Siemens does not see a connection between turbine maintenance and gas supplies.
Gazprom Holding has announced that it is forced to suspend the operation of one of its turbines, namely the Siemens engine at the Portovaya station. In this regard, the pumping of fuel through the Nord Stream gas pipeline will be reduced to 33 million cubic meters. m per day (20%) already on July 27.
The current volume of deliveries is 67 million cubic meters, and the reason for its decline, as reported by TASS with reference to the statement of Gazprom, was the end of the period of inter-repair work before the overhaul.
As a result, the company’s statement led to a 4.2% increase in fuel prices in Europe – such data were provided by the London ICE exchange.
A month ago, the Russian supplier announced a 40% stoppage of supplies via Nord Stream, explaining that the Canadian division of German Siemens, which repaired its units, did not return them to Gazprom, citing anti-Russian sanctions.
Later, the decision was changed and the delivery of the engine to Germany was announced. The media reported that in Europe they are afraid of the termination of fuel supplies for the joint venture when the repair is completed.
Siemens itself explained that they are ready to extend maintenance and increase its volume if a request is submitted to the company.
At the moment, according to the British Express, Europe has panicked after learning about the halving of the flow. Thus, gas quotes rose, reaching $ 1,880.
According to columnist Jacob Paul, what is happening with supplies led to an emergency meeting in Brussels of the heads of energy ministries. The meeting will discuss the EU’s plan to save gas, which was previously feared by the European Commission.
Siemens said that they do not see a relationship between the reduction of supplies and repairs.
In an interview with RIA Novosti, a representative of the company said that the turbine, whose repair in Canada has already been completed, can be delivered to Russia immediately. For this “Gazprom” must submit customs import documents for it. Canada also announced its readiness to withdraw engines serviced by Siemens Energy in Montreal from the sanctions restriction.
The company explained that the maintenance of turbines is a routine procedure and any future maintenance work can be provided, and the government of the country has allowed their export from Siemens Energy to Germany.
As for “turbine block”, then Germany for the past week delivered all documents for export to Russia.
The representative of the company stated that the Russian company is aware of this, and only Gazprom can prepare customs documents as a customer and continue the process of importing the engine to Russia.
Earlier, Topnews wrote that Gazprom’s shares fell by a quarter after the announcement of the refusal to pay dividends.
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