Russian pipeline gas shipments to EU decrease
(MENAFN) Russian natural gas exports to the European Union fell significantly by 18.3% in June compared to the previous month, Reuters reported, attributing the drop to maintenance work on gas infrastructure. After Ukraine halted gas transit through its territory late last year, TurkStream remains the sole pipeline route supplying Russian gas to Türkiye and Southern Europe.
In June, gas exports via TurkStream decreased to 37.6 million cubic meters per day from 46 million in May, according to data from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG) cited by Reuters. However, total gas deliveries through TurkStream increased by 6.8% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Overall Russian gas exports to the EU, including pipeline shipments and LNG cargoes, totaled 8.33 billion cubic meters in the first six months of 2025, marking a 47% decline from 15.5 billion cubic meters in the same period last year.
Once the EU’s main gas supplier, Russia drastically cut exports in 2022 due to Western sanctions following the Ukraine conflict and sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. Consequently, Russia’s share of EU pipeline gas imports plunged from over 40% in 2021 to about 11% in 2024.
Although the EU has not banned Russian gas imports outright, most member states have voluntarily reduced their reliance. Some landlocked countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Serbia continue to import limited volumes under exemptions.
Energy prices surged across Europe after sanctions were introduced, with EU nations spending roughly €390 billion in 2022 on subsidies to protect consumers and businesses. While prices later stabilized, the European Court of Auditors warned of potential affordability risks during future supply shortages.
In June, the European Commission unveiled the RePowerEU plan, aiming to eliminate all Russian energy imports by 2027. Despite opposition from Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, and reportedly Italy, the plan is expected to be adopted as trade legislation, enabling approval by majority vote despite potential vetoes.
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