Spain announced the refusal of Russian LNG from January 1, 2027
Quick Look
- Spain plans to stop importing Russian liquefied natural gas from January 1, 2027, despite existing contracts.
- This was stated by Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez, noting that the country will comply with previously adopted EU restrictions.
- He also emphasized that Spain has significant LNG storage and processing capacity and can help other European countries supply gas from reliable partners such as the United States.
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Why It Matters
Spain intends to comply with previously adopted EU restrictions on Russian energy resources, despite the existence of existing contracts for the supply of Russian LNG.
Spain will refuse Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from January 1, 2027, despite the existing contracts of its companies for the supply of Russian energy resources. This was stated by Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez, writes TASS.
According to him, Spain intends to comply with the relevant restrictions previously adopted by the European Union. He also added that sanctions could not be imposed without the consent of Madrid.
The minister noted that Spain has one of the largest LNG storage and processing capacities. He stressed that this also opens up opportunities for the rest of Europe. “We can help them supply LNG from reliable partners, such as the United States,” he said.
What to Watch
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Spain will end imports of Russian liquefied natural gas from January 1, 2027
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- How does Spain plan to compensate for the falling volumes of Russian LNG after 2027?
- What consequences might this move have for companies that have existing contracts for Russian gas supplies?
- Will other EU countries follow Spain's example in phasing out Russian LNG?
