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in Article 3u, the following paragraph is added: ‘5. By way of derogation from the prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authority of a Member State where a liquified natural gas terminal is not connected to the interconnected natural gas system may authorise the purchase, import or transfer of liquified natural gas falling under CN code 2711 11 00, originating in Russia or exported from Russia, after having determined that: The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph within two weeks of the authorisation.’ ; the liquified natural gas is purchased, imported or transferred from a terminal located in another Member State and the terminal is connected to the interconnected natural gas system; and the purchase, import or transfer is used to ensure energy supply.

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