A new report found that an ambitious plan for Europe to fully replace Russian gas in the next five years is “achievable and beneficial” to both energy security and the climate.

Europe will likely continue to receive Russian gas in some form in the coming years, conference delegates heard.

In its haste to replace lost imports of Russian gas to Europe with new LNG buildout, the continent risks major import overcapacity, experts say.

Qatar is to supply LNG to Germany under a long-term deal which is already being criticised for doing little to address the current energy crisis while protracting the country’s dependence on gas despite decarbonisation goals.