LAST UPDATE: 14.16 European natural gas prices fell on Thursday after Russian flows through the Nord Stream pipeline resumed as 10-day maintenance work ended, Bloomberg reported. Russian gas began flowing to Germany on Thursday at about 30 percent of the pipeline’s capacity between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time. The orders show that the […]
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Russian gas flows through Nord Stream continue at 40% of capacity
LAST UPDATE: 10.57 Russia has started sending natural gas through its largest pipeline to Europe after a 10-day maintenance period ended, Bloomberg reported. Flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline connecting Russia to Germany have returned to the level of 40% of capacity, according to data from the pipeline operator. “Political uncertainty and the 60% […]
How countries in Europe are preparing for the possibility of a Russian gas cut
The European Union has drawn up emergency plans for countries to cut their natural gas use by 15% by March, warning member states that without deep cuts they could face fuel struggles over the winter if Russia cuts off the supplies. Natural gas deliveries via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany are expected to […]
Germany: Nord Stream will restart at 30% capacity
The Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline connecting Russia to Germany will resume operations at around 30% capacity, the head of the German Energy Authority Klaus Mueller said. In particular, as Cl. Muller said, Russia’s Gazprom has scheduled natural gas flows at around 530 gigawatts per hour per day. “This amounts to around 30%. It […]
Will Russia open Nord Stream 1 tomorrow?
It remains a mystery, although there are signs that the streams will start again tomorrow. Will they be verified? The German government refers to Gazprom’s contractual obligations. Even the priestesses of the Oracle of Delphi would not be able to answer this question. Because the points of the times are controversial and President Putin continues […]
Why Nord Stream is so important in the energy ‘war’ between the EU and Russia
Europe is waiting until early Thursday to learn whether Russia will restart natural gas flows through its largest pipeline after maintenance work ends. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said supplies will continue, but at lower levels and with conditions. At the same time, however, he left hints as to whether the pipeline will be able […]
War of nerves from Putin: There is a risk that the Nord Stream1 turbine will not work
LAST UPDATE: 16.26 While earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would be operational again, but with reduced flows, he is now hinting at whether the pipeline will be able to operate, citing the condition of the turbine. “It remains to be seen in what condition the Nord Stream 1 equipment […]
Berlin ‘sees’ adherence to the Nord Stream 1 reopening schedule
The German government expects the flow of Russian natural gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to resume after annual maintenance work is completed. Deputy government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said gas flow would resume tomorrow, Thursday, as planned and as stipulated by the Russian state energy company’s contractual obligations. Hoffman declined to comment on Russian […]
Russian sources to Reuters: Nord Stream 1 gas exports likely to resume on Thursday
The flow of Russian natural gas through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline is likely to resume on time tomorrow, Thursday, after scheduled maintenance work is completed but at a level below the pipeline’s full capacity, two Russian sources familiar with the matter told Reuters exclusively. export plans. The pipeline, through which more than a third […]
Reuters: Russia to resume natural gas flows after Nord Stream maintenance ends
Natural gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline are expected to restart on time on Thursday after maintenance work ends, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The pipeline, through which 1/3 of Russian gas exports to the European Union passes, was shut down for ten days for maintenance work starting on […]