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Gazprom Say Using the Nord Stream Turbine Creates a Fire Risk

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Gazprom said in a statement late yesterday that using the only functional gas turbine at the Portovaya compressor station creates a risk of fire.

  • According to the statement, use of the defective compressor unit contradicts mandatory safety requirements under Russian law.
  • "Further operation of this gas pumping unit without removal of the identified defects creates a risk of fire or explosion, that is, it affects the industrial safety of the entire station."
  • Siemens Energy stated that such leaks usually do not affect the operation of the turbine and cannot be a reason to stop its operation.

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