Ungaria poate renunţa complet la gazul rusesc, afirmă ministrul Energiei

Hungary aims to fully eliminate dependence on Russian gas within a year, according to Economy Minister Istvan Kapitany. This marks a significant shift from previous policies under Viktor Orban. Kapitany stated that Hungary has sufficient pipeline connections to source gas competitively from other suppliers. The government is also reassessing the expansion of its only nuclear power plant, previously contracted to a Russian company, and is exploring diversification of oil supply sources. The minister indicated that Hungary's gas supply could be secured from alternative sources by October 2027, aligning with EU deadlines to cease Russian gas imports. This change reflects a willingness to move away from Orban's energy strategy, which heavily relied on Russia, especially after the Ukraine invasion. Kapitany emphasized ongoing evaluations regarding the nuclear plant's expansion and the potential for extending the lifespan of existing reactors. Hungary is also focusing on increasing energy…