Nord Stream’s European Partners Quiet On Pipeline Damage

Nord Stream’s European Partners Quiet On Pipeline Damage

Share to Linkedin The Russia to Germany pipeline is probably irreparable. If not, it is unlikely Gazprom will trust ... [+] its European investment partners to move forward as the new Cold War gets hotter. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) Mystery gas leaks detected on Tuesday at the undersea Nord Stream pipelines from Russia to Germany has led to lots of speculation. Only Russia has come out to discuss the damage, and their partners — Germany's Wintershall and France's Engie— have yet to speak on the subject. Wintershall's last press release is dated September 8. They were partners in both Nord Stream I and Nord Stream II. Engie's last press release is dated September 21, only it is on Europe's favorite topic when it comes to energy: decarbonization. E. On from the U. K., another Nord Stream owner, is also quiet so far. Nothing has been updated on their corporate website as of Wednesday. Mostly all of the big European energy companies are moving ahead with Brussels' plan to build a post-fossil fuels Europe. Nord Stream II's website was taken down, allegedly due to hacks. The company, which was roughly 53% owned by Gazprom at the time of its creation,