Written by: Karim Hammam
The energy dependency map for France, prepared by the "Climate Action" network, reveals the depth of Europe's reliance on American fossil fuels, as the Old Continent imports about one-third of its natural gas needs from the United States, while the European market absorbs approximately 55% of American gas exports.
Figures revealing the scale of dependency
Data indicates that the United States, under the Donald Trump administration, seeks to consolidate its position as a dominant power in the fossil fuel sector by expanding oil and gas extraction and exporting it intensively to Europe, creating a relationship of mutual dependency that grants Washington significant political and economic influence.
Trump administration serves major oil companies
Current American policies serve the interests of major oil and gas companies, as wind energy projects—which rely heavily on European industry for their equipment—are being disrupted, while European reliance on American gas is being exploited to push for the weakening of environmental legislation on the continent.
Pressures to ease methane emissions regulation
American pressures are specifically focused on pushing Europe to delay, ease, or cancel its regulation regarding methane gas leaks, which represents a retreat from climate commitments and serves the continued dominance of fossil fuels at the expense of the transition toward clean energy.
