Moldova has described its first trial purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States as successful. writes about this Interfax Referring to the statement of Moldovan Energy Minister Viktor Parlikov.
According to him, on April 1-2, Moldovan consumers used American LNG delivered to the Greek terminal of Alexandroupoli.
Parlikov noted the symbolism of this agreement, as the tanker will be the first tank to be unloaded at the new Greek LNG terminal. Moldova was able to rent some of the cargo thanks to the agreement made with Greece. The main purpose of the trial purchase was to study logistics processes and delivery mechanisms.
The minister denied claims that American LNG was significantly more expensive than pipeline gas from Gazprom in Transnistria. According to him, the price was slightly higher at $ 326 per 1 thousand cubic meters, but this did not matter; The main purpose was to test the operation of the terminal.
State-owned Energocom purchased approximately 2.6 million cubic meters of natural gas on April 1-2 under a contract with the Greek DEPA. And about. Energocom Director confirmed the competitiveness of the price of the purchased LNG.
This trial agreement was Moldova’s step towards diversifying its gas supply and reducing dependence on Gazprom. The country continues to look for alternative ways to import fuel.
Before that, Novatek sharply reduced Production in Arctic LNG-2 due to sanctions.
Previously, the share of Russian gas in EU purchases increased again grew up .
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Source: Gazeta
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