are factors that seem to force the European Union
(EU) into a high dependency on natural gas. Therefore, in Europe,
natural gas has great importance. Many people believe (some
countries even instituted policies) that natural gas will be the fuel
that will become the bridge to an energy future with less reliance
on coal and nuclear power. Furthermore, in 2009, about 26% of
the primary energy consumption of the 27 members of the
European Union came from natural gas, making it a very important
fuel today.