Energy crisis – Giannis Oikonomou: We will take measures if Russia cuts off natural gas in Greece as well
“We are coordinated with our partners”
As he stressed, the government has been processed in the previous period of alternatives, which have to do with different power sources. «First of all“, He stated,”maximizing the utilization of facilities in Revythousa. The Prime Minister went there recently and was informed about the possibilities that exist. Second, increase LNG supply. Already the providers, the largest, DEPA, but also the other providers, as the chances of having problems increase, are exploring every possibility.».
Mr. Economou noted that “We are fully coordinated with our partners in this blackmail, in this pressure exerted by the Russian side».
And he explained that “when it first formulated President Putin’s threat, the Department of Energy, DEPA, has worked out all the alternative scenarios for supply chain security. It includes the full utilization and activation of Revythousa, LNG loads, the production of electricity from units that have the ability to run on diesel, the increase of lignite reserves.».
“We will compensate for the loss we will have from other alternative sources”
At this stage, the government spokesman said, “there is no reason to worry and nothing is visible that will lead us to shortages in the market. We take action, no matter how things turn out. We will compensate for the loss we will have from other alternative sources both with LNG and with the possibility of energy storage».
At the same time, he noted that “there is no doubt that the agreement in the supply chain, which also has economic consequences. That is why we take our measures in a timely and fast manner, so that we have the best possible preparation. Beyond that, however, always keep in mind that these phenomena are unprecedented».
He also stressed that “we will do everything possible not to get to the point of limiting the supply of electricity, which is absolutely necessary for the operation of both households and products.».
Then, in fact, Mr. Economou stated characteristically: “What is clear is that if Russia cuts off our gas, as we say on 20 – 21/5, the country has taken measures so that we do not lower the switch. There is no way to lower the switch. There is no way we can feel in that direction».
As he said, the goal of the government is not to disturb the supply “pperpetual – not just for a month or two. We try to have alternative sources, so that the supply chain continues to operate normally, especially in the summer months for the tourist season, not to have interruptions and not to have problems in our operation. This is the work we do».
Finally, Russian gas from today in Poland and Bulgaria
Russian energy giant Gazprom is suspending gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland from Wednesday, the two countries’ ministries announced on Tuesday night, stressing that they have prepared for it.
“On April 26, 2022, Gazprom informed PGNiG of its intention to completely suspend deliveries under the Yamal pipeline contract (…) on April 27,” the Polish state-owned company said in a press release. Poland’s energy supply is secure, Climate and Environment Minister Anna Moskva assured, stressing that “there will be no shortage of gas in Polish homes.” “Since the first day of the war, we have stated that we are ready for full independence from Russian raw materials,” he added.
Flows from other sources will replace Gazprom’s supplies, said Poland’s Energy Security Minister Piotr Naimsky, adding that the contract for the Yamal pipeline was due to expire in December anyway.
A few hours later, the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy announced that Gazprom had informed the Bulgarian state-owned gas distribution company Bulgargaz about the suspension of gas deliveries from today, Wednesday.
The Bulgarian ministry says it has taken steps to find alternatives to gas supplies and managing the situation. It emphasizes that at this stage there are no restrictions on gas consumption in Bulgaria, which covers more than 90% of its needs with imports from Gazprom.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged countries he calls “unfriendly” to agree to a plan to open Gazprombank accounts for Russian gas payments, with the latter undertaking a currency conversion. in rubles.
The strongman of the Kremlin had threatened to close the “cannula” of gas in case his demands were not fully met.
“The new two-stage payment process proposed by Russia is not in line with the existing agreement by the end of this year and carries significant risks for Bulgaria, including making payments without receiving any gas supply from the Russian side. . “, Said the Bulgarian Ministry of Energy.
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