TW Newsdesk, March 18:European Union nation leaders could requests companies next week to participate in a scheme for countries to jointly buy gas, according to draft conclusions for a summit in Brussels.The draft, seen by reporters, steered clear of more contentious issues over energy and climate change policies – including disputes over nuclear energy and phasing out combustion engine cars.

It stated that Europe’s energy security, which was impacted by Russia slashing gas supplies last year, has improved, but stated that the EU must prepare for next winter. EU countries plan to jointly buy gas in the coming months, to help fill storage caverns ahead of peak winter demand.