...? 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 with LNG consumption in Europe Europe is actively increasing its LNG consumption, especially after the 2022 energy crisis caused by the restriction of Russian gas supplies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2023, LNG import volumes to Europe exceeded 140 billion cubic meters, with more than 20% of these supplies coming from Russia. Europe's technical capacity to receive LNG is still limited,...

... expanding distribution networks in remote regions, including the Far East, North Caucasus and Siberia. Gasification programs are aimed at connecting new homes and businesses, improving population access to gas. Electric power and heating: Investments in gas turbine power plants ensure reliable power supply to industrial enterprises and residential buildings. Improvement of centralized heating infrastructure reduces coal consumption and increases energy efficiency. 5. Technological and innovative developments Gazprom relies on advanced technologies that increase the efficiency and environmental safety of its operations. Digitalization and automation: The introduction ...

Commentary for "Vedomosti": The article "Strong Energy Ties" on Sergey Tereshkin's website is dedicated to the development of energy cooperation between Russia and China. The piece examines forecasts for energy consumption growth in China, the increase in Russian exports of oil, gas, and coal to the country, as well as the participation of Russian companies in the construction of nuclear power plants in China. Special attention is given to joint projects such as Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG-2, involving Chinese investors and banks....

... pipeline gas exports to the EU are expected to drop nine-fold. This historic low is attributed to several key factors: Termination of transit through Ukraine: Political and geopolitical tensions have led to halting the traditional supply route. Decreased gas consumption in the EU: The shift toward "green energy" has become a priority for many countries in the bloc. Increase in U.S. LNG: The U.S. has actively taken Russia's place by providing alternative sources of gas to European countries. In 2024,...

... record-breaking: in June, Europeans injected approximately 12.4 billion cubic meters of gas into storage, representing the highest monthly volume in the last three years. Contributing factors to this surge include a relatively mild winter and reduced consumption, as well as increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)—around 12 billion cubic meters of LNG arrived in Europe in June, marking a record figure for the first summer month. High gas reserves allow Europe to feel more secure: despite the reduction of pipeline supplies from Russia, EU countries are ...