If the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine turn into an open military conflict, Russian gas supplies to Europe may begin to stagnate. The Member States of the European Union are counting on this risk, so they are looking for ways to secure themselves in this case.
U.S. officials are in talks with several multinational energy companies about possible supplies of liquefied natural gas from the United States to the European Union in the event of a military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This was reported by Reuters, citing two US officials.
“We discussed the scope of possible deliveries and what we do and what needs to be done to secure them. We also talked to the European Commission and the energy companies, “said a source to whom Reuters refers.
According to Reuters, it is not clear which companies the Americans spoke to. The mining companies Royal Dutch Shell, ConocoPhillips and Exxon did not want to comment on the matter, others did not respond to the questions. However, one of the sources, which Reuters kept anonymous, said that his officials had asked his company if he could postpone regular maintenance on his gas wells if necessary.
