“The energy situation is dangerous, but we have stepped up all measures to prepare for the coming winter,” French Energy Minister Agnès Pannier-Runachet said, noting that “this winter we will operate all nuclear reactors,” explaining that “the number of nuclear reactors in France 56, of which 32 were shut down due to maintenance and wear issues.

French energy company Engie reported earlier today that “Europe’s energy sector is experiencing an exceptional crisis due to a reduction in Russian imports.”

On Tuesday, Russia’s Gazprom said it had “notified the French company Export Engie of a complete suspension of gas supplies from September 1, 2022 until all funds for gas are received.” “As of the end of the working day on August 30, Gazprom Export had not received full payment for the gas supplied to the French company Engie in July under existing contracts,” the report says.