Peskov: Gazprom is not to blame for stopping Nord Stream

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that the work of the Nord Stream is complicated due to the lack of “technological reserves”. According to him, the reliability of the pipeline “is in jeopardy” through no fault of “Gazprom”.

“There are no technological reserves, only one turbine is working. So think about it,” Mr. Peskov replied to a question about new repairs at Nord Stream. Mr. Peskov noted that “there is no reservation through no fault of Gazprom.” “Therefore, accordingly, the reliability of the entire system is at risk,” he added.

Gas pumping through Nord Stream was stopped August 31. Gazprom explained this decision by the need to repair the pipeline. Deliveries through it will resume on August 3 at the level of 33 million cubic meters. m per day (20% capacity). On August 26, amid reports of a gas pipeline shutdown, gas prices in Europe rose to $3,500 per 1,000 cubic meters. m.

Nord Stream has not been operating at full capacity for several months. Gazprom explains this by the repair of turbines, as well as the problem with their return. In July, one of the turbines of the gas pipeline got stuck in Canada, its delivery to Germany was complicated due to sanctions. Five turbines still are under renovation in Canada. European leaders have said that such an explanation is not sufficient to stop supplies. In Germany called Gazprom’s decision is political.

How long will the gas pumping stop – read the material “Nord Stream 1 went into maintenance”.

Anastasia Larina