RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA "Russian gas needs Europe": EU companies criticize new US sanctions

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"European companies, without much enthusiasm, refer to the possible imposition by Washington of new anti-Russian sanctions The restrictions will affect Russian energy projects, including those in Europe According to European businessmen, sanctions against Russia should not be used by Washington to promote their own economic The threat to European energy security Anti-Russian sanctions should not be used to promote the sale of US liquefied gas, the chairman of the "It seems that geo-economics sets the rules of the game, and we, the companies whose interests and projects it affects, serve only a ping-pong ball in it," he noted. Germany and the EC will unanimously oppose US extraterritorial sanctions and the company will "fully join in their objections." In Merren's words, the parameters of Europe-Russia energy supply cooperation should be determined by them and countries and not be subject to political decisions to third parties. "Russia's energy supplies are an integral part of European energy architecture, so any attempt to hinder supply appears to be a threat to energy security for the entire continent," he concluded. Sanctions not justified The OMV largest oil company in Central Europe said they would comply with the new restrictions, acting in accordance with contractual obligations under Nord Stream 2. The representative of the Austrian company noted that the experience of recent years shows the lack of effect of sanctions as a tool for achieving the set goals. "It is in the interest of Europe to ensure the security of gas supplies independently. From a European position, additional gas supplies from Russia are needed because mining capacities are significantly reduced, "he added. The OMV representative stressed that the Nord Stream 2 project will ensure additional security of gas supply and at the same time guarantee attractive conditions for European consumers.

According to him, the company will closely monitor the US sanctions situation and make a statement when there is a final decision. Shell will comply with the contract The Royal Dutch Shell, the English-Dutch wind turbine, for the time being, does not make any assumptions about the possible consequences of the new sanctions for Nord Stream 2, the company's press service said. "Shell intends to act in accordance with its agreed commitments, respecting the applicable sanctions and requirements of trade regulation," the representative replied to the question of the possible implications of US constraints on the pipeline construction project. Shell together with OMV, Engie, Uniper and Wintershall are part of Gazprom's partners in the Nord Stream 2 project. Earlier, Nord Stream AG CEO Matthias Varning said the new sanctions "will have a striking effect on the supply of oil and gas as a whole." He noted that all pipelines used to export oil and gas from Russia were involved. "The consequences will affect everyone - from China to Western Europe." New sanctions Earlier, the House of Representatives of the US Congress adopted a law on the severity of sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. The document is due to be considered in the Senate and signed by the President. The bill provides for the US president to be able to impose sanctions on persons intending to put in Russia's export pipelines more than five million dollars a year or a million dollars once or to provide services to the projects in question."