Russia, LNG and Germany

Germany’s Russian LNG Imports Surge Over 500% in 2024
Germany’s imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) soared by 500% in 2024 year-on-year, reaching a total value of 7.32 billion euros, the Financial Times reported, citing a report by Belgian, German and Ukrainian NGOs.
Europe says it wants to ditch Russian LNG — so why did imports hit a record high last year?
Russia exported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to calculations by RBC based on data from the analytics firm Kpler. The country shipped 33.6 million tons abroad last year, an increase of four percent from 2023 and two percent more than in 2022,
German demand soars for Russian LNG via European ports
Energy ministers from Belgium, France and Spain, whose ports receive shipments from Russian LNG tankers, have insisted that very little of the gas arriving is used domestically and that most is piped on to other EU countries. In November, Germany ordered its state-operated import terminals to reject any Russian LNG cargoes.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU Sanctions Debate: Russian LNG's Uncertain Future
The European Commission refrained from proposing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest sanctions package as EU member states expressed concerns over securing alternative energy sources.
LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia
The world's imports of liquefied natural gas are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia.
Germany ramps up Russian LNG imports via EU ports, report says
Germany's imports of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) via other EU countries continue to rise despite restrictions on direct shipments, the Financial Times wrote on Jan. 28, citing a report by Belgian,
Germany's private LNG terminal fears state operator may undercut it
Private German liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operator Deutsche ReGas says the potentially lower prices offered by ...
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Europe doesn’t need US gas, but might buy it anyway
EU leaders may derive that a few more LNG contracts is a reasonable price to pay for smoother relations with the MAGA ...
LNG tankers change course to Europe as gas storage levels drop
Europe is increasingly reliant on its ability to attract LNG following the loss of Russian gas through Ukraine, as it ...
Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would guarantee supplies of liquefied natural gas to Europe, even ...
Europe’s Gas Price Hits 15-Month High
European natural-gas prices rose, as colder weather forecasts and supply disruptions raise market concerns.
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Trump Promises There Will Be LNG for Europe
Trump has pledged to ensure Europe’s LNG needs are met, even if it impacts domestic prices, while urging increased EU ...
Natural Gas News: Will Europe’s LNG Demand Be Enough to Support U.S. Prices?
Natural gas futures rebound, but mild U.S. weather and rising supply weigh on prices. Can European LNG demand provide support ...