It is noted that a sharp cooling in December could significantly increase demand for gas, especially for LNG, which Europe is trying to replace Russian fuel.
“Long-term forecasts of Maxar Technologies Inc.
and Marex point to a higher likelihood of colder-than-average conditions across much of the continent.
Cold air will blow from the Arctic at least in the first half of the month.
It is assumed that the second half of the month may turn out to be abnormally cold.
At the same time, Asian countries also need gas, which creates competition for energy resources and rising prices for them.
The head of special projects of the National Energy Security Fund, an expert from the Financial University under the Government of Russia, Alexander Perov, spoke in an interview with the FBA "Economy Today" in which case the struggle for LNG could begin in Europe.