EvroComissar on Energy issues Cadri Simson stated that Europe has enough gas reserves for the winter. The text of the speech policy placed the European Commission on its website.
Cadri Simson noted that now the filler gas storage facility in Europe for the winter period is at the level below the average historical. “Currently, Europe’s repositories are filled with 77 percent. This level slowly continues to improve the day by day,” said European Commissioner.
She noted that, according to the latest estimates, such volumes are limited, but sufficient to cover the needs of Europeans. At the same time, the politician called on the European Union (EU) to vigilance. “If an exceptionally cold winter coincides with unexpected interruptions in the supply, additional volumes of gas will be required,” the European Commission reported.
also Cadri Simson reported that the European Commission will develop new rules that should help avoid the energy crisis in the future. According to European Commissioner, the EU countries will encourage the refusal of fossil energy sources and the transition to more eco-friendly options. Such measures are due to the need to reduce Europe’s dependence on oil and gas imports.
To cope with the current energy crisis, the European Commission suggested that countries help their citizens. According to Kadri Simson, it is necessary to compensate for consumers increased electricity bills, allow the deferment of payments and reduce taxes for vulnerable segments of the population.