Nord Stream gas pipeline in Lubmin, Germany. File photoBERLIN, June 15 The German Ministry of Economy confirmed that they are negotiating with Canada on the supply of turbines for the Nord Stream. «We continue to study the state of affairs, primarily the federal network agency is negotiating. We see that today the market has the first reductions in supply that enterprises can compensate for in the market, so the supply is still guaranteed. <…> Discussions are already underway with Canada to clarify the issues that have arisen,» the representative said at a briefing. Ministry of Economy Beate Baron. Vice-Chancellor, German Economy Minister Robert Habek said earlier that he considers Russia's decision to reduce gas pumping through Nord Stream 1 to be political. On Tuesday, Gazprom announced that due to restrictions at the Portovaya compressor station, it will be able to supply gas to Nord Stream in the amount of up to 100 million cubic meters per day, against the planned 167 million, since only three gas compressors can be used on it now unit (GPA), in particular due to delays in the work of the German Siemens. Bloomberg, citing sources, reported that the key equipment for the operation of the Nord Stream gas pipeline could not return after maintenance from Canada due to anti-Russian sanctions, supplies to Germany may be restricted for a while. According to the source, the second turbine, which also needs to undergo maintenance, cannot be sent abroad. The German concern Siemens has confirmed that it cannot deliver a gas turbine for the Nord Stream gas pipeline after repairs in Canada due to anti-Russian sanctions of this country, the company is looking for a solution to the problem.
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