EU gas storage facilities already filled by 80% - von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported this on Twitter, according to Ukrinform.
"At EU level, we diversify sources, save energy and store it. Our gas storage is already filled at 80%. But to cut our dependence on Russian fossil fuels, we need renewables," von der Leyen wrote.
At EU level, we diversify sources, save energy and store it. Our gas storage is already filled at 80%.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) August 30, 2022
But to cut our dependence on Russian fossil fuels, we need renewables.
The commitments taken today would already deliver 1/3 of our 2030 target for offshore wind in the EU. pic.twitter.com/4JBZLPbHXU
As reported by Ukrinform, the Russian Federation burns at least EUR 10 million worth of gas daily near the Finnish border instead of supplying it to European consumers, thereby provoking a crisis and pushing prices to new highs.
Most of the EU governments have refused to pay for Russian gas in roubles defying Moscow’s demands. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, warned that the transition to rouble settlements with Russia would mean a violation of Russia sanctions, in particular against its banking sector, imposed over the invasion of Ukraine.
