In a statement to Reuters, it was stated that Algeria will supply 4 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas to Italy this year, in addition to the 21 billion cubic meters planned earlier this year.

The source said that state oil producer Sonatrach plans to start increasing supplies to Italian customers, including Eni, next week. Tighter global energy markets have increased demand for Algerian gas.

Sonatrach is already an important gas supplier to countries including Italy, Spain and Portugal, and stated that it is reviewing gas prices with all its customers to take advantage of the appropriate market.

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Germany will significantly increase its use of coal to protect its energy resources before the winter months come, and Russia’s reduction in gas exports threatens the deficits in Europe’s largest economy.

The German government has stated that it will pass emergency laws to reopen coal plants that are not used for electricity generation, and will auction gas supplies to industry to encourage businesses to reduce consumption. This shows the depth of concern about possible gas shortages in Berlin during the winter months, while Russia has reduced the capacity of the main gas export pipeline to Germany by 60%.

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