EU and US to strengthen energy cooperation, with reducing dependence on Russian nuclear fuel a key priority

The European Union and the United States intend to continue cooperating in the energy sector, including on the sector’s transformation in light of climate commitments. A key priority is also further strengthening energy security, including by reducing some European countries’ dependence on supplies of uranium or nuclear fuel from Russia.

At the beginning of the month, the tenth meeting of the EU-US Energy Council took place. It was attended by EU representatives led by Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, as well as US officials represented by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk.

Energy security was once again the main topic of the talks, including ensuring energy supplies and protecting energy infrastructure. One of the issues discussed was reducing EU countries’ dependence on Russian nuclear technology, particularly in terms of nuclear fuel supplies.