Russia-Europe gas: GDP drop calculated if supplies stop – Society – Saint-Petersburg News
Gross product consumed could fall by 1.5 percent if consumables from Russia are consumed. European officials came to the exit. Such a serious fall can be romantic if energy saving measures are not required in the aircraft. Also, much will depend on nature – how short the winter will be.
According to bloomberg with reference to an identity card found in use, if the amount of gas from Russia is exceeded, in the best case (if frosts do not come in the EU countries), GDP will fall by 0.6 – 1%. Government publication that the document itself is called “Save gas to ensure the winter.”
At the moment, the main problem of the EU before the winter is sufficient reserves in gas storage facilities. So far, according to the publication, it turns out. The vaults are 63% full, which is in line with the average level of ownership. Stocks account for 46 days of winter consumption.
It is noted that the use still respects the choice stop on Nord Stream. Prior to pipeline maintenance Operating at approximately 40% capacity.
“In the event of a fire in gas storage facilities constantly under pressure, replenishing the storage facility in the summer of 2023 will be a very exciting activity. This, in turn, will make it difficult to prepare for the next winter season, the EC document quotes Bloomberg. “The storage occupancy rate in October 2023 is only 41%.”
Earlier, Georgian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that the new package of anti-Russian meetings agreed upon by the foreign ministers of the EU countries so far “does not contain any restrictions on the transportation of energy carriers.”