Who is the main supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany?
The United States is the main supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany. In 2023, the US supplied over 80% of Germany's LNG imports. This significant share is part of the broader trend in which the US has become the largest LNG supplier to Europe, driven by the need for European countries to diversify their energy sources in response to reduced imports from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine (
EIA Energy Info) (
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CleanTechnica).
Germany's decision to pivot towards LNG and increase its imports from the US has been part of a broader strategy to enhance its energy security. This move comes amidst efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas and bolster energy supply resilience, especially given the geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions experienced in recent years (
DW).
