French authorities this Thursday It will supply natural gas directly to Germany after making a series of technical adjustments to the gas pipeline connecting the two countries.
French gas network operator GRTGaz confirms most gas already flowing through the gas pipeline, It is the only gas connection point between the two countries, located in the city of Niedergailbach in southern Germany.
“In an unprecedented energy situation connected with the war in Ukraine, France shows solidarity by supplying gas directly to its German neighbor“, in a statement from the company. According to GRTGaz, it will initially cross the limit of 31 gigawatt hours per day. The maximum capacity is 100 gigawatt hours per day.
Initially, the only natural gas pipeline between the two countries Gas supply from Germany France and not inverted, For this reason, a number of reforms were carried out.
Measures were taken in the face of the sharp decline in supply. russian gas parts In the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe led the international community to impose sanctions against Moscow.
As part of the agreement, In return, France will receive electricity from Germany to survive the critical winter months.
Due to French President Emmanuel Macron maintenance work, Currently, only 30 of the 56 nuclear plants are operating, but 40 plants are expected to be operational in the coming weeks. By January, that number will rise to 46.