I think it is pretty clear that when NS1 maintenance ends later this month Russia will not ramp back gas deliveries to Europe - currently running around 40% of normal levels. And likely Europe will face gas shortages this winter. I think it’s clear that Russia has slowed gas deliveries already to Europe to slow pumping into storage because it is expecting a battle over gas this winter. There are few technical explanations for Russian actions - it’s pure geopolitical blackmail.
Europe - faces a gas crisis this winter
Europe - faces a gas crisis this winter
Europe - faces a gas crisis this winter
I think it is pretty clear that when NS1 maintenance ends later this month Russia will not ramp back gas deliveries to Europe - currently running around 40% of normal levels. And likely Europe will face gas shortages this winter. I think it’s clear that Russia has slowed gas deliveries already to Europe to slow pumping into storage because it is expecting a battle over gas this winter. There are few technical explanations for Russian actions - it’s pure geopolitical blackmail.