Common “Big Seven” (G7) countries expression He announced that they will try to get rid of the addiction to Russian energy carriers as soon as possible.
“In line with our Paris commitments, it is necessary to accelerate the phasing out of our reliance on Russian energy, including energy conservation and reducing gas demand,” the document says.
The communique also states that the impact of the Ukraine conflict on energy supply, gas prices and inflation should not be allowed.
The G7 countries believe that increased financial investments in liquefied natural gas can be beneficial in a situation where it is necessary to end dependence on Russian energy carriers. As one of the measures taken for this, countries call for the use of nuclear energy.
In addition, the G7 countries have announced their intention to phase out fossil fuels to reach net zero in their energy systems by 2050.
Previously reportedThat the European Union and the G7 plan to ban pipeline gas imports from Russia on routes where Moscow itself is reducing supply. The decision will affect exports to Germany and Poland, which currently refuse to import Russian gas, according to the Financial Times.