Siemens Energy should prove that the German turbine concerned said a Russian energy provider is not covered by sanctions against Moscow.
The German firm had accused Gazprom of insincerity by making up excuses not to get the crucial pipeline component.
This comes as the capacity of Nord Stream 1 is down to 20% of its natural gas capacity, with supplies dangerously low as well.
Sanctions Limit Gas Supply for the Bloc
The Kremlin called the claims of Siemens Energy alleging state-owned firm Gazprom is making up excuses to justify not getting the turbine component. Nord Stream 1 needs it to normalize gas flow, reported RT.
On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned that Gazprom is interested in getting the turbine but the status of anti-Russian sanctions is confusing. More legal documents are needed to clear up how involved these sanctions are before the part can be picked up and installed where it's needed.
Discussions about whether the turbine is not covered by sanctions are answered by Siemens which has repaired the pipeline turbine. German officials say the paperwork is okay and it is ready for pickup by Gazprom. But the Russian firm is not sure about the response of the Germans, after repeated sanctions on natural gas deliveries they are not of Berlin's ambiguity, noted CSM Times.
Russian energy provider has been called out for allegedly offering varying reasons why they are not able to pick up the turbines with Siemens Energy
On Wednesday, Gazprom placed fault in the sanctions allowed by the EU that led to Berlin's gas turbine woes. If they were not imposed more gas supplies can flow instead of 20% only.
According to the Moscow energy firm, sanctions imposed by Canada, the EU, and the United Kingdom have harmed their contracts. It has hampered the delivery of the 073 engine to the Portovaya compressor station, according to Tele Sur.
In late July, Gazprom said it got the documents for the pipeline component. However, if sanctions are imposed and delivery to Germany is deemed a breach of contract, it will be canceled, and the turbine is still in Germany too.
Moscow, Berlin Blame Game Over the Delay
On Wednesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blamed Russia for the delays in the delivery of a crucial component of pipeline equipment and the consequent reduction in gas supply. He was checking a turbine that sparked an energy impasse between Moscow and the EU.
Siemens in Canada fixed the turbine, which should have been sent to Russia. even though Western sanctions have caused the component to be left in Germany.
Scholz, on the other hand, stated the technology works and questioned Moscow why it hadn't been picked up, even though natural gas supplies were running low and risking a disaster.
Berlin suspected Moscow of deliberately delaying the turbine's return as a plot to reduce gas supplies. The Chancellor said that all the necessary clearances had been obtained to allow its return to Gazprom.
The Russian company was required to provide the necessary paperwork for the shipment to proceed. One remark is that sanctions hamper the return of the equipment.
It is on Siemens Energy to prove the German turbine is not affected by sanctions so the Russian energy provider can pick it up; as German officials seethe that it's an intentional delay.
