American energy companies have been given a major boost due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conflict has prompted long-term gas deals for US energy companies, as the European Union seeks to diversify its energy supplies away from Russia. The European Union has been looking for alternative sources of energy ever since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. This has led to a flurry of deals between US energy companies and European countries, as the EU looks to reduce its dependence on Russian gas. The most recent deal was between the US energy giant Chevron and the Italian gas company Eni. The two companies have signed a 25-year agreement to supply natural gas to Italy. This is the first such deal between a US energy company and an Italian energy company. The deal is a major boost for US energy companies, as it will provide them with a reliable source of income for the next 25 years. It also marks a shift in the European energy market, as the US is now a major player in the region. The US is currently the world's largest producer of natural gas, and the deal with Italy could be the start of a new era of cooperation between the US and Europe. The deal is also a sign of the increasing importance of natural gas as a source of energy. Natural gas is becoming an increasingly attractive option for countries looking to reduce their reliance on oil and coal. The deal between Chevron and Eni is just one of many long-term gas deals that have been signed in recent months. US energy companies have also signed deals with countries such as Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria. The US energy industry is now well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The long-term gas deals will provide US energy companies with a steady source of income for the next 25 years.