Archive · 19 May 2025
Europe's Tough Road: Phasing Out Russian Gas by 2027
Europe is trying to stop buying gas from Russia by 2027, but it's proving difficult.
The EU wants to ban all remaining Russian gas by then.
Currently, some gas still comes from Russia.
Storage for gas is filling up, which is good.
But, some countries don't like the ban.
Also, if the US gets involved, it might change things.
Cutting off Russian gas could mean Europe relies too much on the US for its gas supply.
New gas sources might help, as well as less gas being used overall.
The EU plans to phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027.
Currently, 19% of EU gas imports come from Russia.
Storage levels have been recovering, reaching 43% of capacity by May 11.
Slovakia and Hungary oppose the ban on Russian gas.
Complete decoupling from Russian energy may be a tough challenge.
- Who
- The European Union, with opposition from countries like Slovakia and Hungary.
- What
- The EU is planning to ban all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
- When
- The EU plans to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
- Where
- Europe
- Why
- To eliminate reliance on Russian energy amid the war in Ukraine.
Opposing Countries
European Union
EU Gas Ban
Opposing Countries
Slovakia and Hungary oppose the ban due to reliance on Russian gas.
European Union
EU aims to ban Russian gas imports.
Trump's Involvement
Opposing Countries
A potential deal with Russia may revive gas sales to Europe.
European Union
EU won't revive imports after any deal with Russia.
- Russian Gas Imports
- 19% of EU's gas imports
- EU Target Date
- End of 2027 for complete ban
- Storage Levels (May 11)
- 43% of capacity
- Main LNG Supplier to EU
- United States
- Expected Surge in LNG
- Next decade from the U.S. and Qatar