EU proposes regulation to phase out Russian gas imports

The European Commission published a proposed regulation targeting the phase-out of Russian gas imports. The text, released by DG-ENER, pairs the phase-out mechanism with a new monitoring framework designed to identify and report energy supply dependencies before they become systemic risks.

The monitoring provisions are notable: they go beyond gas to cover potential dependencies across energy vectors. No specific thresholds or timelines for the phase-out were disclosed in the headline release, but the proposal signals that the Commission is seeking binding commitments rather than voluntary member-state action.

If adopted, the regulation would apply across all EU bidding zones, affecting both pipeline and LNG supply contracts with Russian counterparties. The legislative process now moves to the European Parliament and Council. Per EU Commission DG-ENER, the proposal is part of the broader effort to eliminate residual Russian fossil fuel reliance.