Hungary says it can replace Russian gas within a year
Hungary's economy and energy minister István Kapitány said on Sept. 18 that the country could replace Russian gas within a year, noting that existing pipelines and routes allow alternatives. He said Hungary could secure sufficient non‑Russian gas by October 2027, aligning with the EU target, but did not disclose recent reductions in Russian imports and did not say the government had ended contracts. State-owned MVM has diversification agreements for liquefied natural gas via Croatia's Krk terminal and a 2021 Gazprom contract for up to 4.5 billion cubic meters a year; Budapest is also negotiating Adria oil transit and will review the Paks II project by end‑2026.
Hungary aims to end Russian gas imports by October 2027
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Hungary has long relied on Russian gas and held a Gazprom contract signed in 2021. The government now says existing pipelines and deals can bring non‑Russian supplies, and ministers expect a Paks II review by the end of 2026.
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