Russian LNG Supplies to Spain Increase in First Half of 2026
Quick Look
- Spain's imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) rose significantly in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
- Russia became the third-largest gas supplier to Spain, providing 19.7% of the total volume.
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Why It Matters
Spain's energy company Enagas reported that supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the kingdom increased in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
MADRID, July 10. /TASS/. Supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Spain increased in the first half of this year compared to the same period of 2025, according to data released by the Spanish energy company Enagas seen by TASS.
The kingdom purchased the equivalent of 37,356 GWh of LNG from Russia (19.7% of the total volume) in January-June 2026, up from 26,208 GWh in the previous year, according to the company’s data. As a result, Russia became the third-largest gas supplier to the kingdom after Algeria (33.9%) and the United States (29.4%).
In June 2026, Spain purchased 5,473 GWh of LNG from Russia, compared to 3,268 GWh during the same period in 2025. Thus, in the first month of summer, Russia became the second-largest supplier of this fuel to Spain (accounting for 21.1% of the total volume) after Algeria.
Open Questions
- What are the long-term implications for Spain's energy security?
- Will this trend continue in the second half of 2026?
