So far, the operation of the gas pipeline has been limited to about 40 percent of capacity, and deliveries are around 67 million cubic meters per day.
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Nord Stream 1 is the main route for transporting Russian gas to the European Union. Its maximum capacity is up to 167 million cubic meters per day.
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Gazprom justifies the drop in supplies due to technical difficulties related to a compressor turbine, which partner German company Siemens Energy sent to Canada for repair and had problems returning it due to sanctions. However, the turbine is on its way to Russia, now it is apparently in Germany, which is said to be ready to send it to Gazprom, it is just waiting for instructions where. Without elaborating, the Russian giant said it had received the documentation, but some issues remained.
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Cutting supplies to a fifth of capacity will leave countries connected to the pipeline unable to meet their gas storage targets ahead of winter. EU countries therefore agreed on Tuesday on the rules for limiting gas consumption for the upcoming heating season. The energy ministers approved the modified proposal of the European Commission, which provides for voluntary savings of 15 percent.
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