On March 18 local time, the European Commission issued guidelines aimed at simplifying pre-authorization rules for non-Russian natural gas imports, with the goal of enhancing energy supply flexibility and ensuring market stability. According to these guidelines, the EU recommends that customs authorities in member states complete the approval process for non-Russian natural gas imports within 12 to 24 hours to expedite customs clearance efficiency. Additionally, customs authorities are permitted to use a single document to cover multiple deliveries under the same natural gas supply contract, thereby reducing the burden of repetitive declarations for businesses. Furthermore, the EU explicitly stated that if authorized liquefied natural gas shipments change their transportation routes due to reasons such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the relevant companies will not need to reapply for authorization.