Europe would face “serious pain” if US LNG is diverted elsewhere, energy secretary warns

The US has warned the EU that American liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be diverted elsewhere unless Brussels eases planned methane emissions regulations. The move signals a growing willingness by Washington to leverage its dominant position in Europe’s energy market.

The EU replaced much of its Russian pipeline gas with American LNG following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 and the imposition of sanctions on Moscow. The shift made the US the bloc’s largest external gas supplier and was hailed by EU leaders as a step toward greater energy…

Read the full article at RT.COM