Austria looks to Africa and renewables to cut reliance on U.S. natural gas
Austria aims to boost renewables and African gas imports to reduce its reliance on U.S. energy supplies. This strategy follows the phase-out of Russian gas.
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Austria's junior energy minister, Elisabeth Zehetner, announced on February 18, 2026, that the nation will expand its renewable power sector and seek to increase gas imports from Africa. The policy is designed to ensure that Austria 
AT avoids becoming overly dependent on the United States 
US for supply in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. According to the Austrian government (state secretary for energy office), this strategy is essential to maintain stable and affordable electricity as the continent phases out older energy dependencies.
AT avoids becoming overly dependent on the United States US for supply in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. According to the Austrian government (state secretary for energy office), this strategy is essential to maintain stable and affordable electricity as the continent phases out older energy dependencies.
