Europe energy crisis shown through low winter gas storage levels and rising dependence on LNG across EU countries.

Europe’s Energy Crisis Exposes a Policy Built on Political Will, Not Physical Reality

Europe’s energy crisis is getting worse and the EU’s ban on Russian energy imports is now turning into a threat to its own winter stability. This Europe energy crisis policy was created to punish Russia. It now exposes the limits … Continue reading Europe’s Energy Crisis Exposes a Policy Built on Political Will, Not Physical Reality

Is Russia pushing Europe further into an energy crisis?

Because of Russia’s involvement in the war in Ukraine, Europe felt compelled to prohibit Russian energy supply. The EU increased pressure this week and set a gas price restriction. This price restriction would prevent Russia from taking advantage of Europe’s reliance on Russian energy. Was able to avert a energy crisis? It was a contentious decision that could impair supply security and disrupt the market. The EU countries are making difficult decisions in the meantime to try and reduce the expenses, which are increasing inflation and raising prices for consumers and companies. A new facility for liquefied natural gas is … Continue reading Is Russia pushing Europe further into an energy crisis?

Qatar Threatens European Union With Energy Crisis

No country on the continent has had it easy during Europe’s energy crisis. Europe as a whole has not been able to escape the grip of the energy crisis. Europe no longer has access to Russian gas. EU sanctions prevent the import of Russian oil. Naturally, the European Union has had to hunt for alternative suppliers, including the United States, Qatar, Azerbaijan, and others. But there’s a problem. Europe has used every resource in its arsenal to be tough with nations from which it imports energy. Continue reading Qatar Threatens European Union With Energy Crisis