US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced a task force in an effort to wean Europe away from its dependence on Russian oil and gas.
The panel, chaired by representatives of the White House and the European Commission, will aim to find alternatives for the supply of liquefied natural gas and reduce the general demand for this fuel.
The United States will work to supply Europe with at least 15 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas in 2022, in partnership with other nations, the White House said.
Europe’s dependence on Russian oil and gas has proven to be a major sticking point in Western efforts to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. While the US has banned energy imports from Russia, Europe has found it much more difficult to cut off its supplies.
The group will also work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing methane emissions and using clean energy.
Source: CNN Brasil
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