Russia restarted the "Beixi-1" natural gas pipeline, and now it has begun to restore gas supply

Jimu Journalist Li Lili Huli

According to Agence France-Presse, after routine maintenance, Russia's main pipeline Beixi-1, the main pipeline of Qi in Europe, has resumed work on the 21st local time.

According to previous news, because of preventive maintenance of natural gas pipelines, the work of testing mechanical components and automation systems, after 10 days of stopping, the Beixi-1 natural gas pipeline resumed the supply of Russian natural gas to Europe.

Beixi-1 pipeline (picture source: Associated Press)

In mid-June of this year, Russia's natural gas industry Co., Ltd. said that because Siemens did not timely deliver the gas compression unit to Russia, the gas was forced to reduce the volume of Beixi-1, only 40%of the natural gas of 40% Essence Russian Natural Gas Industry Corporation explained that the reason for this situation includes Canadian sanctions that cause the Siemens turbine to be delayed from repair.

At the request of Germany, Canada has decided to lift sanctions on Russia's equipment until the end of 2024. Russia's Natural Gas Industry Corporation stated that Siemens was waiting to confirm the possibility of returning the turbine to "Beixi". Media reports that the engine can be returned to Russia on July 24.

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