The EU took measures in case of a stop in gas supplies from Russia

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The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that the EU has taken the necessary measures in order to protect itself from a possible cessation of gas supplies from Russia. This was reported by the dpa agency on the night of Wednesday, February 16.

According to von der Leyen, negotiations were held with the United States, Qatar and Egypt in order for these countries to increase production of liquefied gas. In addition, discussions were held with such important buyers of gaseous fuel as Japan and South Korea - as a result, an agreement was reached on the supply of large volumes of gas to Europe.



Thus, for the purposes of the energy security of the European continent, in January the EU received about 10 trillion cubic meters of liquefied gas from Japanese and South Korean partners.

Meanwhile, Europeans receive about 40 percent of their gas from Russia, and the cessation of the transportation of Russian “blue fuel” could hurt the European energy sector.

At the moment, the price of March gas futures on the London ICE exchange is at the level of 923-943 dollars per thousand cubic meters. At the end of last year, gas quotes reached a maximum of $2190, having risen almost tenfold since the spring. Sources say that the price of gas in Europe has not risen so high in the history of European gas hubs.
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  1. 123
    123
    +2
    16 February 2022 14: 56
    The Japanese and Koreans were told to SCREW?
    Do they agree to sit in the dark with a primus stove for the sake of Fraulein Ursula's beautiful eyes?
    Egyptian force laughing
    1. Rico1977
      Rico1977
      +2
      17 February 2022 01: 25
      I'm wondering - she herself believes in this nonsense? How can you replace about 200 billion cubic meters of gas per year, or almost 50% of consumption? Moreover, none of those whom she speaks about have gas reserves, no large pipelines, no new fields, contracts are scheduled for 5 years in advance, it is impossible to increase production quickly. I am silent about expensive LNG from the USA - twice as expensive. Is she an idiot and does not understand what is happening or are you pouring nonsense into the ears of your Western herd, although she herself understands everything perfectly?
      1. 123
        123
        +3
        17 February 2022 08: 40
        I'm wondering - she herself believes in this nonsense? How can you replace about 200 billion cubic meters of gas per year, or almost 50% of consumption?

        She does not have to believe in it, the main thing is that the gray mass believe in it. As for the numbers, in my opinion, Russian gas is now about 41%, and in order to replace it, many new gas carriers will need to be built. I don’t remember the exact number, there were calculations, in my opinion from Martsinkevich, in general, about 1200 gas carriers need to be loaded (I can’t vouch for accuracy, but I’m too lazy to look smile ).
        The United States is not capable of this, they stupidly do not build gas carriers themselves.
        As an illustration of the problem, the situation in New England (northeast of the United States), gas is produced nearby, but cannot be delivered, it is now not fashionable to build gas pipelines (green priorities), and there is nothing to deliver LNG. Protectionism flourishes, coastal shipping is only allowed on domestically built ships, but there are none (Merchant Marine Act - Jones Law).
        https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/New-England-Is-One-Cold-Snap-Away-From-An-Energy-Crisis.html
        So Fraulein can pass by with her valuable opinion, where Erdogan knows her place laughing

