Sacyr's Blog

Faced with heavy dependence on Russian natural gas and unprecedented price rises, the EU is aiming to cut gas consumption by 15% over the next eight months. To achieve this, some countries have opted for common-sense measures, such as limiting the use of air conditioning and heating, and other much more surprising ones, such as turning off traffic lights at night or allowing only cold showers in public gyms.

Up to a quarter of Europe's energy needs come from Russian imports. Faced with possible supply cuts in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the EU has come up with a plan. It aims to end its dependence on Russian oil and gas through energy efficiency, renewable energies and diversification of supply.