欧盟理事会批准俄罗斯天然气禁令

Core Points - The European Union Council has approved a ban on Russian natural gas imports, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, for liquefied natural gas and on September 30, 2027, for pipeline gas [1] - Existing contracts will have a transition period, and EU countries must verify the gas production countries before authorizing imports [1] - Non-compliance with the new regulations could result in fines of at least €2.5 million for individuals and €40 million for companies [1] - By March 1, 2026, EU countries are required to develop plans to diversify gas supplies and identify alternative sources to replace Russian gas [1]