According to Russia today on the 27th, a leak occurred in the "Beixi No. 2" natural gas pipeline due to a sharp drop in pressure. On the same day, the same problem occurred in the two pipelines of "Beixi No. 1". This has also attracted the attention of the German side. The German side said that it is not a coincidence that the three pipelines lost pressure at the same time. also said that this is very likely to be a "targeted attack" from Ukrainian .
("North Stream Pipeline 2")
Three pipelines had problems on the same day
According to foreign media, the Danish Maritime Administration found that a natural gas leak occurred near the island of Baltic Sea . After verification, it was found that the leakage point of was "North Stream 2" pipeline . Danish said that the leakage was mainly caused by the sudden drop in the pressure of this section of the pipeline. Subsequently, Denmark immediately issued a warning that the leakage would pose a safety hazard to passing ships and that would prohibit all ships from entering within 5 nautical miles of the accident area. At the same time, The Danish government also assured the public that the incident would not threaten Denmark's energy supply.
(a ship works above the "Beixi-2" natural gas pipeline)
However, in the afternoon of the same day, the operator of the "Beixi-1" pipeline said that two pipelines in "Beixi-1" also had pressure drop problems, and the reason is still unknown. The operator said that the damage to three pipelines at the same time is unprecedented in , and cannot determine the specific time for the pipeline to resume normal operation.
In this regard, Germany, which is deeply affected by this incident, said that it is absolutely impossible for the three pipelines to lose pressure at the same time. Subsequently, all sectors of Germany also analyzed the causes of pipeline damage. said that this is likely to be an attack from Ukraine or a Russian action to increase the price of EU energy. German side also speculates that only trained personnel can do this attack, such as submarine or divers.
("Beixi No. 2" has not been enabled yet)
"Beixi No. 2" is leaked before it is used?
After the leak of the "Beixi No. 2" pipeline, some netizens couldn't help but ask, saying, "Why did this pipeline leak before it is used?" Did be traded secretly in Russia and Europe?
In response to this, the operator said that although the pipeline of has not yet been officially put into use, since the pipeline is underwater, in order to avoid damage from water pressure, some natural gas is still stored.
In late August this year, after Russia stopped supplying gas to Germany through the "North Stream 1" due to the turbine incident, Germany and European countries could only receive natural gas from Russia through the old pipelines of Polish and Ukraine. Some time ago, the Russian side also stated that it suggested that Germany enable the "North Stream 2" pipeline to alleviate its domestic energy crisis, but this suggestion was rejected by the German side.
Interestingly, before the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, US President Biden also stated that if there is a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the "North Stream 2" project will be ended. In fact, although the project is in control of Germany, its construction has always been obstructed and interfered by the United States. Germany also refused to issue a license for "North Stream 2" because it followed the United States to impose sanctions on Russia.
(German people protested in the street, calling on the government to launch the "North Stream 2" pipeline)
Berlin Temperature dropped sharply. People protested in the street
To make matters worse, Germany is currently in the rainy season, and the temperature in Berlin 3 has dropped sharply, and has dropped to about 10 degrees. , and just the day before the pipeline problems occurred, a large number of German people protested in the streets, calling on the German government to end the sanctions on Russia as soon as possible and immediately launch the "North Stream 2" pipeline. people said that the current energy prices are very unreasonable, and only by ending sanctions can this problem be truly solved.
. In the face of the appeals of its own people, the German government is currently in a difficult situation. Previously, Germany could have used "North Stream 2" as a retreat, and now, the rear path of will be completely blocked.
Regarding the incident of pipeline damage, the Russian side said that the specific cause is not clear, and also said that the occurrence of this incident will pose a threat to the energy security of the entire European continent. , and since the Russian side can directly stop "Beixi No. 1", why should we prevent gas transmission through destruction?
So, it is not unreasonable for the German side to speculate that it is Ukraine's actions. However, is there any Ukraine able to destroy the natural gas pipeline alone? It is self-evident who is the real murderer behind it.
Even so, Germany will only dare to point its finger at Ukraine. If Germany really wants to withdraw from this whirlpool, it should adhere to independent diplomacy and make correct judgments and choices based on national interests and people's needs, so that it can get rid of the predicament and win the support of the people.
(Editor: Qinyun Reviewed: Gudong)
