Portugal imported natural gas from Russia in 2025
A report from the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos or ERSE) reveals that Portugal resumed natural gas imports from Russia in 2025. While 95% of the country's gas supply entered through the Sines terminal, the government has set a goal to phase out Russian liquefied natural gas imports entirely by 2027.
The Energy Services Regulatory Authority (Entidade Reguladora dos Serviços Energéticos or ERSE) is Portugal’s regulator for electricity, gas and fuel markets, responsible for licensing, tariffs and consumer protection. ERSE handles consumer complaints (it received about 80 complaints in the recent Galp case), can investigate billing disputes and impose sanctions, so it’s the authority to contact for unresolved energy issues.
