The suspension is the latest in a series of disruptions to natural gas supplies that have contributed to an ongoing energy crisis in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24. Gazprom said on Wednesday that supplies through Nord Stream 1 were “completely interrupted” for “precautionary work” on a compressor unit. The announcement came shortly after European gas network operator ENTSOG announced that deliveries had stopped. Gazprom has repeatedly argued that supply disruptions are necessary for routine maintenance, but have been exacerbated by complications in the delivery of equipment created by Western sanctions on Russia. Germany has accused Moscow of using its energy resources as a weapon. The head of Germany’s Federal Network Agency Klaus Mueller called the latest pause “technically incomprehensible”, adding that experience shows Moscow “makes a political decision after every so-called maintenance”. “We won’t know until early September if Russia does it again,” Mueller said, apparently referring to the suspensions and reductions in flows in June and July that Russia blamed on maintenance.
It is expected to worsen
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe has seen wholesale gas prices rise 400% since last August. The shortages have squeezed both consumers and businesses, which are reeling from high inflation and the high cost of living. It has forced governments to spend billions to ease the burden. The situation is expected to worsen as European countries enter the cold winter months, with many homes using natural gas for heating. Some countries, including France, have said fuel rationing is possible. Since launching its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has also stopped supplying gas to Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland, while reducing flows through other pipelines. On Tuesday, Gazprom announced it would suspend gas deliveries to its French contractor due to a payment dispute. France’s energy minister said that was an excuse, but said the country had already anticipated the loss of supply. The European Union is preparing to take emergency measures to reform the electricity market to bring soaring prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled for emergency talks next week.
“Nothing interferes with supplies”
Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, is doing better than expected, with Mueller reporting that the country’s natural gas storage was nearly 85 percent full. Europe as a whole is also making progress in filling its gas storage tanks. On Sunday, storage levels were already at 79.9% of capacity in the EU. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is leading efforts to replace imports of Russian natural gas by mid-2024, says the country currently lacks the necessary reserves to see it through the winter. Asked if Gazprom’s supplies would resume after three days of work were completed on Saturday, Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “there is a guarantee that, apart from the technical problems caused by the sanctions, nothing interferes with supplies.” Western capitals “have imposed sanctions against Russia, which do not allow normal maintenance and repair work,” he said, appearing to refer to an incident in July when, after 10 days of scheduled maintenance, Nord Stream 1’s flows dropped. Gazprom said the issue was a result of a key turbine being blocked from delivery to Russia due to sanctions. Germany, where the turbine was being shipped from, said Moscow was the one blocking that delivery.
title: “Russia Again Stops Nord Stream 1 Gas Flow To Europe News About The Russia Ukraine War Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Stephanie White”
The suspension is the latest in a series of disruptions to natural gas supplies that have contributed to an ongoing energy crisis in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24. Gazprom said on Wednesday that supplies through Nord Stream 1 were “completely interrupted” for “precautionary work” on a compressor unit. The announcement came shortly after European gas network operator ENTSOG announced that deliveries had stopped. Gazprom has repeatedly argued that supply disruptions are necessary for routine maintenance, but have been exacerbated by complications in the delivery of equipment created by Western sanctions on Russia. Germany has accused Moscow of using its energy resources as a weapon. The head of Germany’s Federal Network Agency Klaus Mueller called the latest pause “technically incomprehensible”, adding that experience shows Moscow “makes a political decision after every so-called maintenance”. “We won’t know until early September if Russia does it again,” Mueller said, apparently referring to the suspensions and reductions in flows in June and July that Russia blamed on maintenance.
It is expected to worsen
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe has seen wholesale gas prices rise 400% since last August. The shortages have squeezed both consumers and businesses, which are reeling from high inflation and the high cost of living. It has forced governments to spend billions to ease the burden. The situation is expected to worsen as European countries enter the cold winter months, with many homes using natural gas for heating. Some countries, including France, have said fuel rationing is possible. Since launching its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has also stopped supplying gas to Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland, while reducing flows through other pipelines. On Tuesday, Gazprom announced it would suspend gas deliveries to its French contractor due to a payment dispute. France’s energy minister said that was an excuse, but said the country had already anticipated the loss of supply. The European Union is preparing to take emergency measures to reform the electricity market to bring soaring prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled for emergency talks next week.
“Nothing interferes with supplies”
Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, is doing better than expected, with Mueller reporting that the country’s natural gas storage was nearly 85 percent full. Europe as a whole is also making progress in filling its gas storage tanks. On Sunday, storage levels were already at 79.9% of capacity in the EU. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is leading efforts to replace imports of Russian natural gas by mid-2024, says the country currently lacks the necessary reserves to see it through the winter. Asked if Gazprom’s supplies would resume after three days of work were completed on Saturday, Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “there is a guarantee that, apart from the technical problems caused by the sanctions, nothing interferes with supplies.” Western capitals “have imposed sanctions against Russia, which do not allow normal maintenance and repair work,” he said, appearing to refer to an incident in July when, after 10 days of scheduled maintenance, Nord Stream 1’s flows dropped. Gazprom said the issue was a result of a key turbine being blocked from delivery to Russia due to sanctions. Germany, where the turbine was being shipped from, said Moscow was the one blocking that delivery.
