Russia’s Gazprom Announces Reduction of Gas Through Nord Stream 1

Pipe systems and shut-off devices at the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 1 Baltic Sea pipeline and the transfer station of the OPAL long-distance gas pipeline in Lubmin, Germany, on June 21, 2022. AP/Stefan Sauer

Russian energy firm Gazprom stated that it will have to further reduce gas flow through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline this week because of repairs, coming as European Union officials called on member states to curb gas usage by next year.

Gazprom, a state-run entity, resumed gas shipments via Nord Stream 1 on July 21 after it was closed down for 10 days. The line links Russian natural gas to Europe through Germany.