... recent statement by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about the potential replacement of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with American LNG once again focuses attention on the energy security and independence of Europe. The EU is seeking to diversify gas sources and reduce dependence on Russia, but how realistic is it to do so? Let's figure out what opportunities and risks this idea hides and how replacing Russian LNG with American LNG will affect the European market and investors. The current situation ...

... MSK: Measures industrial activity. Canada PPI (October) — 16:30 MSK: Industrial prices may affect CAD. U.S. Existing Home Sales (October) — 18:00 MSK: Indicates real estate market trends. EU Consumer Confidence (November) — 18:00 MSK: Reflects EU consumer sentiment. U.S. EIA Natural Gas Storage — 18:30 MSK: Can influence natural gas prices. Focus Points: Turkey and South Africa rate decisions could impact emerging market currencies. U.S. unemployment data and EU consumer confidence may indicate economic momentum. Friday, November ...

... seen at the end of June. Gas Market: Record Reserves and Stable Prices The European gas market is demonstrating strong filling of storage facilities ahead of the upcoming heating season. According to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe, underground gas storage (UGS) in EU countries is over 65% full—this high level for July is a record in recent years. In absolute terms, gas inventories have already exceeded 70 billion cubic meters by mid-month. In comparison, a year ago, significantly less fuel had been accumulated ...

... are still significantly dependent on Gazprom gas due to previously concluded contracts. Political disagreements within the EU are evident in statements from leaders of these countries — for example, Hungary has indicated that should a ban on Russian gas at the EU level be imposed, it will seek its own solutions directly with Moscow. Such signals highlight the limitations of a unified position within the bloc regarding energy security. Overall, we are witnessing a transformation of global energy trade influenced ...

Russia has taken a step toward European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme for gas. This scheme will allow Europeans to bypass US sanctions, which, since December 20, could effectively halt Gazprom's gas supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and via the "Turkish Stream." What is the clever scheme Russia is offering? A comment for the newspaper "Vzglyad. Russia has taken steps to accommodate European gas buyers by proposing a new payment scheme. This ...