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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I would buy LNG from the devil himself if it meant fucking with Russia and thus supporting Ukraine and European security.
Out of curiosity, would you buy it from Iran? Or North Korea, or China for that matter?
Excellent question, no i would not buy from these countries. But I do love my hyperboles.
that was the mother of all hyperboles. so, where is the red line? where does the devil cease to exist, or gets tamed enough for you to buy gas from it?
I’m sure you would.