The ability of the Russian side to influence gas movement through the Nord Stream system is currently limited, a point emphasized by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary to the president of Russia.
He noted that there are both operational faults demanding urgent attention and external constraints stemming from sanctions and other restrictions. The Kremlin spokesperson stressed that Russia has only limited options to address these issues directly.
Bloomberg reported that Gazprom attributed subpar repair quality to turbines used in the Nord Stream line, suggesting that enhanced maintenance could enable greater gas throughput. Kremlin insiders echoed this view, while Siemens rejected Gazprom’s critique, asserting that the turbines were being maintained to standard specifications.
Vitaly Markelov, deputy chairman of Gazprom, stated that Siemens has not resolved more than a portion of the identified turbine problems. He added that Siemens’ specialists retain the capacity to perform service work. Siemens responded earlier in the week by saying it had not received Gazprom’s reports about turbine malfunctions in the Nord Stream pipeline.
Both sides describe a situation shaped by technical challenges and external pressures, with experts noting that the practical capacity to increase gas flow depends on coordinated action across engineering, regulatory, and political dimensions. Analysts in North American energy markets watch the developments closely, as any changes in turbine reliability or sanction-related restrictions could influence gas supply stability and pricing in the region. The discussion illustrates how technical maintenance, supplier accountability, and geopolitical constraints intersect in the operation of major transboundary pipelines. The outcome remains contingent on ongoing assessments, industry communications, and policy decisions among the involved parties (Bloomberg; Kremlin communications; Gazprom statements; Siemens responses).