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Germany 'prepared for the worst' ahead of possible Russian gas cut

Germany ‘prepared for the worst’ ahead of possible Russian gas cut

Gas shipments from Russia to Germany 10 days off for maintenance The scheme in the pipeline Nord Stream 1 from the Baltic SeaThis has caused more uncertainty in Europe’s largest economy over energy supplies as the war in Ukraine rages on.

«Hope for the best and prepare for the worstThe German Economy Minister stressed, Robert Habeckin addition to that Anyone able to save energy contributes to energy security European.

Via Nord Stream 1 –The most important passage for Russian gas to GermanyGas shipments have already been reduced to about 40 percent of capacity in recent weeks. This had a wide-ranging impact on gas supplies to other Western countries.

With tensions between Europe and Russia reaching their highest level in decades due to the war in Ukraine, German officials are concerned about it Gas supplies may not resume on July 21Once the scheduled maintenance work is completed.

Germany will simply have to wait and see. «I don’t have any confidential informationNeither in one sense nor in another,” he pointed out on the radio station ARD.

Germany prepares in case gas cuts are necessary

No disruption to gas flows It would be very harmful to German industry. however, HABIK He emphasized that there were many other options on the table before shutting down industrial sectors was necessary, such as the establishment of floating LNG terminals.

For now, he said, lawmakers aim to fill gas storage facilities before winter. “If we can’t get more gas in the market, We will have to reduce consumption even moreHabeck noted.

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For his part, the director of the German Gas Regulatory Network Agency said, Klaus Mullerhe said, that conflicting messages came from Moscow, With the Kremlin promising that gas supplies will return to normal Once repaired turbines are back from Canada, with some very harsh statements being made. “Frankly, no one knows,” Mueller warned the German network. ZDF.

A German government spokesman admitted this on Monday The turbine is not subject to EU sanctions, which exclude gas supply. Nord Stream 1 maintenance shutdown for 10 days is intended for inspection, repair or Recalibration of electrical supplies and fire safety systems gas, and some valves, as needed, along with software updates.

In the past, similar repair work was carried out Between 10 and 14 days It was not always completed in the expected time frame.

Maintenance work It comes at a time when Germany is urgently seeking to reduce its dependence of Russian gas, while filling storage tanks for the winter.

At the moment, Russian gas continues to reach Europe via Ukraine, About 41.1 million cubic meters scheduled for Mondayalthough this is still less than half of the pipeline’s total daily capacity.