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The European Union's most recent sanctions package targets Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and companies aiding in bypassing sanctions, in its first attempt to restrict Russian LNG operations directly. This move suggests the EU is sufficiently confident it can largely replace Russian gas imports with supply from the U.S. and other sources—thereby enabling it to impose tighter sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
Concurrently, the EU approved significant investments in German hydrogen infrastructure, signaling long-term ambitions to secure and decarbonize energy independence. Together, EU sanctions and investments are reshaping the energy landscape in Europe, enhancing trans-Atlantic energy ties, and driving economic opportunities in the U.S.
