CNBC: Russia resumes gas flows to Europe after fears of a total shutdown
* There had been concerns across the region that there could be a complete shutdown of gas supplies via the pipeline after it was closed earlier this month for maintenance.
* Data on operator Nord Stream’s website showed that flows increased from zero to 29,284,591 kWh/h for 0600-0700 Central European Time Thursday.
* On July 10, the last day of operations before the maintenance work began, flows were at roughly the same level, just above the 29,000,000 kWh/h.
The operator of Nord Stream 1, a key gas pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany, said Thursday it was in the process of resuming flows to Europe.
There had been concerns across the region that there could be a complete shutdown of gas supplies via the pipeline after it was closed earlier this month for maintenance. Flows had been due to be restart Thursday after the completion of the works.
A spokesperson for Nord Stream confirmed to CNBC via email that the company is “in process of resuming gas transportation.” “It can take some hours to reach the nominated transport volumes,” they added.
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WNU Editor: The pipeline is flowing at 30% capacity. Expected to reach 40% by the end of the day.
One more note. Another Russian gas pipeline turbine will need to be replaced. There may be another shutdown due to maintenance.
Update: Germany is saying that this restoration is not enough .... Germany tables new crisis measures after Russian gas supply only partly restored (The Guardian).
Russian Gas Deliveries Resume To Europe Via Nord Stream One Albeit At 40% Capacity
Key Russia-Europe gas pipeline reopens but outlook unclear -- AP
Russian gas again flowing into Europe via Nord Stream 1 pipeline -- DW
Germany tables new crisis measures after Russian gas supply only partly restored -- The Guardian
Nord Stream: Key Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe -- BBC
Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Europe begins flowing again after being closed for maintenance -- FOX News
Key Russian gas pipeline resumes supply to Europe -- Axios
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