Landlocked European Nations Face Gas Woes Amid Growing Pressure on Russia

Published on October 19, 2024

News Analysis A group of European Union (EU) countries is calling for tougher regulations on Russian liquid natural gas (LNG) imports, a move that could impact energy supplies across Central and Eastern European nations. The countries push for more rules as the EU tries to reduce its dependence on Russian energy amid ongoing tensions with Moscow over the Russia–Ukraine conflict. The proposed rules would require more detailed reporting on Russian liquid natural gas in storage and reloaded cargoes. While aimed at reducing reliance on Russian energy, the measures could create challenges for landlocked countries in Central and Eastern Europe that have limited alternatives to Russian gas....