The Cirelli: Russia will remain one of the key suppliers of natural gas in the European Union
Russia will remain one of the key suppliers of natural gas in the European Union, considers the head of Eurogas (European Union of the natural gas industry) And the head of the GdF Suez Jean-Francois Cirelli.
" I am convinced that the Russian Federation will remain one of the key suppliers of natural gas in the European Union. It is in our own interest And in the interests of Russia, " Cirelli said in an interview published by the newspaper " Vedomosti " on Thursday.
according to him, on the popularity of the gas in the European Union affect the majority of factors, among which the internal legislation, low demand And a weak economy, as well as non-performing system ETS (European Trading System, or the so-called carbon market). For this reason, the future of gas in the European Union, in his vision, largely depends on the actions of suppliers.
" And it's important for Us to give another chance to our customers in the European Union, especially to the players in the power sector. They are in a catastrophic situation. But if We continue to close the gas station, It will mean a lack of demand for natural gas for another 20 years. Replace them have the opportunity either renewable energy or coal, But It will not improve the situation in the long term ", said M. Cirelli.
Speaking about the situation in Ukraine And transit, head of Eurogas clarified that the Russian side And in the truth there is a desire to find a way out." And although I do not know the details, I think Russia is looking for ways to resolve the conflict. The Russian position is quite balanced And thought-out. But in this story too much politics. Would like to see in the gas business policy was less, " Cirelli said.
" We need gas from Russia. We need him today, We need him And in the medium And in the long term. We highly expect that the discussion will take at some point constructive, well - reasoned character, " He concluded.
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