French Imports of Russian LNG Double Despite Calls for Sanctions

New analysis reveals a significant increase in French imports of Russian liquified natural gas, complicating Europe's energy strategy amid the Ukraine conflict.

• France imported nearly 4.4 billion cubic meters of Russian LNG in the first half of the year, more than double the previous year's volume.
• EU countries overall saw a 7% increase in Russian LNG imports during the same period.
• TotalEnergies cites pre-invasion contracts as the reason for continued imports, while France's government points to logistical challenges.
• Critics argue that these imports undermine efforts to phase out Russian fossil fuels and fund Russia's war effort.
• French demand for natural gas fell by 9%, but exports to Belgium rose by almost 10% in the first half of the year.

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