Gas platform with more industry-friendly procurement

The EU Commission wants to make the central EU energy platform more attractive for the industry with new rules on gas procurement. From June 26, buyers will be able to place bids in the second tender round for joint gas purchasing, Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič announced on Friday. He said the delivery period would be extended to March 2025, because energy-intensive industrial companies normally procure gas over longer periods.