(ANSA) – ROME, JUL 13 – Gazprom cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the Nord Stream gas pipeline: the Russian company announced this in a press release. “Gazprom is not in possession of any document indicating that Siemens is able to take the gas turbine for the Portovaya compressor station out of Canada, where it is undergoing repair. In these circumstances it is not possible to guarantee the safe operation of the station. compression station of Portovaya, which is a key facility for the Nord Stream pipeline, “says the note, cited by Tass.
In recent days, the Berlin government welcomed Ottawa’s decision to unblock delivery of the turbine that should be installed by Siemens, considered essential by Moscow to make Nord Stream work.
On 11 July, Gazprom started maintenance work, which is expected to last 10 days. But Germany and Europe fear that the reduction could be prolonged due to a political choice by the Kremlin. The Russian gas giant has previously cut its supplies by complaining about the turbine problem.
The Globe and Mail newspaper wrote that one of the turbines is on its way to Europe, while the other five will be delivered within two years. The EU has specified that technologies related to gas transport are not subject to sanctions, despite the objections of Ukraine. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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