South Stream project, the EU continues to produce new ideas on how to block the proposed gas route. This is in the midst of a confused political situation regarding the pipeline's entry point in Bulgaria, a country about to enter a polarized early general election.

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By allowing international companies such as Exxon, Royal Dutch Shell, Halliburton, and Schlumberger to carry on their pumping, the White House and its European allies assured stability in global oil markets and in the prices consumers pay for gasoline.

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Russia's Gazprom, hit by Ukraine crisis, faces lowest gas output in history

Exxon Said to Halt Arctic Oil Well Drilling on Sanctions

Russian natural gas exporter Gazprom said on Tuesday it was fully meeting gas demand from European clients amid complaints the company had reduced flows to Europe.