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Russia’s Gazprom, which cut gas supplies to Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline by 40 percent yesterday, has cut gas exports to the Italian group Eni by 15 percent for today.
“Eni confirms that Gazprom has informed it of a limited reduction in gas supplies for today, which corresponds to about 15%,” a spokesman for the Italian group told AFP, adding that “the reasons for the reduction have not been be notified “.
Russian gas exports to Europe have been falling steadily since sanctions were imposed on Russia. Gazprom has cut off gas supplies to many European customers who have refused to pay in rubles.
About half of the foreign companies that have signed gas supply contracts with Gazprom have opened ruble accounts with Gazprombank to be able to make their payments, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in mid-May, according to Ria. News.
Italian energy giant Eni, controlled by the Italian state for 30.3%, opened a euro account and another ruble account with Gazprombank to make payments for gas supplies at the end of May, obeying Moscow’s demands. The payment was made in euros, according to the Italian group.
Italy is heavily dependent on Russian gas because it imports 95% of the gas it consumes, 40% of which in 2021 came from Russia.
During his visit to Israel, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi spoke yesterday about greater energy autonomy. “We want to reduce our dependence on Russian gas. We are working together to use the eastern Mediterranean’s natural gas reserves and to develop renewable energy sources.”
For its part, the German government yesterday assured that despite the 40% reduction in Gazprom’s shipments, “there are guarantees for the security of supply” of Germany. Despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Germany still imports about 35% of its gas from Russia. Before February the rate was 55%.
SOURCE: AMPE
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