The German Ministry of Economy and Energy has ordered Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE), a subsidiary of Gazprom, to end its gas import agreement with the Yamal LNG project. According to reports by Münchner Merkur on November 11, citing unnamed sources, SEFE must cease purchasing liquefied natural gas under the previous Yamal contract while invoking force majeure. This move aligns with EU efforts to sever energy ties with Russia, driven by the 19th package of sanctions targeting Moscow.
The European Union Council approved a plan on October 20 to prohibit Russian gas purchases starting January 1, 2028, and restrict transit of Russian gas through EU territories by January 1, 2026. The decision follows the adoption of the 19th sanctions package on October 23, intensifying pressure on Russia’s energy sector.
