Despite European efforts to end dependence on Moscow's energy supplies, the volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported from Russia into the EU has risen again, according to a new report. EU countries imported 14 percent more LNG from Russia in June than a year earlier, "Welt am Sonntag" reported, citing data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Moscow's revenue from the sale of the raw material rose to 60 million euros per day, according to the figures. France bought the most Russian LNG: at the port of Montoir in Brittany alone, four times as much liquefied natural gas arrived in June as in May. Overall, Russian natural gas accounted for a 13.4 percent share of the EU's total gas imports in the second quarter, according to the think tank Bruegel.
Western states imposed sanctions on Russia in the energy sector after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Nevertheless, Russian oil and gas continue to be delivered to the EU. LNG is liquefied natural gas that is transported by ship and converted back into gaseous form at Europe's coasts before being fed into the grid.
The EU has set itself the goal of no longer sourcing LNG from Russia starting in 2027. However, the situation on the international gas market has worsened due to the war involving Iran, because Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, among other things, hardly any liquefied natural gas is now passing through the strait, which is important for the global economy.
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