The Nord Stream 1 turbine is still in Germany

A gas turbine to power Gazprom’s Nord Stream 1 pipeline, the main natural gas route from Russia to Germany, is delayed in its shipment after maintenance in Canada, the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the two countries , as reported by Bloomberg.

The turbine is currently at an undisclosed location in Germany because Russia has not provided the necessary documents to enable the shipment, a person with knowledge of the matter said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“Under normal circumstances, turbine maintenance is a routine process for us. Of course, we want to get the turbine to its operating location as soon as possible. However, the time required is not solely within our control,” said a Siemens Energy spokesperson. , of the turbine manufacturing company.

The turbine had been sent to Siemens Energy’s plant in Canada for repairs, but had been stalled by sanctions on the Russian oil and gas industry.

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck proposed a detour, according to which the part would be delivered first to Germany and from there to Russia.

“Sometimes one gets the impression that Russia does not want to take the turbine back,” Hambek told reporters on Thursday. He confirmed that the turbine had arrived in Germany earlier this week, but gave no further details. “Once it reaches Russian territory and is handed over to Gazprom, we will announce it,” he said.

Source: Capital

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