Russia reopens Nord Stream 1 gas to Europe after 10 days of repairs

news agency BBC Reports that Russia has opened the Nord Stream 1 pipe to send natural gas to Europe again. On Thursday, July 21, 2022, after 10 days of maintenance, amid concerns that Moscow may decide to reduce the amount of gas it will deliver. or suspend all submissions from the conflict over Ukraine until the European Commission Remind member states to prepare to reduce gas consumption by 15% for the next 7 months.

President Vladimir Putin has denied the concerns. He vowed that Gazprom would deliver on its commitments, while his spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisted Russia was not using natural gas as a political bargain.

However, the Nord Stream 1 still supplies only 40 percent of its total natural gas capacity, which Klaus Muller, head of the Federal Network Agency in Germany warned. The return of natural gas is not a sign that tensions will ease. “Unfortunately, political tensions and the 60% gas that has been lost since mid-June remain.”

Gazprom reduced gas transmission through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in June. claiming to be because turbine engine sent for repair in Canada It was delayed due to European sanctions. but now believe The equipment is now being returned to Russia. After Mr Putin issued a warning that If the device is not returned Gas delivery could also be further reduced.

It is expected that less gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline will make it difficult for many European countries to stock up on winter fuel. They are trying to find suppliers elsewhere, such as US LNG, that can be transported by ship. But building the infrastructure needed to import gas from other sources. Much capital and time are required. which should not be in time for this winter