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My two Sky News: Russian gas via Ukraine not needed: 1) EU has won initial Energy War. 2) But, crisis continues: Volatile EU wind/solar gobbling gas, boosting prices & deindustrialization. Green Deal needs reform. 3) Trump’s demand EU buy more US LNG has seller & buyer risks.

Posted on January 3, 2025 | Leave a comment

1st row: English (my voice). 2nd row: Arabic (all). EN transcripts below.

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