Russia's largest government-affiliated gas company has announced that it will significantly reduce the amount of natural gas it supplies through its pipeline to Germany, while the German government has announced that it will supply gas via Germany to neighboring countries such as France. It has been revealed that it is also affecting Russia, and there is a growing sense of caution about Russia's movements.
Russia's largest government-affiliated gas company, Gazprom, announced on the 15th that the amount of natural gas supplied through its main gas pipeline "Nord Stream" for Germany will be reduced by about 60% from the original plan if the equipment repair deadline has passed. However, the German side is repulsing.
The German government announced the supply status of natural gas on the 17th, reducing the amount of gas sent through "Nord Stream" by about 60%, and supplying it to neighboring countries such as France, Austria and Czech Republic, which are connected to Germany by pipeline. Also revealed that it is having an impact.
In France, the operating company of the natural gas pipeline announced on the 17th that the supply of gas imported from Russia via Germany has stopped since the 15th.
Each country emphasizes that the decrease in gas is being supplemented by procuring it from other markets.
However, Germany, which relies heavily on Russia for energy, has accused Gazprom of raising gas prices and having an economic impact on Germany, raising caution.
Italy also contacted "50% reduction"
ENI, a major Italian oil and gas company that imports natural gas from Russia through a pipeline separate from Germany, was informed on the 17th that Russia's "Gazprom" would reduce gas supply by 50%. Clarified.
Italy depends on Russia for 40% of its natural gas imports, but in response to the situation in Ukraine, it is increasing its stocks and diversifying its procurement sources, and the Italian government is careful about the supply situation. We are planning to consider measures while monitoring.