  2. Bakht
    Bakht
    +2
    16 February 2022 15: 22
    Gas supplies from Russia will be strictly within the framework of signed contracts. Let them find everything else for themselves.
    Most importantly, in no case should gas be pumped through Ukraine. And I think the biggest mistake of the Kremlin is maintaining economic ties with Ukraine. We need a full package of sanctions against Ukraine. It's more effective than war.
    1. gunnerminer
      gunnerminer
      -9
      16 February 2022 17: 14
      Too close ties between large Russian and Ukrainian owners and business executives. To whom the war, to whom the mother is dear.
      The work of SP-2, SP-1 depends on the load of the Ukrainian transit flow. The main consumer of Germany is very worried about the safety of Ukrainian transit. Awarding Mr. Miller with a high award took into account the opinion of foreign co-founders.
      1. Bakht
        Bakht
        0
        16 February 2022 18: 19
        Gas deliveries to Europe are absolutely independent of the operation of SP-2. One SP-1 is enough. The West needs Ukrainian transit to support Ukraine. That is, to shift the financial content to Russia. If you refuse Ukrainian transit, you can power the pipe through Poland. Now transit through Poland is at zero, through Ukraine at a minimum. Has anyone filed a complaint that Gazprom is disrupting supplies?
        The rejection of Ukrainian and Polish transit puts Europe in front of the need to maintain this "suitcase without a handle." Hence the persistence of the Germans (Germany is a donor to the EU).
        1. gunnerminer
          gunnerminer
          -9
          16 February 2022 18: 47
          If Gazprom stops deliveries of methane through Ukraine, SP-1, SP-2 will be closed. Least. They won't complain. Stop buying Gazprom's methane. EU will not contain pipes. SP-2, together with the maritime, land infrastructure, and the cost of the sufferer Chersky (a converted Chinese), took 46 billion euros. Which still hasn't paid off.
          1. Bakht
            Bakht
            +4
            16 February 2022 20: 10
            Again wrong numbers and wrong conclusion. After the construction of Power of Siberia - 2, all the gas from Yamal (the resource base of Europe) will go to China and for domestic needs. And the price of gas in Europe will be 3-4 thousand dollars.
            Would rather stop buying.
            1. gunnerminer
              gunnerminer
              -9
              16 February 2022 20: 24
              For the internal needs of the population of Russia, this is extremely unlikely. And the CPC Central Committee uses the current hopeless situation of NOVATEK, Gazprom, ROSNEFT in full, in its favor. Even if there is gas for the EU for 5 thousand dollars, anti-Russian sanctions will not be lifted. We will have to buy equipment for deposits, for pipes, at exorbitant prices, through the PRC. Or Saudi, Qatari second hand.
          2. 123
            123
            0
            18 February 2022 14: 28
            SP-2, together with the maritime, land infrastructure, and the cost of the sufferer Chersky (a converted Chinese), took 46 billion euros.

            Did the number come up? smile
            1. gunnerminer
              gunnerminer
              -3
              18 February 2022 15: 50
              There are a lot of them in the media. Moreover, the costs were borne by the Russian treasury.
              1. 123
                123
                0
                18 February 2022 16: 03
                There are a lot of them in the media. Moreover, the costs were borne by the Russian treasury.

                Truth? Will there be a link? smile As long as you pile on winked
                1. gunnerminer
                  gunnerminer
                  -3
                  18 February 2022 16: 10
                  For will come down and so.
  3. Pivander
    Pivander
    +3
    16 February 2022 15: 26
    increased production of liquefied gas - That is, gas is already produced with liquefied gas?!

    10 trillion cubic meters of liquefied gas - Is it 100 years ahead of the type?
    1. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
      Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
      +2
      16 February 2022 16: 05
      Extracting liquefied gas is a new technology in Egypt.
  4. Oleg_5
    Oleg_5
    0
    16 February 2022 15: 36
    Thousands of 3? or already 4?
  5. sH, arK
    sH, arK
    0
    16 February 2022 15: 51
    The very posing of the question: "production of liquefied gas" is tender;););)
  6. alex-sherbakov48
    alex-sherbakov48
    0
    16 February 2022 15: 57
    Russia has two ways to fight these European bureaucrats: 1. Production of its own liquefied gas in much larger volumes than now; 2. construction of new branches "Power of Siberia" in the east, so as not to depend on these European bureaucrats!!!
    1. gunnerminer
      gunnerminer
      -8
      16 February 2022 17: 15
      The construction of new pipes requires builders, construction capacities, and funds. And new deposits.
      1. Bakht
        Bakht
        +1
        16 February 2022 18: 22
        There are funds for the construction of Power of Siberia-2, there are construction capacities, there is a deposit.
        The Power of Siberia - 3 looks superfluous. This pipe is not so important for Russia in economic terms.
        It is quite possible that it is needed politically. But here is the realm of conjecture.
        1. gunnerminer
          gunnerminer
          -8
          16 February 2022 18: 49
          SS-2 fill problem. We are talking about the supply of up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas per year. But the contract with China on this project has not yet been signed. Initially, Russia considered this pipeline route to China to be promising and the main one, but, on the contrary, it is destined to become the last of the three projects implemented.
          1. Bakht
            Bakht
            +3
            16 February 2022 20: 11
            It will still be built. But already on Gazprom's money. This is called supply diversification.
            1. gunnerminer
              gunnerminer
              -9
              16 February 2022 20: 26
              Of course, so as not to irritate the CPC Central Committee. And then there will be no one to run to. This is called the shortsightedness of the leadership in the presence of stupid analysts, forecasters who are not doing their job.
  7. Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
    Expert_Analyst_Forecaster
    +2
    16 February 2022 16: 02
    Thus, for the purposes of the energy security of the European continent, in January the EU received about 10 trillion cubic meters of liquefied gas from Japanese and South Korean partners.

