Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested resuming the supply of natural gas to Europe via its flagship pipeline, but will cut supply unless it resolves the issue of pipeline components subject to sanctions against Russia. I warned.
German economy loses about 5%, if Russian gas supply is cut off-IMF
Nord Stream, a pipeline that carries natural gas, is scheduled to complete maintenance work on the 21st, but Europe is strongly concerned whether Russia will resume supply after the work is completed. Putin, on the other hand, has shown most clearly his intention to resume supply, at least to some extent.
At the summit meeting in Tehran. From left: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s President Raisi, Turkey’s President Erdogan (19th)
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However, since another part currently in Russia will be put out for maintenance work next week, if the turbine of the transport pipe does not reach Russia due to sanctions, the operating rate of Nord Stream will be only about 20% at that time. , Putin explained. Due to German diplomatic efforts, the turbine is being transferred from Canada, where it was being repaired, to Russia.
President Putin said after a trilateral summit meeting with Iran and Turkey in Tehran late on the 19th, “If another turbine arrives, two will be in operation. Otherwise, there will be only one and daily supply. The volume will be 30 million cubic meters, “he told reporters, calling for the turbine to be returned to Russia with all the necessary documents.
Original title:Putin Signals Gas Pipeline Will Restart, But With Conditions (1)
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