The European Union must stop using Russian fossil fuels by 2027, the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, on Thursday (10), adding that it will propose a plan to do so in mid-May.
“Proposal for a repowered plan to gradually eliminate our dependencies of Russian fossil fuels by 2027,” she wrote on Twitter.
The publication took place as leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union meet at the Palace of Versailles, where the First World War peace agreement was signed. The meeting, which will last until Friday (11), aims to discuss a strategic and investment plan to reduce the EU dependence on the Russian gas.
Minutes later, Ursula also published on Twitter informing that in addition to regulating state aid and aid, the European Union is analyzing options to limit the increase in electricity prices.
And that will soon propose a minimum of 90% gas storage by October 1 of each year. In other words, there will be a safety reserve to not depend on other countries.
In the short term, we need to address high energy prices and prepare for next winter.
On top of price regulation and state aid, we are looking at options to limit the rise of electricity prices.
We will soon propose a minimum of 90% of gas storage by 1st October, every year.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 10, 2022
Russia corresponds to 40% of the total gas imported by the European Union. In this way, the analyst CNNLourival Sant’Sanna, stated that the EU will need to make a structural change in the energy matrix.
Since last week, the European Union has been taking steps to try to reduce Russia’s dependence on the energy sector. Since Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to cut off gas distribution to several countries.
A report published on Monday by Brussels-based institution Bruegel said that if Russia cuts off gas supplies to Europe to retaliate against punitive sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, the region could still survive next winter. . But it will not be easy or cheap.
The institution warned that preparations “should be made for the complete end of all Russian gas flows for Europe.”
Bruegel also said the bloc needed to start thinking about how to replenish its inventories, which European countries depend on to keep lights on and heat homes.
U.S
Also ready to cut imports of oil, natural gas and coal from Russia was the United States. President Joe Biden last Tuesday (8) stated that the measure is another attempt to impact the Russian economy due to war in Ukraine.
“Today, I am announcing that the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy. We are prohibiting all imports of Russian oil, gas and energy, “said the president during the White House Pronouncement.
“This means that Russian oil will no longer be acceptable in US ports and the American people will deliver another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine,” he added.
Biden said at the time that the decision was taken after consulting allies, such as European Union countries – which did not adhere to banishment – and understands that this movement can increase the price of fuels in the world, including in the US.
Source: CNN Brasil
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