The EU cuts 15%of gas use, and multiple member states bargain

EU member states reached a political agreement on Tuesday to take voluntary measures to reduce the demand for natural gas in this winter by 15%to improve EU energy supply security.

According to this agreement, EU member states agreed to reduce natural gas demand by 15%on the basis of the average 5 years in the past 5 years from August 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. If the shortage of natural gas supply at that time, the EU will take mandatory measures to reduce the demand for natural gas.

The EU Council stated that reducing the demand for natural gas is to save costs before the winter coming, and prepare for Russia's natural gas supply.

At the same time, in response to the special circumstances of different member states, in order to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of the agreement, the EU Council exempted from some member states. Among them, member states who do not have the interconnection with other member states are not forced to reduce the need to reduce the demand for natural gas; member states that are not synchronized with the European power system and the European power system can also be exempted to avoid the crisis of power supply.

The European Commission will review it before May 2023 according to the overall situation of the EU's natural gas supply to consider whether the agreement is postponed.

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EU's rotating chairman of the Czech Republic of Industry and Trade Joseph Hikura said in a statement issued by the EU Council on the day of the EU Council that the proposal can quickly strengthen the common energy security by undoubtedly enabling the EU people and enterprises to this winter this winter Life becomes cheaper and easier.

The European Union member Kadri Simatong, who is responsible for energy affairs, said at a press conference that day that active reduction of natural gas demand can avoid making decisions in a hurry or unilaterally when it is too late. This will help to save in the most effective way and minimize the impact on the people and enterprises. The impact of action on the economy now will be much smaller.

The agreement desired "one -size -fits -all" multiple member states "bargaining"

In fact, the agreement was first proposed on the 20th of this month. The original intention of the European Commission was to use a set of unified measures to let member states help each other to deal with the energy crisis together. The plan was originally "one -size -fits -all" and did not involve exemption terms. However, there are differences in the practice of the EU's use of the use of natural gas. The solution has been clearly opposed by multiple member states before.

The Spanish government clearly stated that it does not support 15%indicators, because Spain's natural gas supply does not rely on Russia, and has 6 LNG receiving stations. In the EU, the most liquefied natural gas from other supply sources can be received Essence

Hungarian Foreign Minister Seven clearly stated that Hungary opposed such measures because it was completely contrary to the interests of the Hungarian people. He said: "Some people in Brussels explain to the Hungarians that Hungary has natural gas, but the reasons why Hungarians or Hungarian companies cannot use natural gas? Unthime and harmful suggestions.

EU energy crisis exacerbates many countries and wants to recruit energy energy saving

At present, many EU countries have fallen into the "vortex" of the energy crisis because of exacerbating sanctions against Russia. In order to save energy and save money, many countries have begun to introduce various measures.

In order to save energy and save money in southern German cities, Augsburg introduced a series of "light turnover" measures, including the lighting of tourism landmark buildings in the city at night. In addition, a German hotel is in danger of the closure of kitchen closure because of high prices.

(Southern German and southwest of Bavaria Ogsburg's "turn off the lights".)

17%of France's natural gas imported from Russia and relying on Russia's energy than neighboring countries such as Germany. However, similar to other European countries, France has continued to encounter extreme high -temperature weather in many places in many places, increased air -conditioning power demand, and exacerbated tight energy supply.

French Energy Transformation Minister Aiese Panye Lewense announced on the 24th that it is about to introduce a provision of mild energy waste, requiring the store to open the air conditioner to open the door, otherwise it will face a fine. Panier-Lunna said to Monte Carlo Broadcasting Station that the opening of the door when opening the air conditioner will cause "an increase in energy consumption by 20%... and this is ridiculous." The minister said France also plans to restrict the use of lighting signs.

Under the influence of heat waves, Paris and many cities in other provinces have implemented municipal regulations of "opening air -conditioned do not open the door" since mid -July. The French government plans to promote this approach nationwide, with a maximum fine of 750 euros (about 5145 yuan).

Russia drops the "Beixi-1" gas supply again

Another turbine is broken

Under the conflict of Russia, Russia's natural gas transported to the European Union via Beixi Pipeline has been reduced to 40 % of last year. European "gas shortage" intensified, and natural gas prices soared. It is worth noting that Russia also announced on Tuesday that starting from Wednesday, the "Beixi-1" single-day gas supply will be reduced from the current 67 million cubic meters to 33 million cubic meters. Inspection, this move has once again triggered European concerns about Russia's completely "disconnection".

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