CERAWEEK Equinor CEO says EU unlikely to increase Russian gas imports

Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said the EU is unlikely to raise Russian gas imports to offset Middle East supply disruptions while Russia's war in Ukraine continues. The comment implies limited near-term flexibility for European gas supply and could sustain upside pressure on gas prices, underscoring the need for alternative sources or demand-side adjustments.

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Equinor CEO Anders Opedal said the EU is unlikely to raise Russian gas imports to offset Middle East supply disruptions while Russia's war in Ukraine continues. The comment implies limited near-term flexibility for European gas supply and could sustain upside pressure on gas prices, underscoring the need for alternative sources or demand-side adjustments.