US Secretary of Energy: Hungary must immediately stop using Russian gas
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has recently made Washington’s position clear: Hungary and Slovakia must end their reliance on Russian fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and nuclear energy.
How can Russia be undermined?
Wright emphasised that limiting Russia’s sources of revenue would increase the chances of bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, and Hungary’s cooperation is crucial in achieving this. The EU and the United States share the goal of eliminating Russian oil and gas from their energy supplies by 2028.
Yet Russian energy resources remain vital to Hungary and Slovakia’s energy systems. The Hungarian government, however, continues to insist on using Russian supplies, even in the wake of recent energy forums and rulings by the European Court of Justice.
But what about Paks?
Regarding the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant, the Hungarian government does not see the EU’s position as detrimental, despite clear indications that the bloc would prefer the procurement of nuclear technology from the United States or within the EU.
Wright also highlighted that by increasing energy exports, the US aims to provide alternatives for Europe, including oil, gas, and coal. He praised the Trump administration’s energy policy, which, by expanding hydrocarbon production, sought not only to boost the American economy but also to reduce dependence on Russian energy.
Not a fan of renewables
Wright argued that secure and affordable access to fossil fuels is vital for European and global stability. The American secretary voiced criticism against offshore wind farms, claiming they require large areas, pose environmental risks, and provide unreliable energy output. Instead, he advocated for nuclear, geothermal, and conventional hydrocarbon sources as the most reliable and stable forms of energy generation.
Not so easy for Hungary to find another supplier?
Hungary still depends heavily on Russian energy, especially oil and natural gas. Its decisions are driven largely by the physical availability of pipelines and supply routes. While aiming to gradually reduce its imports from Russia in line with EU objectives, Hungary has refused to back EU proposals, deepening the rift with Brussels over energy policy.
The global situation is in flux: Russia is curtailing and redirecting its energy exports towards Asia. Meanwhile, the EU and US are working to establish alternative energy sources: a task fraught with significant infrastructure challenges, especially in developing export routes for natural gas and coal to meet Asian demand.
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i am eager to find what the Hungarian government says. So much adulation for Trump the last year, saying that sanctions does not work, saying that the hungarian golden age is here and that Hungary is pro peace, and bla bla bla. But the pro fidezs are just like the conservative-democrats fans un the US, completely blind and bot able to critize the words that orban, but also Sijjarto say every day
Yes the “Golden Age” of Trump kicking Orban’s butt. Jose is great pointing out the “pro peace” crap Fidesz puts out which is just Fidesz’ way of saying we should all make ourselves defenceless against Russian attack. Leave NATO, leave the EU and go make your alliance with Russia official if that’s what Hungary believes.
Disgraced – Humiliated again is Hungary, through the name – Victor Mihaly. Orban.
Friendships – the PROPAGANDA falseness, fabrication of the word, just intensifies the factual knowledge that Victor Mihaly. Orban – FEARS truth.
The MESS we have been DELIVERED by Victor Mihaly. Orban and his “Heinous” Fidesz Government that grows exampling the “toxic culture” that dominates right through the Orban led Fidesz Government of Hungary.
Okay, but only if America will secure for us a reliable gas supply at an equal or lower cost.
If not, then go touch grass.
You must have seen the other article about Hungary paying more to buy Russian gas than the rest of Europe pays for non-Russian gas. Wake up and smell the coffee.
Oh Steiner, how cute you are!!!!!! 😀
Again and again, we are amazed by your stupidity.
You didnt hear what Szijjarto said just one day ago, or your stupidity overpower your brain’s judgement. 😀