What happened and especially where and who was responsible are key in this incident, another one in the geopolitical conflict between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy.
In anticipation of the causes that caused three simultaneous leaks in the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2, more and more voices point to sabotage and warn of the consequences that such a deliberate act may have.
What happened and especially where and who was responsible are key in this incident, another one in the geopolitical conflict between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy.
-What happened?
During the night from Sunday to Monday, a leak was discovered in one of the two wires of Nord Stream 2, which never came into effect due to Berlin’s blockade of the infrastructure before the war intervention in Ukraine. However, it was filled with gas and therefore must remain pressurized.
The day before, leaks were also found in both wires of Nord Stream 1.
-Where?
It was initially said that the Nord Stream 2 leak was registered in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone, south-east of the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea and that of Nord Stream 1 in the waters of Denmark and another in neighboring Sweden. , near the island of Bornholm.
In the evening, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksn and Defense Minister Morten Bodskov emphasized that Denmark did not consider it a military action against this country, as they believed it was taking place in international waters.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson also stressed that the incident had taken place outside her territory and that there could be no direct attack.
-Why?
The causes of what happened are unknown at this time, said the operator of the two gas pipelines, who described the damage recorded as “unprecedented” and pointed out that it cannot be estimated for the time being when they will be fixed.
Nord Stream AG, the Swiss-based infrastructure manager, confirmed a “pressure drop” in both pipelines due to leaks.
-Who?
This is the other great unknown. The two affected countries, Denmark and Sweden, point out that the leaks are due to an intentional act and not an accident, although they have not speculated on the possible reason or the author.
Russia is not ruling out anything and is awaiting the results of the investigation, while from the European UnionCommission President Ursula Von der Leyen has pointed out that, in the event that an “action of sabotage” is confirmed, there will be “a strong response”.
-What are the Nord Stream 1 and 2?
Nord Stream 1 became operational in 2011, the year construction of Nord Stream 2 began.
With a capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year, the Nord Stream 1 interrupted deliveries a few weeks ago after Russia claimed there was an oil leak at the only operating Russian compressor station.
Nord Stream 2 was never operational, as Germany suspended the authorization process after Moscow’s recognition of the Donbas Republics. However, the gas infrastructure was filled with gas and must therefore remain under pressure.
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Source: EITB
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