news agency BBC reported that Gazprom, the largest Russian energy company It was revealed on Wednesday Aug. 31, 2022 that they were shutting down the ‘Nord Stream 1’ pipeline.natural gaslarge from Russia into Europe for 3 days, arguing that Repair required
Since the war in Ukraine RussiaSignificantly reduce the transmission of gas through such pipes. After they were heavily sanctioned by European nations, however, Moscow insisted on denying allegations that They are using energy as a counter-weapon to the West.
The Nord Stream 1 is 1,200 km long, connecting from the coast near the city of St. Russia’s Petersburg stretches across the Baltic Sea. to the northeastern region of Germany Started operating in 2011, can deliver natural gas from Russia to Germany up to 170 million cubic meters per day.
Gazprom used to closegas pipelineThis was done once in July for 10 days with the reason that it had to be repaired. and following that it only delivers gas to Europe at a rate of 20% of its maximum capacity. Claims to have defective equipment
Klaus Muller, Germany’s chief regulator of energy networks, said Germany was still able to cope with the situation. If Russia returns to deliver natural gas to 20% by Saturday as scheduled. But no one can confirm for sure whether they will do it or not.
Many European leaders are worried that Russia will extend the pipeline shutdown. to push up gas prices further However, analysts expect Gazprom’s latest pipeline shutdown. It will not immediately affect gas prices.
