The pipeline is used for the Russian gas import.

Increasing energy security is also one of the reasons behind a block on the development of natural gas imports in Sweden.

The electricity production grew rapidly since the start of natural gas imports from Argentina in the late 1990s.

Much of this savings would translate into reduced oil and natural gas imports.

I should also be interested to hear the Minister's views on the Government's policy regarding gas imports.

Italy is also seen by many as being a likely hub for gas import into Europe.

By 2021, the target plans to reduce gas imports to 30%, while raising coal contributions to 53%.

Significant increases in natural gas imports will, however, still be needed to cover Europe's energy requirements in coming decades.

The extent of this supply cut now covers about 30% of the Community's total gas imports.

There were no natural gas imports for that year.