British media: Russia notify European customers, it is possible to break the breath due to "force majeure"

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to exclusive Reuters on the 18th, while continuing to carry out special military operations on Ukraine, Russia has increased their betting with Western economy. At least 3 European customers in Russia's Natural Gas Industry Co., Ltd. (Russia) told at least three European customers on the 14th of this month that for "special" situation, Russia could not fulfill its supply obligations. The day started to take effect. This statement does not necessarily mean that Russia will stop transporting natural gas, but that if it fails to meet the contract terms, it should not be held accountable.

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Russia's largest buyer in Germany, Yinpeier, confirmed that he received the above -mentioned letters and said, "We think this is unreasonable and has officially rejected the power resistance."

The Wall Street Journal stated on the 19th that Russian Qi cited the "force majeure" clause due to failure to deliver natural gas in accordance with the contract in recent weeks. It is worried that Russia may close natural gas supply to Europe this week. Fan Krif, a high-level energy economist in the Netherlands, told Reuters: "This sounds like a hint, that is, after 10 days of maintenance, 'Beixi-1' will not recover the gas transmission ... This may mean Russia and Europe and Germany upgrade. "

According to Reuters, when the news came out, Russia's key channel "Beixi-1" that was transporting natural gas to Germany and other regions was undergoing 10 days of annual maintenance. The maintenance work is scheduled to be completed on Thursday. Russia's moves have exacerbated European concerns, that is, Moscow may not restart the pipeline at the end of the pipeline maintenance period. Energy analyst in London, Siconki, told Bloomberg News on the 19th: "This is indeed like a signal, indicating that low traffic may last longer, not just in the predetermined pipeline maintenance period."

For several months, Russia's natural gas supply to Europe has been declining through major routes. From June 14th, "Beixi-1" has decreased by 60%of the gas transmission volume, reducing 167 million cubic meters of natural gas from Europe daily to 67 million cubic meters per day.

European countries are eagerly searching for alternatives of some Russian energy sources. On the 18th, the Chairman of the European Commission Feng Delin visited Azerbaijan, and the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding, including the increase in gas transmission of the southern natural gas corridor. It is estimated that by 2027, Azerbaijan's gas transmission to the EU will increase by more than doubled. The Russian "Independence" said on the 19th that Azerbaijan could not completely replace Russia's natural gas, and EU leaders regarded the country as one of the same replacement of Russian natural gas as Algeria, Egypt and Qatar.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Germany said on the 18th that, in view of the increase in the risk of power supply in winter this year, the existing three -seater nuclear power stations that were originally retired within the year may need to be extended. According to the "oil price" website reported on the 18th, because of the lack of power and gas supply in the next few months, Germany has decided to restart 16 sealed fossil fuel factories and extend the operating license of other 11 other facilities.

UAE President Muhammad visited Paris, France from 17th to 19th. The two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement for energy cooperation to determine the United Arab Emirates and France's joint investment projects in the field of hydrogen, renewable and nuclear energy. The French government stated: "Under the current uncertain energy environment, the agreement will flatter the road for a stable long -term cooperation framework and open the road for new industrial contracts." (Ren Chong Liu Yupeng)

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