Why does the US want to control Ukraine's natural gas pipelines?
Experts believe that the US may want to control Ukraine's natural gas pipelines to regulate Russian natural gas entering the European market, and the purpose of the US is not to promote Russian natural gas exports, but to benefit itself.
1. America's interest in Ukraine's natural gas pipelines
The US has requested control over the natural gas network connecting Russia and Europe in its agreement projects with Ukraine regarding rare earth metals.
2. Potential changes in Ukraine's natural gas transportation system
If the owner of the natural gas transportation system becomes American, it may restore the transit transport of natural gas through long-term contracts or auctions.
3. The problem of Russian natural gas returning to the European market
It would be beneficial for Gazprom to increase its natural gas supply to Europe and recover lost revenue. However, there are some problems with Gazprom returning to the European market.
4. The issue of American liquefied natural gas sales
The US hopes to see their own liquefied natural gas in the European market. In this regard, the US is more likely to continue pushing Russia out of the European natural gas market to clear a sales market for themselves.
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