Belgium Turns to Russia for LNG Amid Qatari Supply Disruptions

Belgium has been increasing its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) following disruptions in Qatari shipments due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The country continues to receive fuel from the Yamal LNG project via the Zeebrugge terminal.

This growing dependence on Russian fuel underscores Europe's energy vulnerabilities as the EU works towards a complete phase-out of Russian gas by 2027. Ongoing instability in the Middle East complicates diversification efforts, making it challenging for countries like Belgium to find alternative sources of LNG.