    10000 billion cubic meters in January is cool. The Japanese and Koreans promise to flood the whole world with cheap gas and oil. They produce gas and oil from sea water, and gold from algae.
  8. zenion
    zenion
    0
    16 February 2022 16: 20
    Interesting post. What measures will now be used - liters, or kilograms?
  9. Bulanov
    Bulanov
    +1
    16 February 2022 16: 43
    If the Russian Federation slightly increases the gas supply to the EU, then prices will fall to 600-700 USD. and it will be unprofitable to carry it from the States to the EU. Asia is more profitable.
  10. Mantrid Machine
    Mantrid Machine
    +2
    16 February 2022 16: 50
    Quote: 123
    The Japanese and Koreans were told to SCREW?
    Do they agree to sit in the dark with a primus stove for the sake of Fraulein Ursula's beautiful eyes?
    Egyptian force laughing

    Since the samurai in their houses do not have heating (who is not in the subject of watching D. Shamov's blog) and washing machines do not heat water in their houses, then the bistirka is exceptionally cold. Therefore, they are not accustomed wassat
  11. greenchelman
    greenchelman
    +2
    16 February 2022 16: 52
    ... in January the EU received about 10 trillion cubic meters ...

    o_0 are you cool? 10,36 billion cubic meters!.
  12. gorskova.ir
    gorskova.ir
    +1
    16 February 2022 20: 15
    They (these fon.shi) can say whatever they want. There will be no normal industry in Europe without Russian gas. What the US wants. You will buy everything, everything, everything from the owner. And you will stand like newly minted with outstretched hand.
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  15. Siegfried
    Siegfried
    0
    17 February 2022 19: 48
    The EU wants the US to become the main supplier of gas

    The United States did not support the course of de-escalation, because. they need those hundred billion dollars from the sale of LNG to Europe in case the volume falls out of Russia. Ie they need a war to earn 100 billion.
  16. Siegfried
    Siegfried
    0
    17 February 2022 22: 12
    The EU no longer knows how else to strike a pose, everything turns into cancer. They are trying to buy "de-escalation" from the United States! announcing through the European Commission that they are ready to give the EU gas market to LNG from the USA. This is already something from the "hit me with a whip, please" section..
    The United States has a clear goal, which they pursue like a tank - to kill the Ukrainian GTS forever, to kill SP2 forever. If possible, kill the Polish GTS forever. And then Russian gas will not even be able to compete with US LNG in Europe. This goal can only be achieved by war. Merge Ukraine with Russia with a war in the Donbass. Prior to that, destroying its economy in the end thoroughly. This is what they are doing now.
    Russia has a clear goal that it pursues like a tank - to resolve the Donbass issue peacefully, to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO, and NATO from Ukraine, to launch SP 2, to remain on good terms with the EU.
    The EU should have had a goal - to prevent a war in the Donbass (they are trying with cancer through the ass, instead of putting pressure on Kiev about the Minsk agreements, they think to persuade Russia to freeze the whole thing until better times in long discussions) . Save all pipelines, while agreeing with the United States to buy some of their fucking LNG so that they finally calm down.
    Whatever happens in the end, the EU will get the most, they risk losing everything. They risk their future in general, because they wake up in a world where there is a tough cold war (a cold one really), Russia limits exports to everything that can exacerbate the global economic and financial crisis, deploys thousands of ground-based cruise and hypersonic missiles in the west. The EU will not have time to go crazy from this, the United States will indicate their place in the ranks against China by order. This is the future that awaits the EU, if they are further back to the United States, to Zelensky in front, or vice versa, then you won’t understand what kind of pose there is.