'Two-thirds less gas imports from Russia this year'
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – March 8, 2022
- According to the RIVM, 439,775 positive corona tests were registered last week, an increase of 79 percent compared to the previous week.
- The European Commission thinks that it is possible to use two-thirds less Russian gas this year. Energy savings and gas supplies from other sources should make this possible. Currently, about 40 percent of the gas that EU countries consume comes from Russia.
- Shell is leaving the Russian market completely, reports NU.nl. The company will stop purchasing gas and oil from Russia and will also stop operating four hundred gas stations in the country.
- Aegon stops future investments in companies in Russia or Belarus. The insurer has in their own words its investment policy has been adjusted accordingly.
- The State Supervision of Mines warns against increasing gas production in Groningen to replace Russian gas. writes the FD. According to the regulator, Groningen will not be safe again until 2028 when the reinforcement operation has been completed.
- The Dutch economy could grow significantly less or even end up in a recession due to the war in Ukraine. Rabobank warns about this, reports the AD.
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