US Deputy Energy Secretary David Turk has urged the European Union to buy gas faster for the next two winters, as additional volumes from the US won’t be available until a few years later. TASS.
He admitted that last winter was quite mild and his expectations of high fuel consumption were not justified.
“However <…> We cannot relax. And we must continue to make every effort for the coming winter. However, I think there is a general belief that if we do not relax, we will do what is necessary. <…> Then we can prepare for next winter.”
According to him, the European Union should consider stockpiling for the coming winter.
Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl statedThe European Union will face difficulties if the United States bans the export of liquefied natural gas.