The reasons for the pressure drop in Nord Stream 2 are still unclear, Germany said

MOSCOW, 26 Sep — PRIME. The reasons for the sharp drop in pressure in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline are still unclear, a representative of the German Ministry of Economy said.

Earlier on Monday, the Danish Maritime Authority issued a message about a gas leak near the island of Bornholm, which “may be dangerous for navigation.” Nord Stream 2 runs southeast of the island.

“Today, the network operator Gascade informed us of a sharp drop in pressure in the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. We are currently in contact with the relevant authorities to clarify the situation. We are not yet clear on the reasons and exact circumstances,” the statement said. in the press service of the German department.

It is being clarified whether the incident occurred in German territorial waters, they added.

The Ministry noted that at the moment the German Ministry of Economy, the grid company, the German Federal Grid Agency, the Federal Police and the authorities of Stralsund, as well as the competent ministries of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are exchanging information. In addition, the Danish authorities were informed as a precautionary measure.