The shift toward LNG imports has made Europe more vulnerable to gas price spikes. A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to significant price increases in the future.
By David Goeßmann
Newly installed heat pumps are reducing Germany’s dependence on expensive gas imports. According to a recent analysis, replacing gas heating systems has resulted in savings of EUR 1.3 billion over the past three years.
By Lisa Kuner
The war against Iran is pumping billions of USD into the coffers of the LNG industry in the US. The longer the conflict lasts, the greater the profits. In the short term, the shortage will lead to increased use of coal, and in the medium term, probably to more renewables.
By Kai Schöneberg
There are plans for 279 new LNG projects worldwide that could generate ten billion tons of CO₂ by 2030. Despite a COP decision to move away from fossil fuels, fossil fuel infrastructure continues to be expanded.
By Bernhard Pötter
The LNG terminal boom following the 2022 energy crisis is slowly coming to a standstill. An NGO warns of stranded investments in the face of falling gas demand. The IEA attributes the falling demand to one particular technology.
By Manuel Berkel
