Monday, July 11, 2022

Russia Shuts Down Critical Natural Gas Pipeline To Europe For Maintenance

 

Euronews/Reuters: Nord Stream pipeline begins annual maintenance, with Europe concerned shutdown could be extended  

The Nord Stream 1, the biggest single pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany, starts annual maintenance today, with flows expected to stop for ten days. 

Some European governments, markets and companies worry that the shutdown might be extended. 

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline transports 55 billion cubic metres (bcm) a year of gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. 

Last month, Russia cut flows to 40% of the pipeline's total capacity, citing the delayed return of equipment being serviced in Canada.  

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 Russia Shuts Down Critical Natural Gas Pipeline To Europe For Maintenance  

Europe on high alert as Russia temporarily halts gas flows via major pipeline -- CNBC  

Europe braces for gas 'nightmare' as pipeline from Russia shuts off -- Washington Post  

Europe fears energy crisis as Russia shuts off key gas pipeline -- NYPost  

Gas pipeline shutdown starts amid German suspicion of Russia -- AP  

Germany braces for ‘nightmare’ of Russia turning off gas for good -- The Guardian  

Germany fears Nord Stream 1 may not be restored as Russia weaponises gas supply to 'spread chaos' -- SKY News  

A crucial Russian gas pipeline has been shut for repairs. Will it ever reopen? -- CNN  

Nord Stream nightmare: Has Putin stopped Europe’s gas for good? -- Politico

Russia Shuts Down Critical Natural Gas Pipeline To Europe For Maintenance -- RT

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