These charts show Europe’s reliance on gas before the war in Ukraine

Nov 10, 2022

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Russia provided roughly 40% of all imported gas to the EU prior to the invasion. Image: Unsplash/ Viktor Kiryanov

Ewan Thomson

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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An infographic showing how much of Europe's energy comes from gas.

Around a third of Europe’s energy came from gas in 2021, more than nuclear, hydro, wind and solar combined. Image: Al-Jazeera

A graph showing natural gas pipeline flows from Russia to the European Union and Türkiye since January 2022.

Russia cut gas flows to the EU by around 80% between May and October 2022. Image: IEA

A graphic highlighting which countries rely most on gas for generating energy.

All but two European countries rely on gas as part of their energy mix, and Belarus relies on gas for nearly two-thirds of its needs. Image: Al-Jazeera

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