The White House is working with European allies to ensure adequate natural gas supply in the event Russia cuts off access, press secretary Jen Psaki said this week.

During a gaggle with the press, Psaki confirmed that the Biden administration has been working on contingency plans if Russia were to invade Ukraine. Russia is a major gas pipeline supplier to Europe and has infrastructure that traverses part of Ukraine. 

To that end, discussions are underway between the White House and global gas producers, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters.   

“Our approach is not about any one country or any individual entity,” Psaki said. “We’re engaging with a range of countries and partners” if there were to be “shortages.” 

She did not divulge specifics about...