title: “Russia Again Stops Nord Stream 1 Gas Flow To Europe News About The Russia Ukraine War Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Kerry Helm”
The suspension is the latest in a series of disruptions to natural gas supplies that have contributed to an ongoing energy crisis in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24. Gazprom said on Wednesday that supplies through Nord Stream 1 were “completely interrupted” for “precautionary work” on a compressor unit. The announcement came shortly after European gas network operator ENTSOG announced that deliveries had stopped. Gazprom has repeatedly argued that supply disruptions are necessary for routine maintenance, but have been exacerbated by complications in the delivery of equipment created by Western sanctions on Russia. Germany has accused Moscow of using its energy resources as a weapon. The head of Germany’s Federal Network Agency Klaus Mueller called the latest pause “technically incomprehensible”, adding that experience shows Moscow “makes a political decision after every so-called maintenance”. “We won’t know until early September if Russia does it again,” Mueller said, apparently referring to the suspensions and reductions in flows in June and July that Russia blamed on maintenance.
It is expected to worsen
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe has seen wholesale gas prices rise 400% since last August. The shortages have squeezed both consumers and businesses, which are reeling from high inflation and the high cost of living. It has forced governments to spend billions to ease the burden. The situation is expected to worsen as European countries enter the cold winter months, with many homes using natural gas for heating. Some countries, including France, have said fuel rationing is possible. Since launching its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has also stopped supplying gas to Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland, while reducing flows through other pipelines. On Tuesday, Gazprom announced it would suspend gas deliveries to its French contractor due to a payment dispute. France’s energy minister said that was an excuse, but said the country had already anticipated the loss of supply. The European Union is preparing to take emergency measures to reform the electricity market to bring soaring prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled for emergency talks next week.
“Nothing interferes with supplies”
Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, is doing better than expected, with Mueller reporting that the country’s natural gas storage was nearly 85 percent full. Europe as a whole is also making progress in filling its gas storage tanks. On Sunday, storage levels were already at 79.9% of capacity in the EU. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is leading efforts to replace imports of Russian natural gas by mid-2024, says the country currently lacks the necessary reserves to see it through the winter. Asked if Gazprom’s supplies would resume after three days of work were completed on Saturday, Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “there is a guarantee that, apart from the technical problems caused by the sanctions, nothing interferes with supplies.” Western capitals “have imposed sanctions against Russia, which do not allow normal maintenance and repair work,” he said, appearing to refer to an incident in July when, after 10 days of scheduled maintenance, Nord Stream 1’s flows dropped. Gazprom said the issue was a result of a key turbine being blocked from delivery to Russia due to sanctions. Germany, where the turbine was being shipped from, said Moscow was the one blocking that delivery.
title: “Russia Again Stops Nord Stream 1 Gas Flow To Europe News About The Russia Ukraine War Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Rachel Hutching”
The suspension is the latest in a series of disruptions to natural gas supplies that have contributed to an ongoing energy crisis in Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24. Gazprom said on Wednesday that supplies through Nord Stream 1 were “completely interrupted” for “precautionary work” on a compressor unit. The announcement came shortly after European gas network operator ENTSOG announced that deliveries had stopped. Gazprom has repeatedly argued that supply disruptions are necessary for routine maintenance, but have been exacerbated by complications in the delivery of equipment created by Western sanctions on Russia. Germany has accused Moscow of using its energy resources as a weapon. The head of Germany’s Federal Network Agency Klaus Mueller called the latest pause “technically incomprehensible”, adding that experience shows Moscow “makes a political decision after every so-called maintenance”. “We won’t know until early September if Russia does it again,” Mueller said, apparently referring to the suspensions and reductions in flows in June and July that Russia blamed on maintenance.
It is expected to worsen
The ongoing energy crisis in Europe has seen wholesale gas prices rise 400% since last August. The shortages have squeezed both consumers and businesses, which are reeling from high inflation and the high cost of living. It has forced governments to spend billions to ease the burden. The situation is expected to worsen as European countries enter the cold winter months, with many homes using natural gas for heating. Some countries, including France, have said fuel rationing is possible. Since launching its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has also stopped supplying gas to Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland, while reducing flows through other pipelines. On Tuesday, Gazprom announced it would suspend gas deliveries to its French contractor due to a payment dispute. France’s energy minister said that was an excuse, but said the country had already anticipated the loss of supply. The European Union is preparing to take emergency measures to reform the electricity market to bring soaring prices under control, with energy ministers scheduled for emergency talks next week.
“Nothing interferes with supplies”
Germany, which is heavily dependent on Russian gas, is doing better than expected, with Mueller reporting that the country’s natural gas storage was nearly 85 percent full. Europe as a whole is also making progress in filling its gas storage tanks. On Sunday, storage levels were already at 79.9% of capacity in the EU. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck, who is leading efforts to replace imports of Russian natural gas by mid-2024, says the country currently lacks the necessary reserves to see it through the winter. Asked if Gazprom’s supplies would resume after three days of work were completed on Saturday, Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “there is a guarantee that, apart from the technical problems caused by the sanctions, nothing interferes with supplies.” Western capitals “have imposed sanctions against Russia, which do not allow normal maintenance and repair work,” he said, appearing to refer to an incident in July when, after 10 days of scheduled maintenance, Nord Stream 1’s flows dropped. Gazprom said the issue was a result of a key turbine being blocked from delivery to Russia due to sanctions. Germany, where the turbine was being shipped from, said Moscow was the one blocking that delivery.
