According to the presentation of Pavel Sorokin, First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, it was learned that Russia exported 76 billion cubic meters of gas to friendly countries last year. This was reported by RIA News.
This figure includes pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, the publication notes. In the presentation, it is emphasized that exports to friendly countries were 61 billion cubic meters in 2020 and 47 billion cubic meters in 2010.
Before that, the European Union being ready Russia, which is heading towards the end of the gas transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine at the end of 2024, is exploring alternative routes for gas supply to Europe.
Agency sources said the European Commission had carried out a preliminary analysis of potential scenarios for the termination of the transit agreement, including modeling the possibilities of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline to help bridge the gap.
Previously reportedDue to sanctions, Russia’s revenues from oil and natural gas decreased by a quarter.