Russian power big Gazprom mentioned Nord Stream pipeline will likely be shut for “maintenance” (File)

Moscow:

Russian fuel deliveries to Europe via the Nord Stream pipeline will stop from August 31 to September 2 for “maintenance”, Russian power big Gazprom mentioned Friday, elevating the prospect of power shortages in Europe.

“It is necessary to carry out maintenance every 1,000 hours” of operation, Gazprom mentioned in a press release.

“On August 31, 2022, the only Trent 60 gas compression unit will be stopped for three days for maintenance” involving technicians from Germany’s Siemens, Gazprom mentioned.

As a consequence, “gas transportation through the Nord Stream pipeline will be suspended for three days”.

At the top of this era, deliveries will likely be restored to a movement of 33 million cubic metres of fuel per day, Gazprom mentioned.

News of the choice dangers reviving fears of shortages in Europe, which has already accused Moscow of power blackmail.

Since Western nations imposed sanctions on Moscow after it launched its offensive in opposition to Ukraine, Moscow has repeatedly lower fuel deliveries to Europe, which is closely depending on Russian provides.

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