Wilhelmshaven LNG terminal in Germany
US LNG embedded in Europe's energy security quest
Geopolitical developments and market shifts mean US LNG will be a vital component in Europe's energy strategy and decarbonisation efforts
The EU has made LNG a key component of its energy strategy as it seeks to diversify its gas supplies and reduce reliance on Russian imports. The targeted expansion in the continent’s LNG import capacity of another 30bcm by 2030 clearly indicates the bloc’s determination to bolster energy security, but LNG's future in Europe depends on balancing short-term energy security needs with long-term decarbonisation goals. Across the Atlantic, US LNG is becoming increasingly foundational to global markets, and especially so for Europe as it strives for a sustainable transition away from fossil fuels. European nations are diversifying their energy sources in accordance with decarbonisation objectives.
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