“The resumption of gas supplies will allow Germany and other countries on the continent to replenish their reserves, increasing energy security and resilience,” Price said during a briefing.
He noted that the resumption of the work of Nord Stream would be an important element of this.
On June 9, Russian gas supplies via Nord Stream were reduced due to planned technical work.
According to Gazprom, the supply volumes were limited due to the untimely return of equipment by Siemens after repair.
Kommersant, citing sources familiar with the situation, said that Canada on July 17 sent a Siemens turbine for Nord Stream to Germany by plane, it should arrive in Russia by July 24.
According to Reuters, Russia will resume gas supplies via Nord Stream to Europe in accordance with the service schedule - July 21.
The German gas transmission operator Gascade expects the resumption of supplies via the Nord Stream gas pipeline on July 21 by 40% of the maximum.