Germany Cuts Russian Share in Gas Use by More Than Half in 2022
- Usage down 15% due to mild weather and savings, BDEW says
- Country becomes increasingly dependent on LNG imports
The Hoegh Esperanza LNG floating storage regasification unit, part of the Wilhemshaven LNG Terminal operated by Uniper SE, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on Dec. 17.
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Germany slashed its consumption of Russian gas this year amid lower flows and a drive to diversify supplies after the war in Ukraine.
The share of Russian gas consumed in Europe’s biggest economy dropped to about 20% this year from 55% in 2021, according to data from energy lobby group BDEW.