The cost of gas in Europe again tends to transcendental heights. For the first time since early March, futures are worth more than $2,400 per 1,000 cubic meters. m, according to the London Stock Exchange ICE.
The September futures price at the TTF hub in the Netherlands reached $2,412 per 1,000 cubic meters. m, or €228,895 per MWh. Since the beginning of the day, the rise in price amounted to more than 11.5%.
In January-July, Gazprom reduced gas exports to non-CIS countries by 34.7% to 75.3 billion cubic meters. m. Since the end of July, the Nord Stream gas pipeline has been used only at 20% of its maximum capacity. Confusion continues with one of the turbines sent to Canada for repairs, in addition, on July 25, Gazprom announced the forced shutdown of another gas turbine engine at the Portovaya compressor station. Only one turbine remains in working order.