Russia becomes Belgium’s only LNG supplier after Iran War disrupts imports – Bloomberg
Belgium’s LNG imports plunged in July, with every shipment arriving from Russia. Bloomberg reports that European purchases of Russian LNG continue to rise.
Bloomberg reports that Belgium’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fell sharply in July. Despite the decline, every cargo that reached the country during the month came from Russia. This makes Russia Belgium’s sole LNG supplier for that period.
The situation emerged after the Iran War disrupted established import flows, according to Bloomberg. Although Belgium’s overall LNG intake dropped, all volumes received in July were of Russian origin. As a result, Russia’s share of Belgium’s LNG imports reached 100 percent.
At the same time, European purchases of Russian LNG are still growing. Bloomberg notes that Russia’s position in the European market has strengthened even as the Iran conflict has shaken global energy supplies. European countries continue to buy significant volumes of Russian gas despite efforts to diversify their suppliers.
This development highlights how quickly external shocks can reshape energy import structures. Belgium’s case is a striking example of how geopolitical events in one region can affect gas deliveries in another. The Bloomberg article does not disclose exact volumes or prices, but the conclusion about Russia’s role is clear.
