BRUSSELS — After years of reducing its reliance on Russian gas, the European Union is moving to turn off the taps completely within the next two years. The European Commission (EC) on May 6 presented a detailed roadmap to fully sever the European Union’s energy dependence on Russia by 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen struck a defiant tone when announcing the plan: "No more shall Euros go into (Russia’s) war chest. Your gas will be banned. Your shadow fleet will be stopped." The plan ha
    • Skyrmir@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      20 hours ago

      Overall petroleum demand in the EU is falling, but their own production is dropping far faster. They’re most likely going to lean into OPEC countries while continuing to increase green energy for their own independence.