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Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller Warns Europe Faces Winter Gas Shortage

Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller stated that Europe will face a winter gas shortage due to critically low storage levels.

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Alexei Miller, CEO of Gazprom, stated that Europe will face a winter gas shortage. [1] Alexey Miller, CEO of Gazprom, said with a subtle smile that Europe does not have sufficient fuel for the upcoming winter season when asked by TASS. [2] Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Chairman Dai Houliang discussed strategic cooperation on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, including preparations for the start of Russian gas supplies to China via the Far Eastern route. [3] Alexei Miller made this statement while speaking to TASS in the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum. [4] European gas storage levels are currently at 62 percent, which is the lowest level in 15 years. [5] The low level of gas inventories in European underground storage facilities poses a risk to gas supplies in the region. [6] European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra stated that the European Union depends 80 percent on gas imports. [7]
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  1. Alexei Miller, CEO of Gazprom, stated that Europe will face a winter gas shortage. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. Alexey Miller, CEO of Gazprom, said with a subtle smile that Europe does not have sufficient fuel for the upcoming winter season when asked by TASS. · TASS
  3. Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Chairman Dai Houliang discussed strategic cooperation on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, including preparations for the start of Russian gas supplies to China via the Far Eastern route. · TASS
  4. Alexei Miller made this statement while speaking to TASS in the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. European gas storage levels are currently at 62 percent, which is the lowest level in 15 years. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. The low level of gas inventories in European underground storage facilities poses a risk to gas supplies in the region. · TASS
  7. European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra stated that the European Union depends 80 percent on gas imports. · Lenta.ruRussia
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