Kosovo considers buying American natural gas

Kosovo’s government has signaled a shift in its energy strategy by formally considering imports of American liquefied natural gas.

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti confirmed on Wednesday that the country could tap into American supplies by partnering with Albania at its coastal power plant in Vlora.

The move follows months of heavy pressure from Washington and local business leaders, who warned that rejecting the regional supply network would damage strategic ties with the United States.

Until now, officials had resisted the American initiative, arguing that processing domestic coal was a better solution for a power grid that relies almost entirely on fossil fuels.

This review aligns Kosovo with other Western Balkan nations that are signing American energy deals to reduce the region's vulnerability to Russian influence.