On Wednesday in the European Parliament Congressional delegation – members of the committee. Energy and trade the House of Representatives – met with MEPs from the committee of scientific research, industry and energy to talk among others, the liberalization of US exports of energy resources to the European Union.
For Polish is particularly interesting topic, because American gas liquefied (LNG) could be an alternative to Russian gas and Qatari raw material that we receive in the emerging gazoporcie in Szczecin. The problem lies in the fact that exports to countries with which the US has not signed free trade agreements, it is very difficult.
reported Buzek after talks with Congressmen, there is a chance to change this state of affairs. “(In the USA) wins the view that it should be open to Europe and to trade with it. They know that geopolitically this is a great move, because it gives us greater independence from gas supplies from the east” – said the MEP.
The Americans, however, are cautious when issuing licenses for the export of gas, because too broad “door opening” would lead to higher prices on their market . This in turn would hit the competitiveness of their industry.
“With these statements, which died here, I understand that the Americans are determined (…) to open trade energy sources “- reported the chairman.
Opening US energy market can bring negotiated by the EU and the US free trade agreement and investment partnership TTIP. It is not known when talking about it can be completed.
Buzek in a statement issued jointly with the boss American committee. energy and trade the House of Representatives Fred Upton stressed that this agreement can be a great opportunity, and the key role it will play cooperation in the energy sector.
“That is why efforts to introduce a separate chapter on. TTIP energy, and now urge Americans to abolished licensing requirements and put on the development of infrastructure that will facilitate the export of their raw materials to Europe” – MEP stressed.
On the other hand Upton said that the EU’s objectives are very much in line with the objectives of the United States. “Members of both committees to come to meaningful, constructive proposals, when it comes to how to achieve these common assumptions energy as fully as possible and as quickly as possible” – said an American politician.
He noted that the increase in US energy production and increasing efficiency in its use enhance the US role in the world market.
The opportunity to further talks for the release of LNG exports from the US will be organized by Buzek at the end of May “Round Table LNG” with representatives of business and administration in the United States and the EU .
In late January, the House of Representatives approved a bill that provides for acceleration of the process of issuing permits for export from the US LNG. Republicans argue that this will help the countries of Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on this raw material from Russia. If you support the Senate bill and signed it, President Barack Obama, the process of issuing permits US companies to export LNG will be able to take up to 30 days.
European Union that does not have the US free trade agreement, hoping for liberalization of not only US exports of gas, but crude oil, along with the conclusion of the contract TTIP. Started in 2013 ws talks. This agreement, however, are very complicated and stalled; do not know when they will be finalized.
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