Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000560/2025/rev.1
to the Commission
Rule 144
Afroditi Latinopoulou (PfE)
The EastMed pipeline aims to transport natural gas from reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean region to Europe. Of vital importance for the EU’s energy strategy and geopolitical strength, the project will provide a reliable and strategically critical source of energy. The pipeline’s construction will enhance the EU’s autonomy and reduce its dependence on non-EU countries, such as Russia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Qatar, which control key energy sources and routes.
The EastMed pipeline is expected to have an initial capacity of 10 billion cubic metres per year (bcm/y), with the potential to expand to 12-20 bcm/y. It will be able to cover a significant portion of the EU’s needs and help reduce Russian energy imports by 30-40 % by 2040. In addition, it will further diversify the EU’s energy mix and contribute towards building a resilient energy system in Europe.
In view of the above:
- 1.What measures does the Commission intend to take to accelerate the EastMed pipeline project as a means of reducing dependence on Russian gas?
- 2.Are there plans to support the EastMed pipeline project with European funding programmes that will speed up its construction and completion?
- 3.What steps can the Commission take to ensure the pipeline project’s implementation in the face of emerging geopolitical threats of a hybrid nature from Türkiye, Russia and China?
Submitted: 6.2.2025