THE Germany could by the middle of the year to limit at half of them imports of russian oil and yes get rid of from russian gas “To a large extent” by mid-2024, the Minister of Economy and Climate Policy recently stated, Robert Hubeck.
According to him, by the end of this year, its goal German Government is “to be almost independent” of Russian oil, while dependence on coal will be reduced in the coming weeks from 50% to 25%. “By the autumn, independence from Russian coal will be possible,” he added, noting that “companies are letting contracts with Russian suppliers expire, not renewing them and changing suppliers at an incredible rate.”
THE Minister of Economy He also expressed the belief that Germany will be “largely” independent of Russian gas by mid-2024 and reiterated the possibility of transporting liquefied natural gas by ship, for which the ministry is preparing three floating terminals. RWE and Uniper are in talks for three special vessels, he explained. “We are examining possible locations in the North and Baltic Seas, for use even in view of next winter,” the Ministry of Economy said in a statement.
Mr. Hubeck He also said that there was a big difference between Germany stopping them imports of Russian energy and possible interruption of supply by Vladimir Putin. “Winter went smoothly, with no shortage of goods, but we will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed,” he told a news conference.
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