Panel Recording

Is Russia weaponizing gas and what does it mean for the European energy market?

This event assesses Russia’s position vis-à-vis the situation in European gas markets, the latest developments around Nord Stream 2, and the implications for Ukraine.

Event date and time: 29 November 2021 — 17:00 TO 18:00 GMT

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

Is Russia weaponizing gas and what does it mean for the European energy market?

— This event assesses Russia’s position vis-à-vis the situation in European gas markets, the latest developments around Nord Stream 2, and the implications for Ukraine.

European gas markets face unprecedented pressures on multiple fronts. Concerns over climate change and demand for greener energy are complicated by Russia’s willingness to abuse rising prices to expand its access to European Union (EU) markets.

Russia’s already dominant position as the key supplier of gas to the EU looks set to strengthen further as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is certified by Germany and EU authorities. Given this, the role of Ukraine as a transit country is likely to alter.

Speakers cover the EU-Russia-Ukraine energy triangle and discuss where, or whether, Ukraine fits into European energy security in future. They dissect the challenges presented by a functioning NS2 and Kyiv’s own vision for its role in the future of the European energy system.

Event format and who can attend

Panel sessions bring together several renowned speakers with different perspectives on an issue, offering the audience a thought-provoking discussion that thoroughly analyses a topic from many angles. They are held in our Joseph Gaggero Hall and on the record. 

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