As the supply of natural gas from Russia to Germany has been drastically reduced and concerns about a stable supply of energy have increased in Europe, the Russian side will increase the supply on the 25th due to maintenance work on related equipment of the pipeline. Announced a reduction, which is about 80 percent less than the original supply.
The undersea pipeline "Nord Stream", which sends natural gas from Russia to Germany, completed inspection work and resumed supply on the 21st of this month, but supply has decreased by about 60 percent, and energy in Europe There is growing concern about the stable supply of gas.
Under these circumstances, Russian government-affiliated gas company Gazprom announced on the 25th that it will shut down one turbine used for gas transportation, which is a related facility of the pipeline, for maintenance work.
As a result, the supply of natural gas will be reduced by approximately 80 percent from the original supply from the 27th of this month.
The German side was wary of Russia's departure as Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that a turbine be sent for repair soon on the 20th of this month.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection, who is in charge of energy policy in Germany, said in a statement on the 25th that "this reduction is not due to technical reasons" and the Russian side is trying to reduce the supply based on political intentions. I am repulsing when I am.
The German government is asking the public and businesses to help save money, with a view to prolonging the volatile supply of natural gas from Russia.
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