fear to cut gas close by RussiaThe European Commission and EU Member States have stepped in the accelerator. avoid supply problems with contingency plans. Between measures offers to citizensfor example, turning on the air conditioner or turning down the heat, unplugging the electronics when not in use, or replacing the vehicle with public transport if possible. The effect will not be magical, nor will it eradicate Europe’s dependence on Russian gas at the stroke of a pen, but whatever the “first global energy crisis” is, according to the International Energy Agency, everything matters. “It’s the little things that don’t make big warnings but help reduce consumption “And with more storage, this piece could be released in the third most affected countries.” Theresa Rivera.
1. What does the natural gas that will be needed in winter have to do with today’s air conditioning?
raise the temperature air conditioninglike unplug appliances when you don’t use it, reduces electricity demand. And about 20% of electricity in Spain It is produced with natural gas. “As much as possible, any reduction in energy means a lower demand, and that means less gas is used, because demand is met by renewable energy and nuclear first, and when these technologies don’t come in, gas enters,” he explains. Roberto Gomez Calveteconomics professor European University. And Spain, like the rest of Europe, now the full process of replenishing your tanks To reach 90% by October 1st and be able to survive the winter if there is a supply interruption from Russia. However, according to Enagás, Spain has one of the “highest” levels in Europe, with an underground storage level of 73.2% and some liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks at 84%.
2. To what extent does consumer action help?
Everything counts. to get an idea, reduce car use will assume consume less Oil and this affects the gas as it is used in gas. crude oil refining. true action capacity Spanish citizens limited, but for this it is no less important. “Inside most optimistic scenario reducing consumption, we were able to achieve by putting everything on our side reduce demand by 10%“, hypotheses Peter LinaresProfessor and director of the study center at the ICAI Higher Technical Engineering School Energy Economics. “As small as it may seem, and from this absolute point of view won’t save our livesif has a wallet effect in a few months the (energy) bill will be very high and also, if we need less gas, that LNG can be taken to other countriesIt’s like Germany,” adds Linares.
3. But is there infrastructure to take it to other countries?
One of the keys to the contingency plans designed by Member States is identify solidarity measures it can be started. But beyond that, as Linares explains, when a country like Spain reduces some of its demand a bit. A market as stressful as LNG current allows to release ships that must arrive in that country to go to another country (eg Germany). On the other hand, Vice President Ribera, in a speech he made recently, suggested the possibility of extending a hand to Italy, which buys pipeline gas from Russia and Algeria, with a deal. LNG sea bridge between Barcelona and Livorno.
4. Are there any other measures beyond daily savings?
“Spain needs certainty” short-term structural reforms To avoid being dependent on countries like Russia” Manuel Parejo, PhD in Economics, specializing in energy efficiency. Pedro Linares talks about some of the things that can be encouraged for the most vulnerable consumers, such as replacing an inefficient gas boiler with a more efficient one, replacing old radiators for heat pumps or even installing self-consumption. All will serve use less gas and save some money in winter.
Source: Informacion
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