Germany’s Big Shift in Gas Imports Since the Ukraine Invasion

What We’re Showing

Natural gas imports to Germany by source from January 2022 to November 2023.

The Punchline

In a short amount of time, Germany cut its gas imports from Russia, pivoting to other European countries for supply. This was supplemented by liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports – primarily from the U.S.

Additional Context

• Prior to the invasion, Germany was the biggest net importer of Russian gas in the EU
• Germany invested billions of dollars into LNG infrastructure in 2022
• Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently visited Nigeria and Senegal, and natural gas was a discussion item as the country seeks to further diversify supply
• Germany's energy needs are further influenced by the planned closure of the country's last nuclear power plants in 2023

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