Russia cuts gas to Europe

Skybird · 01-06-09, 09:03 PM

Germany is reached from Russia via two pipeline systems: the network of pipelines passing through the Ukraine and the Czech Republic and ending in Bavaria, and another, smaller pipeline in the north, leading through Belarus and Poland, bypassing the Ukraine completely. however, the latter has not the potential to transport as much gas as the southern pipelines do. the southern networks transports around 4 or 5 times as much gas as does the northern pipeline.

Germany is not at risk currently, we have enough gas reserves for 90 days, which could bring us through all winter even if ALL gas imports would be disrupted, from our western neighbours as well. But many other nations in europe, especially in the south, are not as safe because they had not invested in saving reserves like Germany did. they immediately consume what they get delivered, and save no reserves. These nations now are in a bad position. I heared that several cities are without heating - nice. Due to an Arctic front, we had temperatures of -26°C last night in Eastern Germany.

01-06-09, 09:03 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,666 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Germany is reached from Russia via two pipeline systems: the network of pipelines passing through the Ukraine and the Czech Republic and ending in Bavaria, and another, smaller pipeline in the north, leading through Belarus and Poland, bypassing the Ukraine completely. however, the latter has not the potential to transport as much gas as the southern pipelines do. the southern networks transports around 4 or 5 times as much gas as does the northern pipeline. Germany is not at risk currently, we have enough gas reserves for 90 days, which could bring us through all winter even if ALL gas imports would be disrupted, from our western neighbours as well. But many other nations in europe, especially in the south, are not as safe because they had not invested in saving reserves like Germany did. they immediately consume what they get delivered, and save no reserves. These nations now are in a bad position. I heared that several cities are without heating - nice. Due to an Arctic front, we had temperatures of -26°C last night in Eastern Germany. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.