Putin outsmarted as new mega gas deal undermines attempt to choke EU energy supplies

Through this new deal, Azerbaijan would boost gas supplies flowing through the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline from eight billion cubic meters to 12 bcm this year.

According to the deal, the EU will also receive at least 20 billion cubic metres a year by 2027, with Italy, Greece and Bulgaria set to benefit directly from the increased supply.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “Today, with this new Memorandum of Understanding, we are opening a new chapter in our energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, a key partner in our efforts to move away from Russian fossil fuels.”.

She also tweeted: “The EU is turning to trustworthy energy suppliers. Azerbaijan is one of them.

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1642606/putin-news-humiliated-new-gas-deal-azerbaijan-eu-energy-exports-choke-supplies-gazprom