<p>Although natural gas consumption spiked in 2018-19, while domestic production declined, reflecting EU&rsquo;s growing import dependence, EU policymakers suggest that gas will not play a satisfactory role in the decarbonisation process, urging the need for electrification and renewable gases.</p>

<p>At the same time, new pipelines and LNG terminals are reshaping gas supply to the bloc and facilitating the replacement of coal. This poses the questions: how will natural gas contribute to the EU&rsquo;s future energy mix, how much and where?</p>
