cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/11246717

Belgium eliminated imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in August, driving an EU-wide reduction months ahead of a total ban, according to a new report published by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) think tank on Sept. 11.

“EU imports of Russian LNG fell 46% month-on-month to their lowest monthly volume since Russia’s full-scale invasion began (in 2022),” reads CREA’s latest report.

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Belgium’s weaning itself off Russian LNG leaves France, Spain, and the Netherlands as the remaining importers.

French ports accounted for 57% of the EU’s total LNG imports. Levi explained that France’s TotalEnergies energy company has an LNG import contract that will be terminated at the end of 2026.

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In August 2026, Russia’s fossil fuel export revenues fell by 8% month-on-month to EUR 604 mn per day, while export volumes fell 7%, according to the report.

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China was the largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in August 2026, with seaborne crude imports up 16% month-on-month and 62% above August 2025 levels.

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