natural gas

15/11/2024

Opposition Tisza Party: Key to Hungary’s sovereignty is ending Russia energy dependence – UPDATED

The key to ensuring Hungary's sovereignty is ending Russian energy dependence, the EP group of the opposition Tisza Party said in a statement. #TiszaParty #energy #sovereignty #Russia
02/11/2024

A cold reality: More people freeze to death in a year in Hungary than in a decade in Austria

Hungary recorded a staggering number of hypothermia-related deaths last year, with 247 people succumbing to freezing temperatures—far more than Austria. #Austria #death
02/11/2024

Hungary surpasses gas storage target, reaches 90% capacity ahead of EU deadline

Gas volume in Hungary's storage facilities is above the target level of 90 percent, the energy ministry said. #gas #energy #winter #EU
31/10/2024

Szijjártó in Minsk: Record gas deliveries highlight Hungary’s energy cooperation with Russia

A "rational" cooperation with Russia is the guarantee for the security of Hungary's energy supply at competitive prices, Szijjártó said. #Belarus #Russia #gas #Szijjártó #Paks
10/10/2024

Cooperation with Russian Gazprom ensures supply and great price for Hungary, foreign minister says in Russia – UPDATE: agreement signed

"So far, nobody has made a better offer than our Russian partners. Nobody has offered cheaper or more reliable sources. So my question is, why should we switch," Szijjártó said. #Russia #Gazprom #gas
07/10/2024

Gas explosion in Tapolca, Hungary forces 200 residents to evacuate

The explosion caused the balcony to collapse. #explosion #accident #gas
29/09/2024

Ruling Fidesz accuses largest opposition party Tisza of ‘attacking utility price caps in Brussels’

According to Fidesz MEP Tamás Deutsch, the Tisza Party wants to abolish price caps. #Fidesz #energy
28/09/2024

Good news: There is sufficient gas in Hungarian storage for the heating season

With 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas in storage facilities, Hungary is suitably prepared for winter, the energy ministry said. #naturalgas #energy #winter
23/07/2024

Could Hungary shift from Russian gas by diversifying energy sources?

Over the past two years, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has held numerous negotiations on energy issues with countries such as Oman, Kazakhstan and Trinidad and Tobago, in the bid to curb Hungary's reliance on Russian gas.
09/07/2024

Hungarian government: gas and electricity the EU’s cheapest in Hungary

The government says gas and electricity retail prices are the lowest in Hungary in the EU. #europeanunion #utility #money #government #retailprice
01/07/2024

Concerning: will the Hungarian-Russian gas transport system fall apart?

With arbitration rulings against Gazprom slowly taking shape, the Hungarian-Russian gas transport structure could change significantly in the near future.
25/06/2024

Instead of the ECR membership in the EU, PM Orbán got a new pipeline from Meloni in Rome

Orbán got a new pipeline from Meloni instead of what he desired. #visit #italy #rome #orbán #meloni #szijjártó
21/06/2024

Russian gas purchases by Hungary still staggeringly high compared to other EU countries

Russian gas continues to flow into Hungary, with an estimated 2.6 billion cubic metres arriving so far this year, which is 59 percent more than last year's volume.
06/06/2024

FM Szijjártó in Russia: No one has the moral right to put pressure on us to cut our relationships

The government considers all measures that could jeopardise the security of Hungary's energy supply "attacks on our national sovereignty," Péter Szijjártó said. #Szijjártó #Russia #gas #energy
05/06/2024

Historical agreement: Hungary to buy stake in one of world’s largest gas fields

"Practically speaking, we will own the resource to cover a large part of our gas demand," foreign minister Péter Szijjártó said. #gas #Azerbaijan #Szijjártó #energy
02/06/2024

Could Hungary be cut off from Russian gas supplies?

Current court cases against Gazprom in the EU could lead several countries, including Hungary to be cut off from Russian gas.
22/05/2024

Serious gas explosion in Hungarian town, one person taken to hospital

One person was taken to hospital. In addition to the injured person, there was a dog in the apartment. #gas #explosion #accident #hospital
02/05/2024

Hungary gas reserves above July target level

Hungary's 68 percent gas storage level even exceeds the 61 percent EU average. #gas #energy #europe
25/04/2024

Azerbaijan supplies gas to Hungary for the first time in history

"From here on, Brussels has no say in where we fulfil our energy needs from; we will not accept any guidance or instructions on the matter," foreign minister Péter Szijjártó said. #gas #azerbaijan #diplomacy
28/01/2024

Hungarian gas prices five times the market value

Hungarians pay multiple times the market price for gas. #economy #gas #prices #Europe