Current Use of Natural Gas within the European Union
Abstract
In connection with the heated political situation to the east of the European Union (EU) borders, there is a growing interest in the discovery of new reserves of natural gas or new suppliers of this fossil fuel. The following article discusses the current suppliers of natural gas to the EU, the energy self-sufficiency of the EU and the possibility of transporting natural gas in the form of LNG.
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Introduction
The current political situation requires new and unconventional ways of solving the storage and transportation of natural gas in large quantities and over long distances.
Conclusion
Natural gas is a fossil fuel. Although its combustion produces significantly fewer CO₂ emissions than, for example, in coalfired power plants. However, during the extraction and transportation of natural gas, a much more dangerous greenhouse gas, methane, is released.
The latest summary report of the International Panel on Climate Change warns that to keep global warming within safe limits, it is necessary to stop any new investment in fossil fuel projects.