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Record Highs in European LNG Imports from Russia Despite Sanctions

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Record Highs in European LNG Imports from Russia Despite Sanctions

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  • In 2024, Europe imported **17.8 million tonnes** of liquefied natural gas from Russia, marking a **2 million tonnes increase** from the prior year.
  • Despite efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy due to the **Ukraine conflict**, LNG imports from Russia reached **record levels**, surpassing Qatar as Europe's second-largest supplier.
  • Data indicates that while pipeline gas imports fell, **24.2 billion cubic metres** of Russian gas were still received in liquefied form.
  • Analysts express concern that the EU's ongoing purchases of Russian LNG undermine support for Ukraine and climate goals linked to the **Paris Agreement**.
  • Activists highlight that EU import loopholes enable continued Russian fossil fuel funding, calling for an urgent ban on Russian LNG imports to prevent further financing of the war.

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