Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, announced another reduction in gas deliveries via the Nord Stream pipeline. The daily supply was cut to 33 million cubic meters as of July 27, attributed to the need to halt one turbine because of its technical condition. This follows a series of maintenance steps and reflects ongoing operational constraints affecting the Baltic gas corridor.
According to Gazprom, the Portovaya pumping station is delivering 33 million cubic meters per day at 07:00 Moscow time (04:00 GMT). The company noted this figure on its Telegram channel, underscoring that the latest decrease is contingent on the turbine’s technical status and the schedule for capital repairs mandated by relevant standards.
At present, Russia is supplying only about 40% of typical gas volumes while awaiting the return of one Siemens-built turbine. The turbine has been held up by sanctions-related complications tied to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and is reportedly en route back after being blocked in Canada. The situation illustrates how sanction regimes and cross-border regulatory approvals can influence energy infrastructure and supply chains.
Gazprom indicated that the documentation from Canada and Germany does not eliminate risks linked to sanctions and raises questions about the future repair and readiness of other turbines in the system. The company pointed to ongoing uncertainties that may affect further operational decisions and the ability to restore normal throughput.
Earlier in June, Gazprom reduced gas supply capacity to about one third of normal levels, down to roughly 33 percent, citing the need to shut down a turbine for repairs and to conduct planned maintenance in July. This pattern of temporary reductions has coincided with periodic maintenance windows and the broader challenge of keeping critical turbine units operational under the current geopolitical and regulatory environment.
After a ten-day pause, the Nord Stream project resumed at 40 percent capacity, with a plan to reassess and determine whether further adjustments would be necessary in the coming days. The ongoing balance between maintenance requirements, sanctions-related constraints, and the strategic goals of natural gas exports continues to shape flows through the Nord Stream corridor, prompting attention from European energy markets, policymakers, and industry observers alike.
Longer-term considerations in this context include the resilience of gas supply routes, the role of turbine technology supplied by international manufacturers, and the implications for energy security across Europe. Analysts note that periods of reduced throughput can influence regional gas prices, storage strategies, and the timing of alternative supply arrangements. Stakeholders monitor the situation closely as the technical health of turbines, regulatory clearance, and sanctions policy intersect with the operational realities of one of the largest gas transit projects in the world.