The EU is importing increasing amounts of liquefied natural gas from the US, at a faster rate than expected. Although US LNG is generally more expensive, the contracts are considered more flexible. This trend is being driven by geopolitical crises.
By Manuel Berkel
On Monday, the Commission will present experts with its guidelines on fines for violations of the Methane Regulation. Climate activists criticize the move as a concession to the US, while gas companies continue to push for amendments to the regulation itself.
By Manuel Berkel
Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province is home to one of Africa’s largest energy projects – in an area plagued by terrorism. The European Union is expected to end its funding for the Rwandan troops deployed there to help secure the region. The question now is what comes next.
By Evangelista Sie
Increasing gas supplies from neighboring countries is on the agenda at a meeting of energy ministers from European Union member states next week. The focus will be on a politically sensitive region.
By Manuel Berkel
![DIESES FOTO WIRD VON DER RUSSISCHEN STAATSAGENTUR TASS ZUR VERFÜGUNG GESTELLT. [RUSSIA, MURMANSK REGION - JULY 21, 2023: A view of Novatek's gravity-based structure platform for production of liquefied natural gas. Lev Fedoseyev/TASS]](jpg/lngf8bc.jpg?w=512&h=314&fit=crop-27-55-1&s=389d5bddf1249beea2a85feb40bb7ee5)
The BDEW views the REPowerEU Regulation and the Methane Regulation as obstacles to urgently needed gas imports. According to the DIHK, a coordinated European effort to fill gas storage facilities over the coming months is essential to prevent electricity prices from rising further.
By Manuel Berkel
The European Commission’s planned toolkit of measures to combat high energy prices is to be delayed. There are also several risks associated with refilling gas storage facilities.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe’s dependence on energy imports is generating huge profits for the US and Russia. In early 2026, both countries exported more liquefied natural gas to Europe than ever before.
By Viktor Funk
Despite recent calls for more nuclear power, the Federal Ministry for the Environment is warning against small modular reactors (SMRs). Regarding the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation, however, it shows understanding for the arguments put forward by the Ministry for Economic Affairs.
By Manuel Berkel
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is shaking Asia’s energy supply and driving up raw material prices dramatically. For European importers and manufacturers with operations in Asia, supply chains are becoming more expensive and less secure.
By Christina zur Nedden
Newly installed heat pumps are reducing Germany’s dependence on expensive gas imports. According to a recent analysis, replacing gas heating systems has resulted in savings of EUR 1.3 billion over the past three years.
By Lisa Kuner
