European Gas Hub

The European Gas Hub Alert sends out every TUESDAY. At least 3 new reports / presentations each week. Plus hundreds of reports online. Saves you hours of research time. Membership options via this link: https://ow.ly/qS9u50K4svi #natgas #gas

East Mediterranean: Cyprus upstream to help stabilize Egypt gas balances In February 2025 the development of two Cyprus offshore fields was announced – Aphrodite and Cronos. The significance of this is around two overlapping stories. ??https://ow.ly/3Itm50VjVjp #natgas

Redefining energy security in the age of electricity According to this report, to transition from a fossil-fuel-intensive to an electricity-based and decarbonised economy, Europe will need to invest in renewable and clean energy assets, network infrastructure, energy storage, EVs, etc. Access to critical raw materials – essential for some of these assets – will be key to the energy transition. But will it be that easy? ??https://ow.ly/zmAA50VjURG #natgas

A European energy policy for the challenges of the twin transition of industry and open strategic autonomy Ensuring Europe’s energy security and achieving industrial decarbonisation, while maintaining industrial competitiveness has never been more critical. To achieve these goals, the EU needs to address the structural vulnerabilities of its energy system. Rising electricity costs, dependence on imported gas, and global competition in clean technologies all threaten the sustainability of European industries. ??https://ow.ly/ejF750VjULm #natgas

Demand for flexible gas supply in Europe’s power markets set to increase The relationship between gas and electricity is evolving; as renewables expand and coal plants retire, electricity markets reduce gas reliance but remain exposed to price volatility when fossil fuels are needed. ??https://ow.ly/R6Zn50VjUB5 #natgas

The European Gas Hub Alert sends out every TUESDAY. At least 3 new reports / presentations each week. Plus hundreds of reports online. Saves you hours of research time. Membership options via this link: https://ow.ly/qS9u50K4svi #natgas #gas

European electricity price declines mark the first week of March In the first week of March, prices declined in European electricity markets. Germany, France and Italy broke all-time records for solar photovoltaic energy production for a day in March, while wind energy production increased in Germany and the Iberian Peninsula. ??https://ow.ly/bivQ50VfIAC #natgas

Europe paid Euro 22Bn for Russian fossil fuel imports The EU paid EUR 21.9 bn for Russian fossil fuel imports in the third year of the invasion, a mere 1% year-on-year reduction in volume. Despite sanctions, EU Member States imported EUR 7 bn of LNG in the third year of the invasion. ??https://ow.ly/zxMs50VfIpy #natgas

Report on solidarity and certain aspects concerning European gas storage This report by the European Commission takes stock of the implementation of the Gas Storage Regulation in 2024. It includes new elements, reflecting the legislative changes brought by the adoption of the Regulation (EU) 2024/1789 on the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen (Gas Market Regulation), amending the Gas SoS Regulation. ??https://ow.ly/3F7Y50VfIkM #natgas

Phasing out Russian gas is not painless for Europe According to the author, the EU needs to urgently find a way to balance its economic growth and energy transition targets otherwise today’s soaring gas prices could inevitably lead to large-scale relocations of industrial plants outside Europe. ??https://ow.ly/8sNK50VfIft #natgas