Russia's largest government-affiliated gas company, Gazprom, has announced for the second consecutive day that it will reduce its supply of natural gas via its main gas pipeline, Nord Stream, to Germany.
Germany, which relies on Russia for energy, has accused it of being "a clear strategy for raising prices."
Russia's largest government-affiliated gas company Gazprom announced on the 15th that the gas supply for the gas pipeline "Nord Stream" for Germany will be reduced by about 60% from the original plan from the 16th, saying that the equipment repair deadline has passed. It was revealed that it would be.
Gazprom just announced on the 14th of the previous day that it would reduce its supply by about 40 percent due to delays in repairing other equipment in the pipeline, which it will be responsible for energy policy in Germany. Habeck, the Minister of Economy and Climate Protection, said at a press conference on the 15th that repairs are scheduled for fall and do not need to be done now.
"The Russian response is a clear strategy to destabilize the situation and raise energy prices," he said in a statement following Gazprom's announcement yesterday.
He emphasized that there were no problems with domestic gas supply, and that he would continue to pay close attention to the situation and take measures as necessary.
Will supply to Italy be reduced by 15%?
Italian oil and gas company ENI told local media yesterday that Russia's supply of natural gas has been reduced by 15%.
According to the company, Russia's largest government-affiliated gas company, Gazprom, which supplies natural gas, has not disclosed details such as the reason for the reduction.
The Italian government says, "We are closely monitoring the supply of natural gas. So far, there are no serious problems with the supply."
Italy relies on Russia for about 40% of its natural gas imports, but in response to the situation in Ukraine, it is diversifying its sources to include North Africa and the Middle East.