Due to the escalating Russian-Ukrainian gas pricing dispute, MP Janos Koka on Tuesday called on Hungary’s politicians to unanimously support the construction of the EU-backed Nabucco natural gas pipeline.
The dispute made it clear to all what the consequences of Hungary’s critical dependence on Russian gas deliveries are, Koka said.
“Every month of delay by the European Union prolongs our dependence on the Russian gas monopoly and seriously threatens the safe gas supply for Hungarian households and companies,” he said.
Koka, who heads Parliament’s Nabucco committee, urged the European Union to promote the earliest possible start of construction works by providing financial guarantees.
Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany told MTI on Tuesday that Hungary had two irons in the fire but gave priority to Nabucco.
Nabucco would connect the Caspian and Central Asian gas fields with Europe via Turkey, reducing Europe’s dependence on Russian gas supplies. The other “iron” Gyurcsany spoke about is the South Stream pipeline project intended to transport Russian gas under the Black Sea to Europe, bypassing Ukraine.
why not get rid of the dependency of fuel? People are doing it more
and more…getting off the grid, and its not just for Hobos – there
are 2+ million dollar houses completely off the grid, yet have cell
and internet capabilities – along with the means to do what gas
would have done.
Mike
Oh ! If only life was that simple, there are too many vested interests at play,keeping us ON the grid.
On our bio-farm we have solar and wind power systems,but got no support from the council or ministry.Ordinary people can never afford a 1.5 million forint solar system,those that live in the blocks of flats are all hooked up into this “kőzponti fütés” piped steam system with no way out.