Since the implementation of the "Beixi-2" project, there have been twists and turns in the international environmental impact. Previously, although the North Stream No. 1 Russian gas pipeline has returned to normal, Russia has reduced the supply of the pipeline to 20% on the grounds that there is a turbine in need of maintenance, leading to the problem of gas shortage in Germany. Recently, seven cities in Germany Chang United voiced, hoping to start Beixi No. 2 as soon as possible. Subsequently, the Russian side also responded!

The seven mayors of the German island of Rügen jointly spoke out and suggested to the federal government and the regional government that the Nord Stream 2 project should be put on the agenda as soon as possible to ensure that Germany has enough energy.

The seven mayors of Germany wrote a letter to German Federal Minister of Economics Habeck, in which they condemned Germany's support for Ukraine in the Russian-Ukrainian war, and asked the government to listen to their opinions and not make any actions that would harm Germany. the economy and the behavior of the people. From the joint voice of the seven German mayors this time, it is not difficult to see that Germany is now suffering from a gas shortage and is extremely short of natural gas.

Germany should start Nord Stream 2 as soon as possible

It is understood that in order to alleviate the problem, the German government even called on Germans to reduce energy use, such as not heating hot water and reducing the number of baths. It can be seen that the gas shortage problem has seriously affected the lives of the German people.

In fact, in addition to Germany, many member states of the European Union are also facing the problem of gas shortage, but in the final analysis, it is their own fault. Following the footsteps of the United States, the EU has continued to suppress Russia, and now it has even issued the sixth round of sanctions against Russia. In order to retaliate, all countermeasures taken by Russia are also justifiable.

Earlier, Gazprom announced that Beixi No. 1 would be closed for ten days of maintenance work, which made European countries very nervous, fearing that Russia would not restore the normal operation of the pipeline. After all, most European countries have encouraged the United States. Provide help below.

After the maintenance work, although the pipeline did not stop supplying gas, Russia reduced the supply to 40%, and then set the supply to 20%. Russia's move is undoubtedly a heavy blow to most European countries, including Germany, of course.

Because Russia has reduced the supply of natural gas to the pipeline, there is a shortage of natural gas in Germany. The living cost of the people has increased a lot, and the living burden is heavier than before. At the same time, Germany's economic development has also been restricted. In order to solve this problem, seven mayors in Germany asked the government to start the Nord Stream 2 as soon as possible. It is understood that if both Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 are in operation, then 20% of the natural gas demand in Europe can be met. In fact, the pipeline has been completed as early as the end of 2021, but the project has been shelved because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

It is not known whether the pipeline will finally be launched with the efforts of seven mayors in Germany, but Russia is very active in this matter. Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during his visit to Uganda that Nord Stream 2 is ready to deliver natural gas to European countries and is just waiting to be activated. It can be seen that the Russian side also wants to start the pipeline. Now, it depends entirely on the attitude and actions of the German side. Editor / Xu Shengpeng