State Department spokesman Ned Price indicated that the United States hopes for the resumption of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline and considers it an important factor in Europe’s energy security. In the short term, he noted, “the resumption of gas supplies will allow Germany and other countries of the continent to replenish their reserves and steadily improve energy security.”

In mid-June, the Russian company Gazprom announced that it had the ability to deliver 67 million cubic meters of gas per day to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, against the originally planned volume of 167 million cubic meters. explaining that the decrease is due to the repair of gas compressor units, as well as delays on the part of the German company Siemens, which is responsible for the maintenance of pumps (turbines).

Earlier, the European Commission launched an initiative to phase out Russian energy sources and increase the use of renewable energy sources; Also looking for other suppliers.

According to the International Energy Agency, in 2021 the EU imported 155 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas; This represents 45 percent of the union’s total imports.