The United States is in discussions with allies and energy companies on how to avoid shortages of natural gas and other fuels in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. About it informed at a briefing by Deputy Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre.
“We are working with countries and companies to secure supplies and mitigate the impact of price shocks affecting the American people, Europe and the global economy,” Jean-Pierre said.
Gazprom has not booked capacity for transit through Poland and Ukraine
She clarified that the presidential administration is negotiating “with major natural gas producers around the world to understand their capabilities and willingness to temporarily increase production and distribute volumes among European buyers.”
As of February 14, the price of gas in Europe at the opening of trading rose above $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since the end of January, according to the London ICE stock exchange. m. The overall growth was about 13.7%.