French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne indicated that “storage operators must replenish 85 percent of their gas reserves by November 1 next year”, announcing “the start of construction of a new floating liquefied gas plant to increase capacity.” its country in gas supplies that does not depend on Russia,” and explained that “gas storage capacity is currently used at 59 percent compared to 46 percent at the same time last year.”

And Bourne noted, “The government will require storage operators to buy gas themselves to replenish stocks, in addition to purchases made by gas suppliers.”

The Prime Minister’s Office also said: “Warehouse companies will receive a financial guarantee from the state.

A new floating LNG plant located in Le Havre (NW) is expected to start operating in 2023 and is being built by French giant Total Energy.

Notably, the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, urged “Europe to prepare for a complete halt in Russian gas exports during the coming winter”, calling on “European governments to take measures to reduce demand and preserve nuclear power.” factories”. Workers.