Increased interest in joint gas purchases

The interest in joint gas purchases in the EU has grown even further in the second round of bidding, both from companies and suppliers. According to the EU Commission, 25 gas suppliers submitted offers totaling 15.19 billion cubic meters of gas in the second round of bidding. Previously, EU member states had collectively requested 15.92 billion cubic meters. The Commission stated that companies and suppliers had been brought together for a volume of nearly 12 billion cubic meters, allowing the companies to negotiate supply contracts directly with the gas suppliers.