Germany believes the Nord Stream gas pipeline is deactivated forever

According to ongoing valuations, damage cannot be repaired quickly and seawater seeping into the pipes irreversible corrosion, point to that environment.

The Danish Administrator warned this Wednesday of the investigation of three leaks in the Baltic gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2. it may take a few weeks Until it’s safe to conduct an inspection of the area.

All three leaks occurred international waters: two in the Danish exclusive economic zone and one in Sweden.

As reported on Wednesday Swedish Coast Guard, Contrary to the claims of the Danish Energy General Directorate, the gas flow in the region continues as it was yesterday.

German Defense Minister, Christine Lambertdescribed leaks detected in Nord-Stream 1 and 2 today as “possible sabotage.”

Just yesterday, the German Minister of Economy and Climate Protection, Robert HabeckHe avoided speculating about the causes of these leaks, arguing that it was premature.

Later, both Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and his Swedish counterpart, Magdalena AndersonIn front of the media, he confirmed in separate statements that everything points to a “deliberate” action and possible sabotage.

The European Union (EU) also warned this Wednesday that it will, for its part, give a “strong and unified response” to any deliberate disruption to the European energy infrastructure. Three leaks were detected in the Baltic waters.

Both pipelines were out of service. Nord Stream 1, which became operational in 2011, It cut off supply weeks ago after Russia claimed there was an oil spill at the only Russian compressor station still in operation.

Nord Stream 2, whose construction began in 2011, was never put into service. Since Germany suspended the authorization process as a result of Moscow’s recognition of the self-proclaimed separatist Donbas republics.