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Shell inks 10-year gas deal with Hungary's MVM CEEnergy

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Posted on September 9, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - Shell has signed a 10-year natural gas supply deal with Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM Group, the oil major said on Tuesday, in a move designed to strengthen its presence

Shell Signs Decade-Long Natural Gas Supply Agreement with MVM CEEnergy

Shell's Long-Term Gas Supply Agreement with MVM

LONDON (Reuters) - Shell has signed a 10-year natural gas supply deal with Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM Group, the oil major said on Tuesday, in a move designed to strengthen its presence in central and eastern Europe. 

Details of the Gas Supply Deal

Shell, the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas trader, will sell approximately 200 million cubic metres of natural gas a year to the Hungarian natural gas wholesaler MVM CEEnergy, beginning in January 2026, Shell said.

Impact on Hungary's Energy Landscape

MVM Group receives a large amount of its gas from Russia, unlike energy providers in most European countries following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

(Reporting by Stephanie Kelly and Shadia Nasralla; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Shell signs a 10-year gas supply deal with MVM CEEnergy.
  • The agreement strengthens Shell's presence in central Europe.
  • Shell will supply 200 million cubic metres of gas annually.
  • The deal begins in January 2026.
  • MVM currently relies heavily on Russian gas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is natural gas?
Natural gas is a fossil fuel composed mainly of methane, used as an energy source for heating, electricity generation, and as a fuel for vehicles.
What is liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state for ease of storage and transport, reducing its volume significantly.

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