Siemens apologizes for Nord Stream turbine playlist joke

German company Siemens Energy has deleted a tweet suggesting a Spotify playlist for a Nord Stream turbine still awaiting shipment to Russia. About this company wrote on your Twitter account.

“We deleted our tweet about the turbine, which caused a heated discussion. We realized that the tone and subject of the tweet were inappropriate. This was never our intention and we apologize.” Siemens.

Earlier in the day, the German company posted on its Twitter account that the turbine was still in Germany. “Our famous turbine is still not where it should be. She stands alone on our site in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Let’s do the poor thing a favor and create a playlist on Spotify,” the post said.quote according to RIA Novosti).

The company itself suggested starting with a song by The Police So Lonely. User suggestions included the songs I want to break free by Queen, Life’s a Gas by T-REX, Tired of Being Alone by Al Green, and others.

On August 17, the DPA agency, citing a representative Siemens Energy reportedthat the turbine necessary for the operation of Nord Stream is still located in the city of Mülheim an der Ruhr and is ready for operation.

In mid-June “Gazprom” reduced the volume of supplies via Nord Stream to 40%, because Siemens did not return the turbine in time after repairs in Canada. As a result of negotiations with Germany, Canada decided to transfer the turbine to Russia and sent it to Germany. Siemens also handed over to Gazprom an export license from Canada for the export of equipment. Since July 22, Gazprom has reduced supplies through the pipeline by another 20%, because another of the turbines needs to be repaired.

The deputy head of Gazprom, Vitaly Markelov, accused Siemens of failing to fulfill its obligations to repair faulty engines for Nord Stream. According to him, several engines are idle at the compressor station due to emergency failures, because Siemens does not repair them. In addition, Gazprom has not received from Siemens a complete package of documents that allow the transportation and repair of engines for the gas pipeline.

In early August, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he saw no obstacles to sending a Siemens turbine to Russia. He personally inspected the equipment at the Siemens Energy plant in Mülheim an der Ruhr and noted its readiness for operation. On August 9, Siemens Energy announced plans to finally exit the Russian market by the end of September. The company has been operating in Russia since 1852. Siemens is convinced that the restructuring of Russian assets will take place without significant financial consequences.