European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with U.S. exports in a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 8.
Von der Leyen spoke with Trump three days after his victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Replacing Europe’s supplies of Russian LNG was “one of the topics” the two leaders discussed, von der Leyen told reporters in Budapest.
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The European Union imposed its first major restrictions on Russian gas, including LNG, in its 14th sanctions package in June. Russia still remains Europe’s second-largest importer of LNG, after the U.S.
So, Trump just keeps on winning? How about getting rid of the gas dependency altogether? I feel like people are just making one poor choice after the other these days.
Because replacing a heating system with a different one is expensive and a lot of pensioniers can’t afford this.
It’s simply a strategic move to cater to Trump’s ego.
It’s actually genius. Make Trump look good, tie US closer to Europe while unshackling from Russia.
Appealing to Trump’s ego is the only way allies will survive. And if Trump ever leaves office, it’s still good news if Dems get back in.
The actual logistical process of getting away from LNG is probably more monumental than is feasible in the near-term.
Very bold of you to assume that the only way “allies will survive” is by the grace of the US. Shit Americans say.
lmao?
Shit tankies say.
I’m American, but I try not to say shit like that because it’s not true.
That in no way precludes one from being a tanky, but let’s explore:
God, I can’t believe you actually got me defending our own military industrial complex. But hey, I really hope you prove me wrong for their sake.
Yeah, the “me big strong American man” response. What else is new…
Great counterpoint, buddy ;)
Your standpoint is toxic. Doesn’t deserve any real consideration.
Lmao of course this is all you’ve got in response. This is why people don’t take you seriously.
Toxic masculinity doesn’t deserve a real response. They’ll just respond with another caveman answer. Seen it a hundred times before.
Already in the works, though for the time being (until fusion) Europe will be dependent on imports for energy and chemical feedstock but in the future that’s going to be ammonia (aka transportable hydrogen) from e.g. Canada and Namibia, produced by gigantic amounts of new solar and wind installations.
Also even though fusion is slated to finally arrive in the 2030s (Max Planck is now getting into commercialisation so yes it’s serious) it’s probably going to be a while before it’s price-competetive with renewables from places really suited for renewables, especially when we’re not talking raw electricity but stuff that can be transported more easily. So those investments abroad won’t be instant write-offs.