Russian energy firm Gazprom said it will have to further reduce gas flow through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline this week due to repairs, coming as European Union officials called on member states to curb gas usage by next year.
Gazprom, a state-run entity, resumed gas shipments via Nord Stream 1 on July 21 after it was closed down for 10 days. The line links Russian natural gas to Europe through Germany.
“Due to the expiration of prescribed time before overhaul (in line with the Rostekhnadzor notification and taking into account the technical condition of the relevant machine), Gazprom is shutting down one more gas turbine produced by Siemens at the Portovaya [compressor station],” the Russian company said Monday….