Russia: Stopping pumping of gas to Europe via Nord Stream for maintenance

Al Anbat – Rahaf Qawasmi

   On Tuesday, the Russian government authorities announced the suspension of pumping Russian natural gas to Europe through the Nord Stream pipeline until the third of next September for maintenance work.

   According to the European Union's regulations on the integrity and transparency of the wholesale energy market, the cessation of supply through the main line is linked to repair work at the pumping station," the Russian state company, "Gazprom", said in a press statement.

   "At the same time, a set of routine maintenance will be carried out in accordance with the existing maintenance contract jointly with Siemens specialists," the company added in the statement.