturday halted the fuel supply to tankers in the port of Azov - located on the Don River, near the Sea of Azov, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) has reported.

Illustrative photo via Gasgrid.

Balticconnector gas pipeline expected to resume operations on April 22

The pipeline was temporarily shut down on October 8 due to a decrease in gas pipeline pressure which indicated a potential leak.