In the gas pipeline “Yamal – Europe” fails – RBC

The compressor station “Yamal – Europe»

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In the pipeline “Yamal – Europe” failed due to technical problems Mallnow compressor station on the border of Poland and Germany. It is reported by Interfax, citing data from gas transport operator Gascade.

According to Gascade, productivity began to fall Station at 16:00 MSK. As a result, by 19:00 MSK it fell almost to zero, but then began to recover.

According to Interfax, the failure of “Yamal – Europe” took place on the day of a scheduled stop of both thread pipeline “Nord Stream” . It was assumed that the pipe partially offset the termination of transit through the Baltic Sea.

Gascade reported problems at COP Mallnow

August 7, but they managed to solve the next day. Tuesday, August 11, the statement reiterated the crash, adding that the restrictions constitute only 5% of the power of the COP. This later Gascade indicated that the transportation of Russian gas may be limited.

The company Nord Stream, the operator “Nord Stream” annually conducts routine maintenance work on both lines highway. Gas transportation was suspended from 7 am CET, said RIA Novosti. Transit to Europe will be resumed on August 20.

A total of 2014 Russia exported to Europe about 159 billion cubic meters. Power line “Yamal – Europe” is about 30 billion cubic meters. per year.