Statements from EU leaders supporting new gas:

• In May 2022, Scholz visited Senegal to pursue new projects there

• In  October 2022, Scholz's chief of staff said Germany should finance exploration of gas fields

• Germany made attempts at the European Council to get EU states to support gas extraction.

• In September, EU’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell encouraged the Mozambique government to accelerate a gas programme which has led to the displacement of thousands and the fuelling of violent insurgency and conflict.

Deals between EU and Africa:

1. EU - Egypt/Israel: Egypt agreed to provide its LNG infra for gas export from Egypt & Israel to the EU (though non-discriminatory use for exports to other markets too). This would see gas flow beyond 2030.

2. Italy - Angola deal: Italian government signed a declaration of intent with Angola to develop "new" natural gas ventures and to increase exports to Italy.

3. Italy’s Eni - Republic of Congo deal: the deal involved participation of Italian and Congan governments (Italian government owns 1/3rd of Eni).

4. France and Italy continue to support LNG projects in Mozambique despite the project driving conflict in the region