Europe has requested more gas from Gazprom: Greece is changing LNG to Russian fuel

In September, Russian pipeline gas supplies to Europe rose to the highest level since a record February. Greece has increased imports.

In the first month of autumn, Gazprom's deliveries to Europe increased to an average of 51.2 million cubic meters per day, according to ENTSOG. So much is supplied via the company's only route to the region — the European line of the Turkish Stream. This is the highest figure in history after February of this year, when exports amounted to 54.6 million cubic meters per day.

Judging by the data of the platform of the GTS operators of the EU countries, we are not talking about increasing supplies to Hungary, Serbia or Slovakia. Deliveries to Greece increased significantly, which increased imports by 80% compared to August - up to 9 million cubic meters per day.

At the same time, the gas supply to Romania decreased slightly — up to 3 million cubic meters per day. EADaily wrote that the increase in deliveries via the Turkish Stream arrives in this country in the summer. It is quite possible that Greek traders resold part of the Russian gas to Romania, and in September they will import it directly to Greece and with even bigger bids.

Greece has no gas storage facilities and is dependent on current supplies. The growth of Russian gas imports into the country immediately affected LNG purchases. Compared to August, they decreased by 30% at once - up to 6 million cubic meters per day.

Experts have repeatedly noted that Russian gas exports depend on applications from long-term customers. And, obviously, in September, Greek companies are increasing purchases due to a more favorable price. Russian gas is sold under long-term contracts linked to the price of European stock exchanges.