Japan’s Energy Import Strategy Inspires Landlocked European Nations
Europe has faced significant energy security challenges since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Landlocked European countries are now turning to Japan’s energy import strategy as a potential model, while Tokyo itself studies Europe’s evolving approach, according to energy experts at the 2025 French Japanese Business Summit.
Europe’s Energy Security Dilemma
Historically reliant on pipeline gas imports from Russia and other sources, Europe struggled when those supplies were cut following the conflict. The sudden closure of Russian gas pipelines forced the continent to rethink its energy procurement and security policies.
Expert Insight
“Europe today finds itself in the same situation as Japan, because the pipes with Russian gas are closed,” said Helle Kristoffersen, Asia president of TotalEnergies.
Mutual Learning Between Europe and Japan
The dialogue at the summit highlighted a reciprocal interest: European countries seek to emulate Japan’s diversified energy imports, while Japan evaluates European strategies to adapt its own policy in a shifting global energy landscape.
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Author’s summary: Europe’s energy crisis post-Ukraine invasion drives landlocked nations to study Japan’s energy imports as a blueprint, fostering mutual strategy insights amid global supply disruptions.