The EU-European Union, which is rushing to break away from its dependence on Russia for energy resources following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, has indicated that it will oblige countries to stockpile natural gas before the winter when supply and demand are tight. ..
On the 23rd, the European Commission, the EU's executive body, announced measures to deal with the energy problem that has spurred price increases following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The response includes a bill to amend the law to require natural gas stockpiling, requiring member states to meet at least 80% of storage capacity as of November and 90% from next year onwards. increase.
He also stated that he would like to diversify gas sources and set up a special working team to promote group purchasing as the EU so that he can negotiate in an advantageous position when purchasing.
The EU confirmed that it procured about 45% of imported natural gas and 27% of crude oil from Russia last year and hastened to move away from its dependence on Russia for energy resources following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. doing.
The EU will hold a summit meeting in Brussels, Belgium on the 24th and 25th to discuss these measures.