Brussels — Chief of the European CommissionUrsula von der Reyenneeds to make an urgent plan on Wednesday to prepare for a complete cutoff by the European Union of 27 countries Russian gas triggered by the Kremlin war in Ukraine, which said there was.
The EU has already imposed sanctions on Russia, including some energy supplies, and is moving away from Kremlin-controlled deliveries. But the head of government of the EU said Brock needs to be prepared for the shocking turmoil coming from Moscow.
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"We also need to prepare now for further interruptions in gas supply, and even for a complete cutoff in Russia's gas supply," Fon de Araien told the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
She said that as the political conflict with Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine intensified, 12 members had already suffered a reduction or complete reduction in gas supply.
"That's clear: Putin continues to use energy as a weapon, which is why the Commission is working on a European emergency program," she said. "If completely destroyed, we need to make the gas flow towards where we need it most. We must provide solidarity in Europe."
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European Union countries have already agreed on the last cold season To avoid shortages, all natural gas storage in blocks in 27 countries should be replenished to at least 80% capacity for next winter. The new regulations also state that underground gas storage in EU soils needs to be filled up to 90% capacity by the winter of 2023-24.
Due to the war in Ukraine, the blocks of 27 countries have reconsidered their energy policies and cut off their ties with Russia's fossil fuels. Member states have agreed to ban 90% of Russia's oil by the end of the year, in addition to the ban on Russian coal imports that will begin in August.
The EU does not include gas (the fuel used to power factories and generate electricity) in its own sanctions for fear of seriously damaging the European economy. Hmm. Prior to the war in Ukraine, Russia relied on Russia for 25% of oil and 40% of natural gas.
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Russia Energy to reduce the use of, the European Commission is diversifying its suppliers.
"And our efforts have already made a big difference," said Von de Araien. "Since March, global LNG exports to Europe have increased by 75% compared to 2021. LNG exports from the United States to Europe have almost tripled."
Meanwhile, The average monthly import of pipeline gas in Russia has decreased by 33% compared to last year, Fonde Araien said, calling for a rapid shift to renewable energy sources.
"Some say that in the new security environment after Russia's invasion, the transition to green needs to be delayed. They say that this transition comes with a" basic security cost ". say. The opposite is true. If we all do nothing but compete for limited fossil fuels, prices will explode further and fill the treasure chest of Putin's war, "she said. "Renewable energies are homemade. They give us independence from Russian fossil fuels. They are more cost effective. And they are cleaner."
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Block the EU Board agreed to increase its share last month By 2030, the proportion of renewable energy in the energy mix will be at least 40%, up from the previous target of 32%. In addition, the 9% energy consumption reduction target for 2030 will be binding on all EU member states for the first time.
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