Slovakia looks to tap more Russian gas under EU exemption

Slovakia looks to tap more Russian gas under EU exemption

Slovakia's government is planning to increase its intake of Russian pipeline gas under a temporary EU exemption, reversing earlier commitments to phase out Russian energy supplies in a controversial move amid a growing bloc-wide crackdown on Russian fossil fuels, APA reports citing Bloomberg.

The exemption allows Bratislava to continue drawing from Gazprom supplies until 2027, aligning with a long-term contract that runs through 2034.

Source: en.apa.az