Eforturile SUA de a inunda Balcanii cu gaz american stârnesc îngrijorări la Bruxelles

American energy companies are increasing their influence in the Western Balkans, raising EU concerns about potential fossil fuel dependency. Albania, Kosovo, and Bosnia are interested in importing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional fuel while reducing Russian imports and coal consumption. However, EU officials question the necessity of these projects given the low domestic gas demand in these countries. They fear that increased gas imports could undermine EU's strict greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The U.S. gas sector is capitalizing on the EU's shift away from Russian gas, but EU officials warn that this could hinder the decarbonization efforts of aspiring EU members. The ongoing projects face scrutiny regarding transparency and potential corruption, particularly concerning a gas pipeline agreement involving Bosnia. Despite EU concerns, Balkan officials argue that U.S. agreements are essential for aligning with the EU's green transition, as they require…