Russian energy group Gazprom has asked Siemens Energy to initiate the return of the turbine for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline. At the same time, Gazprom is counting on Siemens Energy to fulfill its contract for the maintenance and repair of the gas turbines. The company warned that the continued functioning of Nord Stream 1 depends on this.
“On July 15, Gazprom officially approached Siemens with a request to provide documents that, taking into account current sanctions rules in Canada and the EU, allow the gas turbine of the ‘Portovaya’ compressor station, which is essential for Nord Stream 1. to be exported to Russia.” , the company announced on its Telegram channel on Saturday.
Turbine handed over to Germany instead of Russia
Since June, Gazprom had significantly reduced gas supply through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline in the Baltic, citing the lack of a Siemens Energy turbine, which was being serviced in Canada. Due to the sanctions imposed as a result of the war in Ukraine, Canada initially refused to return the turbine to Russia, but then decided to transfer the unit to Germany instead.
Nord Stream 1 has stopped supplying gas since Monday due to maintenance work. The work will last until July 21. Several Western politicians have expressed skepticism about whether Gazprom will resume supplying gas after that.
Source: Krone
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