{"id":154757,"date":"2025-07-10T15:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/algeria-became-spains-top-gas-supplier-this-year-benefiting-from-the-decline-of-the-us-supply-in-june\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:59:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:59:57","slug":"algeria-became-spains-top-gas-supplier-this-year-benefiting-from-the-decline-of-the-us-supply-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/algeria-became-spains-top-gas-supplier-this-year-benefiting-from-the-decline-of-the-us-supply-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Algeria became Spain’s top gas supplier this year, benefiting from the decline of the US supply in June."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Algeria Emerges as Leading Natural Gas Supplier to Spain in 2023<\/h2>\n
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Spain’s \u00a0natural gas\u00a0 supply landscape has witnessed a significant shift in 2023, with \u00a0Algeria\u00a0 reclaiming its position as the \u00a0primary supplier\u00a0 of natural gas to the country, thereby surpassing the \u00a0United States\u00a0. According to data released by \u00a0Enag\u00e1s\u00a0, Algeria’s exports comprised a staggering \u00a043.6%\u00a0 of Spain’s natural gas supply during the month of June.<\/p>\n

Specifically, Algeria exported a total of \u00a012,040 gigawatts hour (GWh)\u00a0 of gas, of which \u00a07,890 GWh\u00a0 arrived via the Medgaz pipeline and \u00a04,150 GWh\u00a0 came through liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships. This robust supply underscores Algeria\u2019s established role as a stable partner in Spain\u2019s energy portfolio.<\/p>\n

In stark contrast, the United States, which had previously held the top spot for several months earlier this year, experienced a \u00a055% decline\u00a0 in exports to Spain, delivering just \u00a04,133 GWh\u00a0 in June. This accounted for only \u00a015%\u00a0 of Spain’s total gas imports. The American decline reflects underlying tensions associated with global trade dynamics and tariff wars that have impacted energy markets.<\/p>\n

Throughout the first half of 2023, the competition for natural gas supply has been intense. Algeria, through its aggressive export strategy, has now captured \u00a032.5%\u00a0 of the annual total, slightly ahead of the \u00a031.2%\u00a0 contribution from US LNG. Meanwhile, \u00a0Russia\u00a0 maintains its position as the third-largest supplier, delivering \u00a011.8%\u00a0 of Spain’s gas needs in June, totaling \u00a03,268 GWh\u00a0. Despite geopolitical tensions, natural gas imports from Russia remain critical, primarily sourced through long-term contracts with \u00a0Yamal LNG\u00a0, a consortium that includes European investments.<\/p>\n

As part of a broader strategy, the \u00a0European Commission\u00a0 has laid out plans to significantly reduce dependency on Russian gas by \u00a02027\u00a0, initiating a complete cessation of cash contracts with Russia by the end of \u00a02025\u00a0. This upcoming transition is crucial as Europe aims for energy security amidst geopolitical uncertainties.<\/p>\n

Underground Gas Storage and Consumption Trends<\/h2>\n

The \u00a0underground storage\u00a0 levels in Spain stand at approximately \u00a075%\u00a0 as of July 10, exceeding the \u00a0European average\u00a0 of about \u00a061%\u00a0. Furthermore, the \u00a0Spanish regasification plants\u00a0 are similarly filled at a notable rate of \u00a060%\u00a0. This ability to store gas is vital for ensuring energy security as demand fluctuates.<\/p>\n

From January to July 9, 2023, total natural gas exports have surged by \u00a022.4%\u00a0, reaching \u00a023.7 terawatt-hours (TWh)\u00a0. This growth is largely propelled by increased demand, which has seen exports rise by \u00a08.1%\u00a0 compared to the previous year, reaching up to \u00a0193.7 TWh\u00a0. Driving factors for this uptick include heightened demand from the electricity sector, which has witnessed substantial increases.<\/p>\n

Factors Driving Increased Gas Consumption<\/h2>\n

In June, total gas consumption in Spain rose by \u00a021.7%\u00a0, amounting to \u00a025,548 GWh\u00a0 compared to the same period last year. This rise can be attributed chiefly to increased demand from the \u00a0electricity sector\u00a0, which doubled, experiencing an unprecedented increase of \u00a0118.6%\u00a0 driven by hotter temperatures and diminished renewable energy output. Specifically, renewable generation dropped significantly, with \u00a0wind\u00a0 energy production down by \u00a028.8%\u00a0 and nuclear output dropping by \u00a06.2%\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Conversely, conventional demand from households and industries experienced a decline, decreasing by \u00a04.7%\u00a0 to \u00a015,709 GWh\u00a0 in June. This uneven shift highlights the critical role of \u00a0natural gas\u00a0 as a transitional energy source in Spain’s evolving energy landscape.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, Algeria\u2019s resurgence in natural gas supply to Spain reflects broader trends in energy geopolitics. As Europe transitions away from reliance on Russian gas, the dynamics continue to evolve. Understanding these shifts is vital for stakeholders in the energy sector, as they navigate the complexities of global energy supply amidst changing demands and geopolitical landscapes.<\/p>\n


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Algeria Emerges as Leading Natural Gas Supplier to Spain in 2023 Spain’s \u00a0natural gas\u00a0 supply landscape has witnessed a significant shift in 2023, with \u00a0Algeria\u00a0 reclaiming its position as the \u00a0primary supplier\u00a0 of natural gas to the country, thereby surpassing the \u00a0United States\u00a0. According to data released by \u00a0Enag\u00e1s\u00a0, Algeria’s exports comprised a staggering \u00a043.6%\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":154758,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[12445,38585,2612,171,2125,35145,6743,3283,236,159],"class_list":["post-154757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-algeria","tag-benefiting","tag-decline","tag-gas","tag-june","tag-spains","tag-supplier","tag-supply","tag-top","tag-year"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154757","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154757"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154757\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/154758"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}