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Europe’s biggest importer of Russian gas has become a ‘pawn’ in Ukraine war
German energy group forced to abandon action taken under Energy Charter Treaty despite expectations of further claims
State will build 30% stake in utility hit by Russia’s action to cut gas supplies
Gas is being siphoned from the company’s storage facilities after deliveries from Russia’s Gazprom came to a halt
Successive German administrations have prioritised cheap energy and neglected alternatives
State expected to take a substantial stake in company as a result of potential bailout
Disruption caused by the loss of Russian gas supplies is weighing heavily on the Düsseldorf-based group
German energy group warns on ‘significant financial burdens’ as Gazprom restricts volumes
Germany’s Uniper and Austria’s OMV plan to use rouble accounts for payments while Eni of Italy weighs options
German utility plays down prospect of supply disruptions as it pledges no new contracts with the country
Company seeks to preserve cash amid uncertainty over Ukraine and energy prices
Finnish group’s financial buffer looks thinner if it buys out minorities soon
German utility forced to turn to state bank and major shareholder to avoid cash crunch
Billions in lending at risk after Navalny poisoning heightens calls for project to be blocked
Energy company was 1 of 5 to lend to Gazprom-led pipeline, now threatened by US sanctions
Uncertainty over Datteln station is symptomatic of flaws in Berlin’s green plan, say critics
Asset swap codenamed ‘Live wire’ will shake up an industry after years of uncertainty
Knight Vinke’s move further complicates Fortum’s hostile bid for German utility
Takeover activity has helped encourage higher dividends
German utility pledges to lift its dividend 25% a year until 2020 in face of Fortum bid
Finnish group’s offer for the energy company is tempting
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