CNBC: Russia halts gas flows to Europe via Nord Stream 1 for maintenance works
* It is expected that gas flows via Nord Stream 1, which runs from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, will be suspended from Aug. 31 through to Sept. 3.
* The temporary halt to supplies reflects a deepening gas dispute between Russia and the European Union and underscores both the risk of a recession and a winter shortage.
* “Europe is in full bunkering mode and taking no chances with Russian supplies heading into the winter,” said Wei Xiong, senior analyst at energy consultancy Rystad Energy.
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom on Wednesday halted gas flows to Europe via a major pipeline, citing maintenance works on its only remaining compressor.
It is expected that gas flows via Nord Stream 1, which runs from Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, will be suspended from Aug. 31 through to Sept. 3.
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Nord Stream 1: Russia shuts major gas pipeline to Europe -- BBC
Russia deepens Europe's energy squeeze with new gas halt -- Reuters
Energy crisis: Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas flows to Germany -- Euronews/AP
Nord Stream 1: Russia switches off gas pipeline citing maintenance -- The Guardian
Russia halts natural gas flows via Nord Stream 1 pipeline, intensifying the pressure on Europe in its energy crisis -- Business Insider
Russia halts gas supplies to Germany as France warns of winter rationing and power cuts -- The Independent
Russian gas deliveries to Europe halted for three days -- RTE
Russia halts Nord Stream 1 gas flow to Europe again -- Al Jazeera
